PHILSME Features MSME and Franchise Villages for its 18th Expo
The 2026 PHILSME Expo introduces an MSME Village and a Franchise Village at the SMX Convention Center Manila to connect micro-enterprises with business growth platforms.
The Philippine Small and Medium Enterprise (PHILSME) Business Expo will launch its MSME Village Powered by Advocacy Partners for the conference’s 18th edition, to provide exhibit placements for chosen microenterprises.
The expo will be held from May 22-23, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila. It will occupy two halls and host 190 exhibitors, 260 business solutions, and over 12,000 expected visitors.
PHILSME will reserve advocacy-supported placements for the selected MSMEs under the MSME Village model.
The expanded Franchise Village, meanwhile, returns in response to sustained market interest in franchising as a scalable pathway for business growth.
“This is not an add-on initiative—it is built into our platform architecture,” said PHILSME CEO and Managing Director Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla, in an April 17 press statement. “Strengthening the SME ecosystem requires deliberate inclusion of micro-enterprises, alongside scalable models like franchising, within one integrated marketplace.”
The 18th PHILSME also marks the launch of the PHILSME Business Magazine, which extends exhibitor and partner visibility beyond the two-day event.
Organizations and businesses interested in exhibiting or sponsoring may apply at: https://philsme.com/exhibit/
Entrepreneurs and professionals may register at: https://philsme.com/ticket/
In collaboration with PHILSME.
Frequently Asked Question
The expo is scheduled for May 22–23, 2026, and will be held at the SMX Convention Center Manila. The event is expected to be quite large, occupying two exhibition halls to accommodate the high volume of participants.
The MSME Village is a specialized section of the expo powered by advocacy partners. It provides reserved exhibit placements specifically for selected micro-enterprises, ensuring that smaller businesses have a dedicated platform to connect with growth opportunities alongside larger companies.
The Franchise Village was brought back and expanded due to strong market interest in franchising as a scalable business model. The organizers view franchising as a key pathway for business growth and believe it is essential to include these scalable models within the integrated marketplace of the expo.
The event is prepared to host 190 exhibitors and showcase 260 different business solutions. Organizers are anticipating over 12,000 visitors, including entrepreneurs, professionals, and various stakeholders within the Philippine SME ecosystem.
The 18th edition marks the launch of the PHILSME Business Magazine. This new publication is designed to extend the reach and visibility of exhibitors and partners, providing them with a platform for engagement that lasts well beyond the two-day physical exhibition.
