SPANNING five decades of promoting transformative agenda for the country, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is celebrating 50 years of the Philippine Business Conference and Expo (PBC&E), the biggest in the country, happening at the Marriott Grand Ballroom, Newport World Resorts, Pasay City, on Oct. 22 and 23, 2024.

Headlining the 50th PBC&E is Vice President Sara Duterte, opening the conference and welcoming the delegates, alongside the PCCI board of directors and officers.

PBC Chairman Jude Aguilar said that this year's conference looks back to how PBC&E started, the role it played in shaping the country's economic and social landscapes, and how it helped businesses to position and take advantage of new and emerging opportunities.

"This is history, and I am honored to lead in this milestone of the chamber movement. We will be walking down memory lane, especially on how this conference has ignited the hearts and minds of the country's business leaders," Aguilar said.

With the theme "Embracing Innovation, Empowering Business, Enriching Lives," this year's PBC will deep dive into new paradigm shifts and global business trends that are disrupting the course of business.

"We have prepared interesting sessions and invited renowned local and international experts to share their insights on issues and trends that impact business globally," PCCI President Enunina Mangio said.

Mangio further informed that one of the confirmed speakers is Kishore Mahbubani, a well-known diplomat and thought leader from Singapore known for his contributions in the fields of international relations and diplomacy, particularly in areas of Asian politics and global governance.

Aguilar said that over 1,300 local and international delegates, including PCCI members, local and foreign chambers, business councils, international organizations and government are expected to attend the two-day conference.