The òòò½´«Ã½ (òòò½´«Ã½) will host the 11th Annual Public Policy Conference (APPC) on September 18, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at New World Makati Hotel, Makati City, serving as the main highlight of the 23rd Development Policy Research Month (DPRM).
This year’s APPC, which carries the same theme as the 23rd DPRM, “Reimagining Governance in the Age of AI,” will convene policymakers, experts, researchers, and development stakeholders to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping governance systems, policymaking, and the delivery of public services.
The whole-day discussions will focus on three critical sub-themes affecting many economies today: energy issues, the fight against corruption, and governing aging societies.
The Opening Plenary Session in the morning will set the stage by highlighting how AI, data analytics, and digital platforms can modernize government operations and services while ensuring the responsible use of emerging technologies.
In the afternoon, discussions will shift to more specific applications of AI through three thematic sessions. The first session, “Energy Issues and AI,” will examine how AI can enhance energy efficiency, support the integration of renewable energy, and balance sustainability with technological demands. The second session, “AI-Augmented Fight Against Corruption,” will focus on how AI tools can strengthen accountability, detect irregularities, and reinforce integrity in governance. The third session, “Governing Aging Societies in an Intelligent Era,” will explore how institutions can promote active aging, ensure equitable access to technology, and build resilient human capital amid global demographic shifts.
The conference will conclude with a Closing Plenary synthesizing the key insights and translating them into policy recommendations to guide governance in the age of AI.
Registration Details:
Interested participants may register to join onsite or online at . Slots for onsite participation are limited and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Online participation via Zoom and livestreaming will be available only for the morning plenary session, as the afternoon sessions are exclusive to onsite attendees.
All are highly encouraged to participate onsite to benefit from the full conference experience.
For more information about APPC and DPRM, visit .
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DOWNLOAD PRESENTATIONS:
Session 1 - Opening Plenary: AI and
of Dr. Christopher Lamont, Deputy Head, Programme for AI Governance, Global Governance Institute in Brussels
of Mr. Naoto Kanehira, Senior Digital Development Specialist, The World Bank
Session 2 - Energy Issues and AI
of Dr. Marnie Shaw, Associate Professor and Deputy Director, School of Engineering, The Australian National University
of Atty. Norman Ocana III, Government Affairs and Sustainability Leader, Schneider Electric Philippines
of Dr. Roy Francis Navea, Full Professor, De La Salle University
of Atty. Monalisa Dimalanta, Former Chairperson, Energy Regulatory Commission
Session 3 - AI-augmented Fight Against Corruption
of Dr. Jacopo Costa, Senior Specialist, Prevention Research and Innovation, Basel Institute on Governance
of Ms. Heidi Mendoza, Former Commissioner, Commission on Audit
Session 4 - Governing Aging Societies in an Intelligent Era
of Dr. Grace Cruz, Professor, Population Institute, University of the Philippines Diliman
of Dr. Shelley Ann De La Vega, Director, Institute on Aging, National Institutes of Health, University of the Philippines Manila
of Ms. Angely Garcia, Research Assistant Professor 2, University of the Philippines Manila
of Dr. Grace Shangkuan Koo, Retired Professor, University of the Philippines Diliman
