Annual Strategic Innitiative

Realize value from cloud, data center, and edge modernization.

A four-day enterprise summit focused on strategic planning, network-as-a-service, private cloud, AI platform enablement, and hyperconverged infrastructure for cloud and edge computing.

Conference Dates July 21-24, 2026

Venue Address Rancho Estate, Marikina City

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Countdown to July 21, 2026

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Value Realization

with Hybrid Cloud & Hyperconverged Infrastructure

IT Summit 2026 • July 21-24

Host & Organizer

PHINMA Education Holdings Inc. Philippines

Summit Foundations

Core structural focus areas

Explore the critical IT disciplines designed to establish a highly secure, scalable, and responsive ecosystem across PHINMA Education's central and provincial campus networks.

STRATEGIC FOCUS

Hybrid Cloud Architecture

Align enterprise workloads with flexible public cloud and private on-premise hyperconverged infrastructure models for optimal performance, cost control, and security compliance.

EXPECTED GAIN:

40% Cost Efficiency

STRATEGIC FOCUS

AI & Platform Enablement

Build robust private cloud foundations and dedicated data center hosting environments optimized to power secure, low-latency enterprise AI applications and large language models.

EXPECTED GAIN:

Sub-10ms Latency

STRATEGIC FOCUS

Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)

Streamline and scale connectivity while minimizing capital expenditure through vendor-led enterprise network architectures, powered by HPE Aruba and Converge ICT.

EXPECTED GAIN:

99.99% Guaranteed SLA

STRATEGIC FOCUS

Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)

Simplify operations, unify compute, storage, and networking into single-pane control nodes, and establish dependable platforms for both central cloud and remote edge computing.

EXPECTED GAIN:

2.5x Operational Speed

Featured Experts

Speakers & technology leaders

Meet the enterprise leaders directing modern infrastructure solutions, private cloud enablement, zero-trust campus networking, and risk-optimized cybersecurity strategies during the IT Summit.

✨ Campus & Branch Networking • SASE & Security • Data Center Networking • HPE Networking Presales • Network Solution Design • HPE Aruba Networking

HPE / Converge

Harvey Ysip

System Engineer

Harvey Ysip is a System Engineer at HPE Networking in Philippines. Harvey's role as a Pre Sales contributes design and solutioning through different products and technology in Campus & Branch, SASE & Security, Data Center and Networking across different verticals. Prior to joining HPE, he was a Senior Solution Engineer at VST-ECS Philippines Inc. dedicated in handling HPE Aruba Networking. He has been in the IT channel industry for more than 10 years and holds a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology at AMA University.

Track: Network

✨ Digital Transformation • Network Modernization • Telecommunications • Banking IT • Government IT • Enterprise Technology Leadership

Converge ICT Solutions Inc.

Paulo Martin Santos

Chief Technology Officer

Paulo Martin G. Santos is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Converge ICT Solutions Inc. With leadership experience across the telecommunications, banking, and government sectors, he has driven major digital transformation and network modernization initiatives in Converge. Prior to joining Converge, he held key roles at UnionBank, Globe Telecom, Smart Communications, PLDT, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). He is a graduate of the University of the Philippines Diliman with a degree in Materials Engineering.

Track: Network

✨ Private Cloud • Data Center Hosting • Software Architecture • SaaS • SDN • IaaS • Cloud Hosting • AI Infrastructure • Network Security • Automation

RackCorp / TIM

Stephen Dendtler

Chief Technology Officer – RackCorp

Stephen Dendtler is the Chief Technology Officer of RackCorp, where he designs and manages the company's global sovereign infrastructure and keeps its services secure, reliable and efficient. Beyond running the platform, he sets the company's technology direction and leads new development across the stack, across Software Architecture, SaaS, SDN, IaaS, Cloud Hosting Services, AI, Massive Scalability, High-Volume Hosting Services, and Network Security that support RackCorp's scale. His current focus is software-defined infrastructure and automation strategies that keep operations efficient as demand grows. Stephen graduated from Western Sydney University.

Track: AI

✨ Governance • Enterprise Risk Management • Information Security • Cybersecurity • Compliance • Digital Infrastructure Protection

TIM Corp

Kristian Rey Trinidad

Chief Risk Officer and Deputy CISO

Kris Trinidad specialize in governance, risk management, and information security, currently serving as the Chief Risk and Information Security Officer (CRO|CISO) at Total Information Management Corporation. His mission is to align enterprise risk management and cybersecurity strategies with business objectives, ensuring organizational resilience and compliance with industry standards. He brings a collaborative approach to fostering innovation, protecting digital infrastructure, and safeguarding intellectual property while addressing regulatory requirements to create sustainable business growth.

Track: AI

✨ HPE Server & Storage • Cloud Infrastructure • Hardware & Software Solutions • Technical Solution Design

HPE

Lem Carreon

Data Solutions Technical Specialist

Lem is responsible for providing deep technical expertise for hardware, software, or services in the creation and delivery of proposals designed to meet customers’ business needs. He holds an HPE Certification for Server & Storage.

Track: Cloud

✨ HPE Storage Solutions • Cloud • Disaster Recovery • Security • Outsourcing • Managed Services • Infrastructure Solutions • Presales Consulting

HPE

Christopher A. Santos

Data Solutions Specialist

Chris is a Data Solutions Specialist for HPE, supporting commercial and SMB customers to map out their business requirements to HPE Storage Solutions. Chris has been in the IT industry for more than 25 years working as either a specialist, presales consultant or a project manager for companies such as Microsoft, IBM, Computer Associates, Sun Microsystems and Philippine ICT provider, ePLDT. His experience in the areas of security, cloud, disaster recovery, outsourcing and managed services enable him to give a view of customer business and technical requirements to come up with holistic solutions.

Track: Cloud

✨ Technical Services - SDI Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

Mgen

Arvin Aytona

Senior Technical Solutions Manager

Arvin brings over 20 years of hands-on experience to the IT industry, specializing in server infrastructure, enterprise storage, and data protection. He spent his early career directly in the field, establishing a deep foundational understanding of technology by working as a systems administrator, as a systems engineer handling the practical installation and configuration of complex environments. Certified in core data and infrastructure technologies, Arvin moved into management and leadership roles for his current years. This journey from hands-on work to managing teams gives him a practical understanding of how technology works from the ground up, allowing him to help organizations build reliable and efficient tech solutions.

Track: Cloud

✨ Seamless virtualization migrations • Designing enterprise-grade network infrastructure and Data centers • Optimizing multi-vendor VOIP environments both on-premises and on cloud • and Engineering high-availability and disaster recovery solutions

International Micro Village Inc.

Lyndon Rivarez

Chief Solutions Officer

LYNDON RIVAREZ is the Chief Solutions Officer and Head of the IT Department at International Micro Village (IMV), a premier IT distributor, with almost 17 years of deep-dive expertise to the forefront of the IT Distribution landscape. He has a proven track record of orchestrating seamless virtualization migrations, designing enterprise-grade network infrastructure and data centers, optimizing multi-vendor VOIP environments both on-premises and on cloud, and engineering high-availability and disaster recovery solutions that guarantee business continuity.

Track: Cloud

✨ Edge Computing • Enterprise IT Infrastructure • Hybrid Cloud • Disaster Recovery • VMware • Microsoft Technologies • Managed Services • Solution Architecture

Lenovo Philippines / Mgen

John Michael Tabuada

Presales Engineer

JM serves as an Advisory Sales Engineer at Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) of Microgenesis. With a focus on datacenter modernization, hybrid cloud, and AI-ready infrastructure, helps organizations navigate evolving technology landscapes and unlock business value through strategic IT transformation.

Track: Edge Computing

Summit Blueprint

Interactive program schedule

Plan your synchronization journey. Switch between individual days, filter classes by technical track or session type, and instantly search for topics or presenter names.

2:00 pm -
3:00 pm

Strategy Workshop Team IT

Internal Session 1: Strategic Alignment Workshop

Addressing Immediate Challenges and Strategic Risks

3:00 pm -
5:50 pm

Strategy Workshop Team IT

Internal Session 2: Shaping the IT Future State

Long-Term Technology Strategies and Innovation Roadmap

8:00 am -
9:30 am

Network Session HPE

Vendor Session 1

Network as a Service by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) - Philippines

FACILITATOR / SPEAKER Harvey Ysip System Engineer — HPE / Converge

9:30 am -
10:00 am

General Break

Breaktime

10:00 am -
11:30 am

Network Session Converge

Vendor Session 2

Network as a Service by Converge Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Solutions Inc.

FACILITATOR / SPEAKER Paulo Martin Santos Chief Technology Officer — Converge ICT Solutions Inc.

11:30 am -
12:00 pm

General Break

Breaktime

12:00 pm -
1:30 pm

Cloud & AI Session TIM

Vendor Session 3

Powering AI Platforms via private cloud and data center hosting by Total Information Management (TIM) Corp.

FACILITATOR / SPEAKER Stephen Dendtler Chief Technology Officer – RackCorp — RackCorp / TIM

FACILITATOR / SPEAKER Kristian Rey Trinidad Chief Risk Officer and Deputy CISO — TIM Corp

1:30 pm -
2:30 pm

Operations Meal

Lunch

2:30 pm -
5:00 pm

Strategy Workshop Team IT

Internal Session 3: Execution Planning

Translating Priorities into Ownership, Deliverables, and Timeline

9:00 am -
11:30 pm

HCI & Cloud Infrastructure Session HPE

Vendor Session 4

Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) for Cloud Infrastructure by Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) - Philippines

FACILITATOR / SPEAKER Lem Carreon Data Solutions Technical Specialist — HPE

FACILITATOR / SPEAKER Christopher A. Santos Data Solutions Specialist — HPE

11:30 am -
12:00 pm

HCI & Cloud Infrastructure Session MGen

Vendor Session 5

Beyond the Hardware: Value-Driven Service Delivery

FACILITATOR / SPEAKER Arvin Aytona Senior Technical Solutions Manager — Mgen

12:00 pm -
2:00 pm

General Meal

Lunch

2:00 pm -
4:30 pm

Edge Computing Session Lenovo

Vendor Session 6

Edge Computing for a Multi-Campus and Geographically Diverse Network by Lenovo Philippines

FACILITATOR / SPEAKER John Michael Tabuada Presales Engineer — Lenovo Philippines / Mgen

4:30 pm -
5:00 pm

Speaker Session IMVI

Vendor Session 7

SYNCHRONIUZED & SECURE: The Power of Real-time Replication (Eliminating the Cost of Downtime and Securing Operational Continuity)

FACILITATOR / SPEAKER Lyndon Rivarez Chief Solutions Officer — International Micro Village Inc.

9:00 am -
12:00 pm

Strategy Workshop Team IT

Internal Session 4: Debriefing

Summit Insights, Key Decisions, Action Plans, and Next Steps

Alliance Showcase

Our enterprise technology partners

We collaborate with global infrastructure visionaries to empower our academic networks. Learn about their specialized ecosystem Contributions helping shape the IT Summit.

HPE & Converge NaaS

Empowering regional colleges with flexible Network-as-a-Service billing models, reducing upfront enterprise equipment costs by up to 50%.

TIM Hybrid Cloud

Get the best of both worlds: choose which apps remain on the private cloud and which to deploy on the public cloud. Get cloud bursting capabilities to address sudden spikes in computing needs.

Lenovo Edge Computing

Enables real-time data processing closer to where data is generated, delivering low-latency performance, secure and reliable operations, scalable management, and faster decision-making across distributed locations.

HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) for Cloud Infrastructure

Unifies compute, storage, and networking into a single software-defined platform. It simplifies cloud deployment by delivering unified virtual-machine management, built-in disaster recovery, and automated scaling to optimize hybrid and private cloud environments.

LOCATION HUB

Summit location & venue details

Find complete directions, airport coordinate guides, regional shuttle transport lists, and fellowship banquet schedules below.

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Marikina Headquarters

Marikina, Metro Manila, Philippines

Our modern center stage hosting active tactical laboratories, collaborative vendor booths, executive briefing halls, and roundtables.

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Airport Shuttles & Logistics

NAIA Coordinator Transfers Available

Provincial IT managers arriving at Manila airports will be greeted by our staff coordinators. Shuttles run at scheduled gaps on Day 1 and Day 4.

Value Realization

Core structural focus areas

Hybrid Cloud Architecture

AI & Platform Enablement

Network-as-a-Service (NaaS)

Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI)

Speakers & technology leaders

Harvey Ysip

Paulo Martin Santos

Stephen Dendtler

Kristian Rey Trinidad

Lem Carreon

Christopher A. Santos

Arvin Aytona

Lyndon Rivarez

John Michael Tabuada

Biography

Linked Session & Track

Interactive program schedule

Internal Session 1: Strategic Alignment Workshop

Internal Session 2: Shaping the IT Future State

Vendor Session 1

Breaktime

Vendor Session 2

Breaktime

Vendor Session 3

Lunch

Internal Session 3: Execution Planning

Vendor Session 4

Vendor Session 5

Lunch

Vendor Session 6

Vendor Session 7

Internal Session 4: Debriefing

Our enterprise technology partners

HPE & Converge NaaS

TIM Hybrid Cloud

Lenovo Edge Computing

HPE Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) for Cloud Infrastructure

Summit location & venue details

Marikina Headquarters

Airport Shuttles & Logistics