Congressman Tan is leading legislative efforts to shape the country's digital future through policies on AI regulation and cybersecurity. Establishing frameworks for AI governance, innovation, and national cyber resilience.

Robert Sanchez Paguia is a leading voice in the Philippines fight against cybercrime, steering national efforts to counter advanced threats as Division Chief of the CICC. With deep expertise in threat landscapes, governance, and public-private collaboration, he offers a rare insider's view of the country's digital acceleration and its vulnerabilities. At Nexus, he will share candid insights on the collision of growth and risk, helping delegates understand the urgency of building resilience and the opportunities for collective action.

Steffen Minkmar is Head of IT Risk and IT Resilience at the Asian Development Bank, where he oversees the protection of mission-critical systems that support development across Asia and the Pacific. With extensive experience in risk management, resilience planning, and enterprise-level cybersecurity, he ensures that ADB's digital operations remain secure, agile, and future-ready. At Nexus, Steffen will bring a global and institutional lens to the cybersecurity conversation, sharing valuable insights on resilience strategies, governance frameworks, and the leadership required to defend organizations operating at both scale and impact.

As VP and Group CISO of St. Luke's Medical Center, Jojo Nufable oversees one of the most advanced hospital networks in the Philippines, where world-class care must be matched by world-class cyber defense. With expertise in risk governance, cyber resilience, and compliance in regulated industries, Jojo brings a leadership perspective on protecting sensitive patient data while enabling digital transformation.

Irene Camacho is the CISO of Healthway Medical, a growing healthcare provider integrating technology to improve patient experience and operational efficiency. With strong expertise in information security management and data privacy, she focuses on building resilient security frameworks that align with both clinical and business objectives.

Gabriel Tuason is the Head of Information Security at Energy Development Corporation (EDC), a leading renewable energy company in the Philippines. With extensive experience in cybersecurity, he has been instrumental in fortifying EDC's digital infrastructure, ensuring robust protection against evolving cyber threats. His leadership is pivotal in bridging the gap between Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT).

A trusted cybersecurity leader in the BFSI industry, Albert Dela Cruz oversees GoTyme Bank’s information security and risk governance. His expertise ensures millions of Filipinos can bank securely in a digital-first environment, and his leadership plays a key role in shaping GoTyme’s long-term cybersecurity roadmap.

Miguel Geronilla leads frontline defenses at GCash, the Philippines largest fintech platform and a prime target for cyberattacks. With hands-on experience managing threats against millions of users and high-value financial data, he brings unmatched practical insight into how ransomware campaigns unfold and how organizations can contain them effectively. At Nexus, Miguel will dissect the anatomy of targeted ransomware attacks, sharing hard-earned lessons from the fintech battlefield and equipping delegates with actionable strategies to strengthen resilience against one of today’s most pressing cyber risks.

Carlo Minassian is a pioneering cybersecurity entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of LMNTRIX®, an advanced threat detection company redefining how organizations achieve security outcomes. With deep expertise in enterprise security, cloud technologies, and security-as-a-service, Carlo has built a career around transforming cybersecurity into a proactive, intelligence-driven discipline. Prior to LMNTRIX, he founded and led earthwave, a Gartner-recognized MSSP later acquired by Dimension Data, where he served as Group GM and Technical Director. His leadership continues to shape next-generation defense strategies that merge innovation, analytics, and human expertise to outpace evolving cyber threats.

John Alarcon is an accomplished IT audit and cybersecurity professional, holding the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) credential. He has extensive experience in risk assessment, internal controls, and IT governance across diverse industries. Recently, John began a new chapter in his career as a Professor at De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde, where he shares his deep expertise with future leaders in technology and cybersecurity. A recognized thought leader and active contributor to the cybersecurity community, John is known for bridging technical and business perspectives while fostering innovation, continuous learning, and professional growth in the field.

With 31 years of dedicated service, Colonel Joey Fontiveros has pioneered the integration of cyber defense into national security, leading initiatives that developed mission-critical systems and institutionalized cybersecurity as a core military capability. His leadership and expertise have not only safeguarded the nation’s digital space but also positioned the AFP on the global stage of cyber defense collaboration.

As Adjunct Professor, Jeffrey Ian Dy teaches cybersecurity and ICT management, sharing insights from over a decade of government leadership. As Undersecretary at DICT, he led cybersecurity, ICT infrastructure, and upskilling programs, and was the principal author of the National Cybersecurity Plan 2023–2028 (NCSP).