GrowthCon 2026 Is Unlocking the New Growth Playbook For Philippine Businesses
GrowthCon 2026 brings together Philippine business leaders to navigate uncertainty through vision, discipline, and artificial intelligence.
The Business Manual is set to host its fourth iteration of GrowthCon, the publication’s summit dedicated to exploring how Philippine micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) can grow amid increasing economic volatility and disruption.
This year’s theme, “Unlocking the New Growth Playbook,” panel talks and presentations during GrowthCon 2026 revolve around strategies and frameworks entrepreneurs can utilize to scale their businesses with vision, discipline, and artificial intelligence (AI).
The Killer Pitch Competition
GrowthCon 2026 will also hold the Killer Pitch Competition, which will showcase AI-driven solutions meant to address problems faced by MSMEs.
The competition aims to highlight the ideas of MSME owners, students, young professionals, and startup founders who seek to scale their businesses.
Winning pitches that demonstrate a comprehensive presentation on their AI-driven solution have the opportunity to receive mentorship and entrepreneurial support from the AGC Power Holdings ecosystem.
Full details about the Killer Pitch Competition are found here.
GrowthCon 2025
This year’s GrowthCon continues the future-forward vision of previous iterations.
GrowthCon 2025 centered around ideas powered by AI, with leaders in Philippine business and innovation sharing insights on best AI practices and AI integration.
Last year’s speakers included Sprout Solutions co-founder and CEO Patrick Gentry, iFace Inc. president and CEO Tony Chua, Great Deals founder and CEO Steve Sy, and Luxe Beauty and Wellness Group founder and CEO Anna Magkawas.
GrowthCon 2026 will further the conversations about AI in business through panel discussions and the Killer Pitch presentation, which will highlight solutions that integrate AI.
How to Register
Subscribe to The Business Manual to gain entry to GrowthCon 2026 and to get year-round access to premium business content.
Frequently Asked Questions
GrowthCon 2026 is The Business Manual’s fourth annual summit for Philippine founders, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Themed “Unlocking the New Growth Playbook,” it focuses on AI integration, business resilience, and scalable growth frameworks for navigating economic volatility and disruption in 2026.
The summit centers on strategies and frameworks for scaling businesses through AI, vision, and discipline. Sessions will include panel discussions and presentations on AI-driven solutions, with a focus on practical frameworks that Philippine entrepreneurs can apply to sustain and grow their operations amid uncertainty.
The Killer Pitch Competition is a GrowthCon 2026 feature showcasing AI-driven solutions to challenges faced by MSMEs. Open to MSME owners, students, young professionals, and startup founders, winning pitches earn mentorship and entrepreneurial support from the AGC Power Holdings ecosystem.
GrowthCon 2025 focused on AI best practices and integration, featuring speakers such as Sprout Solutions CEO Patrick Gentry and Great Deals CEO Steve Sy. GrowthCon 2026 advances that agenda through expanded AI panel discussions and the Killer Pitch Competition, deepening engagement with AI-driven business solutions.
Access to GrowthCon 2026 is tied to a Business Manual subscription. Subscribing provides entry to the summit alongside year-round access to The Business Manual’s premium business intelligence content.
