By Heherson P. Valdez
PHILIPPiNEXT: The 1st International Conference and Exposition on Innovations (ICE on I) Official Cover Page (Photo reference from this website: tapi.dost.gov.ph/philippinext)
Manila, Philippines – The Philippines is set to take center stage in the global innovation ecosystem as it hosts the 1st International Conference and Exposition on Innovations (ICE on I), under the campaign banner “PHILIPPiNEXT” that stands for “Philippines’ International Exposition of Technologies”.
Organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Technology Application and Promotion Institute (DOST-TAPI) in collaboration with the Asian and Pacific Centre for Transfer of Technology (APCTT), this event will be held from July 14 to 17, 2025, at the Okada Manila in Parañaque City, Philippines.
Approved by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines with funding coming from the International Commitment Fund (ICF) of the Office of the President, the event aims to bring together key stakeholders and experts from government, industry, academe, and the global innovation community to identify best practices and strategies for commercializing intellectual property (IP) assets.
The sub-theme “International Conference on the Commercialization of Intellectual Property Assets,” will also serve as a multi-sectoral platform to strengthen regional innovation systems and catalyze cross-border partnerships, investments, and policy alignments across the Asia-Pacific region.
Bridging Innovation and Commercialization on a Global Scale
Photo courtesy of DOST-TAPI and APCTT during the Workshop on Strategic Approaches to Assessing Market Potential for Technology Innovation held last September 5, 2024, at the Hilton Hotel, Pasay, Manila.
DOST-TAPI is widely recognized as the DOST Philippines’ lead agency for promoting and commercializing locally-made technologies in the country. The Institute continuously assists and supports Filipino innovators throughout their journey, from ideation to commercialization.
As the national focal point for APCTT since the 1990s, DOST-TAPI has actively collaborated on various capacity-building initiatives. “This event is a call to action for the region to harness its intellectual property potential as a driver of inclusive and sustainable growth,” said Atty. Marion Ivy D. Decena, Director of DOST-TAPI and Vice Chair of APCTT. “We are honored to work with APCTT to bring this vision to life in the Philippines,” she added. ICE on I aims to convene not only APCTT member states but also international experts and leaders from other countries to share best practices on IP exploitation, policy innovation, and investment readiness.
A Global Opportunity for Innovation and Impact
Some of the featured Philippine technologies. The official list, including international exhibitors, will be announced at tapi.dost.gov.ph/philippinext
ICE on I will feature conference sessions and panel discussions on IP and climate solutions, technology pitching, networking, and the International Innovation Expo. Participants will discover breakthrough technologies across sectors such as energy, environment, climate change and disaster risk resilience, digital, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR); gain strategic insights from global innovation leaders; and forge cross-border partnerships that accelerate the commercialization of intellectual property.
PHILIPPiNEXT invites all international innovators, policymakers, researchers, startups, investors, and media partners to be part of the country’s first-ever international conference and exposition of technologies.
As the global economy increasingly values intellectual capital, the Philippines stands ready to lead regional conversations on how IP assets can drive both economic and social impact.
To learn more and to register, please visit PHILIPPiNEXT Website at tapi.dost.gov.ph/philippinext
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**For more information and event updates, please visit the DOST-TAPI website at www.tapi.dost.gov.ph. For media inquiries, please get in touch with Ms. Mirielle Vacal at +639567113145 or Mr. Heherson Valdez at +639064477735, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.**
