All is set for the opening of the Davao Investment Conference (Davao ICon 2021) slated on November 11 to 12, 2021.
Dubbed the first world-class international virtual conference in the region, Davao ICon 2021 aims to bring together potential buyers and investors as well as industry experts to discuss and present Davao Region’s business opportunities to build a strong relationship.
The two-day hybrid conference, which will be participated in by high caliber keynote speakers, will also showcase investment opportunities in the real estate, tourism, manufacturing, and agriculture industries.
The gathering will highlight Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez who will be speaking about Agro-Processing and Manufacturing Opportunities in Davao Region; Aboitiz Equity Ventures president and chief executive officer Sabin Aboitiz to discuss Aboitiz as a development partner of Davao and Mindanao; Manila Water Philippine Ventures head of technical operations Joe Costales on Investing in a Sustainable Future through Responsible Water Management; and Cargill Philippines managing director Sonny Catacutan on Investment Opportunities for Agro-Processing in Davao Region.
The conference will feature speakers Ayala Land Inc Chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala and Cebu Landmasters Inc chairman and CEO Jose Soberano III who will speak on real estate and will be highlighting mixed-use developments.
Trade Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo and National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Mercedita Sombilla will be speaking about CREATE Act.
Torre Lorenzo Development Corporation chief executive officer Tomas Lorenzo and Tourism Secretary Bernadette Puyat will talk about the Tourism Investment Opportunities and Emerging Markets in Davao Region.
There will be a roundtable discussion focusing on Halal Tourism, Agri-Tourism, Medical Tourism, and Investing in Hotels and Resorts that will be participated by Tourism Undersecretary Myrna Paz Valderoza-Abubakar, Asia Pacific Marriot Hotel Director for Hotel Management Shi’ai Liang, Discovery Hospitality Corporation President and COO Jose Parreno Jr., Lanang Premier Doctors Hopsital Inc, Executive Vice President Dr. Edgar Ramiterre, and Malagos Agri-Ventures Inc., chocolate-maker Rex Victor Puentespina.
On the other hand, Ricardo “Cary” Lagdameo, chairperson of Davao ICon 2021, said investments in the Davao Region have become so robust and diverse over the year and that sectors from Agri-business, manufacturing, tourism, real estate, and more have received much attention from both Filipino and foreign investors.
“This has helped the region post consistently strong GRDP growth for the last decade,” he said.
On her end, Nicole Bian-Ledesma, co-chair of Davao ICon 2021, Davao City has proven to have vast economic opportunities over the years and this is evident by the steady increase of both local and foreign investments in the city.
“Truly, the city lives up to its slogan “Life is Here”,” she said.
“The Davao ICon is a one-of-a-kind investment conference in the Davao Region and Mindanao. This has always been since 2011, when Davao Region first launched its Davao ICon, a great avenue for the business sector to come together and discuss issues that will immensely benefit the local economy,” said Dr. Maria Lourdes Monteverde, president of the Davao Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., (DCCCII).
