ASIA SME SUMMIT 2016
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Join **Asia SME Summit 2016** to learn from and be inspired by the success of some of the most successful entrepreneurs in the country. They started businesses from scratch and are transforming the nation from one dependent on a few dozen large enterprises for growth to one propelled by thousands.
Speakers for **Asia SME Summit** - Build Better Businesses. Build Better Nations - include many of the most successful business leaders and entrepreneurs the nation created over the past decade:
**Beth Lee** (CEO, E-Motors) is one of the country's most respected automobile industry leaders who also built the country's largest electric vehicle manufacturer.
**Ted Ferrer** (President, Generika) built from scratch one of the country's largest drugstore chains and accepted a huge investment from Ayala without getting swallowed up.
**Mario Berta** (CEO, Flyspaces.com) probably holds the record for the most number of internet companies founded in Philippines and the region.
**Bansan Choa** (Chairman and CEO, I-Remit) built the country's largest non-bank remittance company and one of the largest in the world.
**Jim Donovan** (CEO, ADEC Innovations) built from scratch the country's largest homegrown IT-BPO company with offices on most continents.
**Philips Yu** (President, LBC X) is revolutionizing ecommerce and delivery for Filipino innovators
**Paul Rivera** (CEO, Kalibrr) raised the largest financing in Philippine tech start-up history.
**Asia SME Summit 2016** - Build Better Businesses. Build Better Nations - is presented by **PLDT Smart SME Nation**, with Elite Sponsorship by **JLL** and **Trends and Concepts**.

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Presented by Robinsons Land, The Asia CEO Awards is the Philippines' largest business awards event and Southeast Asia's biggest of its kind. It promotes the country as a top global business hub and is a must-attend for regional leaders.
Sponsors & Partners:
- Award Sponsors: Airspeed, Figari, IBPAP, iCXeed, KMC Solutions, KonsultaMD, Maybank, Microsourcing, Sante International, Sprout Solutions, White & Case.
- Official Partners: PwC (Knowledge), Marriott Manila (Venue), PSG Global Solutions (Cocktail).
- Technology & Media Partners: DOOH, Globaltronics, BusinessMirror, BusinessWorld, Manila Bulletin, Manila Standard, Philippine Daily Inquirer, THEPHILBIZNEWS.
Recognizing outstanding leaders and teams, the prestigious awards are judged by top executives. Winners are chosen on merit, not fees—a true mark of excellence. Set for October 14, 2025, at 6:00 PM, this premier gala, organized by Asia CEO Events, showcases the Philippines' rise as a global business powerhouse.