Agenda

07:30 AM – 09:00 AM

Registration

9:00 AM - 9:05 AM

Opening Remarks

Patrick Gentry

CEO & Co-Founder
Sprout Solutions

Kislay Chandra

Chief Operations Officer
Sprout Solutions

09:05 AM – 9:40 AM

The Great Recalibration: Redefining Work, Purpose, and People in the Age of AI

This keynote will talk about how to turn people strategy into business strategy. Learn how to redefine talent value and champion the human side of AI transformation.

Maria Lourdes Ann “L.A.” Cruz

Vice President, People Department
Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Inc.

9:40 AM - 10:25 AM

Rethinking Retention: Fit, Links, and Sacrifice in the Evolving Workplace

Based on behavioral theory and survey data, this keynote introduces the core concepts of job embeddedness and how relational, cultural, and career-driven factors shape retention decisions.

Cliff Eala

CEO
BS Works

10:25 AM - 10:35 AM

Break

10:35 AM - 11:25 AM

The AI-Ready HR Team: Powering the Next Chapter of Workforce Strategy

As HR shifts to a more strategic role, this session looks at how teams can adapt in a world where AI is becoming part of everyday work. We’ll explore what new roles and skills are needed to build an HR team that’s ready for the future—and ready to work with AI.
MODERATOR

Atty. Lester Ople

HR Evangelist
Sprout Solutions

PANELISTS

DM Varun

Regional Head - ASEAN
Xoxoday

Mikel Leroi Balansag

Executive Director
International HR Institute

Thelma Meneses

Executive Director, Coach, Consultant & Trainer
POWERinU Coaching and Training

11:25 AM - 12:15 PM

The Fit Factor: Building Careers That Align with Purpose and Performance

Employees don’t just stay for perks: they stay when they see a future. This panel discusses career pathing, performance clarity, and how to support long-term alignment between individual goals and company direction.
MODERATOR

Atty. Arlene De Castro

Chief People and Customer Officer
Sprout Solutions

PANELISTS

Dr. Au Caday

CHRO & SVP
Mama Lou's Group Holdings Inc.

Pierre Monserrate

Chief HR Advisor
FAST Logistics

Founder and Managing Director
tHRive Consultancy Corporation

Dr. Aika Buenavista

Lifestyle Medicine Specialist
mWell

Maria Cristina Reclamado

Chief Human Resources Officer
Remote Staff

12:15 PM - 1:15 PM

Lunch

1:15 PM - 1:55 PM

Sprout at 10: Re-engineering AI People Strategies for the Next Decade

In celebration of Sprout’s 10th anniversary, this keynote opens with a short video highlighting a decade of innovation and growth. Drawing from the Human-AI Workplace Survey, product roadmap, and expanded Professional Services with Payroll Outsourcing and HR Advisory—the session explores how to shift from fragmented data to a proactive retention strategy.

Francis Peña

Head of Category and Product Marketing
Sprout Solutions

Iras Naga

Assoc. Product Director
Sprout Solutions

Cookie Enriquez

GM, Sprout Finances
Sprout Solutions

Java Gancayco

GM, Sprout Business
Sprout Solutions

VK Virata

VP of Product, AI
Sprout Solutions

VK Virata

VP of Product, AI
Sprout Solutions

1:55 PM - 2:45 PM

The New Rules of Talent: Using AI to Evolve Hiring and Keep Great People

How are modern HR teams using AI to find talent and keep it? This session explores how AI is reshaping both talent acquisition and employee experience, from smarter hiring decisions to predictive tools for engagement and retention.
MODERATOR

Sir Winston Malapad

Talent Acquisition and HR Director for Process Excellence Reporting and Data Analytics
Foundever

PANELISTS

Angela Merici Fleta

HR Consultant
Citadel Pacific

Head of HR and Operations
Roth&Co

Vane Macatangay

Group Deputy Chief People Officer & PH Country HR Head
Tonik

Fleire Castro

Founder
DashoContent

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Break

3:00 PM - 3:55 PM

Lead to Last: Retaining Talent Through Empowered Leadership

This panel explores how organizations can build leaders who don’t just manage but inspire, support, and lead teams to stay and thrive.
MODERATOR

Crissy Rollan

Founder and CEO
Qubel Recruitment Corp

HR Thought Leader
@crissytalkshr

PANELISTS

Mia Lim

People Director
Tala

Alvanson So

Regional People Lead
Canva

Maria Lourdes Ann “L.A.” Cruz

Vice President, People Department
Lufthansa Technik Philippines, Inc.

3:55 PM - 4:20 PM

Powering People: A Real-Life HR Shift

Discover how one company redefined the employee experience by integrating HR tools. This real-life story showcases how embracing digital HR solutions can drive meaningful change across the organization.

Margaux Monteiro-Escudero

General Manager
Integrated Office Solutions Inc.

4:20 PM - 4:55 PM

Sprout Legacy Recognition

Acknowledgment for the clients whose long-term partnerships have contributed to Sprout’s growth and progress.
4:55 PM - 5:05 PM

Closing Remarks

Renzo Belardo

VP for Growth
Sprout Solutions

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