VICTOR 2026

Empowering Regions for a Smarter Digital Future.

The Visayas ICT Organization Conference 2026 brings together ICT councils, local government leaders, technology stakeholders, academe, industry, and innovation communities across the Visayas. The conference provides a platform to share ideas, strengthen collaboration, showcase digital innovations, and advance regional ICT development toward a more connected, inclusive, and smarter digital future.

Event OBJECTIVES

OBJECTIVES

To strengthen the Visayas ICT ecosystem by fostering collaboration, promoting innovation, building local capacity, and ensuring that digital transformation benefits communities across the region.

Key Objectives
1. Strengthen Regional ICT Collaboration – Bring together government, industry, academe, startups, MSMEs, ICT councils, and other stakeholders to build stronger partnerships across the Visayas.

2. Promote Digital Innovation – Showcase emerging innovations, technologies, startups, and best practices that contribute to regional development.

3. Build Local ICT Capacity – Provide opportunities for learning, skills development, knowledge sharing, and capacity-building.

4. Address Regional Digital Gaps – Create a platform for discussing challenges and opportunities related to digital transformation and ICT development.

5. Strengthen ICT Ecosystems – Support stronger ICT councils, local innovation ecosystems, and cross-sector partnerships.

6. Translate Ideas into Action – Encourage partnerships and initiatives thatcan contribute to governance, employment, education, MSME development, and inclusive digital growth.

Event higHlights

KEY ACTIVITIES

• National and Regional Keynote Addresses
  Hear insights from ICT leaders and key stakeholders on emerging trends, opportunities, and the future of digital transformation in the Visayas.
• Policy Dialogues and Panel Discussions
  Explore current ICT policies, regional priorities, digital challenges, and opportunities through meaningful discussions among government, industry, and other sectors.
• Workshops and Breakout Sessions
  Participate in focused learning sessions designed to share knowledge, practical insights, and strategies relevant to ICT and digital transformation.
• Innovation Showcases and Exhibits
  Discover innovative technologies, solutions, startups, and initiatives contributing to the growth of the regional digital economy.
• Networking and Partnership-Building
  Connect with ICT leaders, entrepreneurs, government representatives, educators, innovators, and other stakeholders to explore collaboration opportunities.
• Visayas ICT Best Practices
  Learn from successful initiatives and best practices of cities and provinces across the Visayas.
• Startup and Innovation Spotlight
  Discover promising startups, emerging solutions, and innovations with potential to contribute to regional development.
• Cross-Sector Collaboration Forums
  Create opportunities for government, private sector, academe, and communities to exchange ideas and build meaningful partnerships.
• Recognition of Outstanding ICT Initiatives
  Celebrate outstanding Visayas ICT Councils and initiatives that contribute to digital transformation and ICT development in the region.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

• Local Government Units (LGUs) — officials, planners, and development leaders
• National Government Agencies — representatives and program implementers
• ICT Councils and Professionals — ICT leaders, practitioners, and technology advocates
• Private Sector and MSMEs — businesses, technology companies, and entrepreneurs
• Startups and Innovators — founders, innovators, and emerging technology ventures
• Academe and Students — educators, researchers, and students interested in ICT and innovation
• Development Partners and Civil Society — organizations supporting inclusive and sustainable development

WHY ATTEND?

Why Join VICTOR 2026?

• CONNECT WITH ICT LEADERS
  Meet government officials, ICT professionals, entrepreneurs, educators, innovators, and industry leaders from across the Visayas.
• GAIN NEW KNOWLEDGE AND INSIGHTS
  Stay informed about ICT developments, digital transformation, emerging technologies, policies, and regional best practices.
• DISCOVER INNOVATIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  Explore innovative solutions, startups, technologies, and initiatives that are shaping the region’s digital future.
• BUILD MEANINGFUL PARTNERSHIPS
  Create connections that can lead to collaboration, investment, knowledge exchange, and joint initiatives.
• LEARN FROM BEST PRACTICES
  Discover successful ICT programs and initiatives from cities and provinces across the Visayas.
• STRENGTHEN YOUR ICT NETWORK
  Become part of a growing regional community working together to build stronger and more inclusive ICT ecosystems.
• BE PART OF THE DIGITAL FUTURE OF THE VISAYAS
  Join a regional platform where ideas, people, technology, and partnerships come together to create opportunities for communities and drive digital transformation.