MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The 16th Philippine SME Business Expo (PHILSME), happening on May 9-10, 2025, at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City, is setting the stage for an inspiring two-day business event. This year’s edition features an exceptional lineup of speakers, new business activities, and unrivaled networking opportunities designed to help small and medium enterprises scale and thrive.
Under the banner theme “Driving Momentum: Pursuing Ingenuity, Resiliency, and Customer-Centricity,” PHILSME Business Expo 2025 brings together over 120 multi-sector exhibitors, thousands of industry professionals, and over 10,000 pre-registered attendees—and growing by the day.
Learn from the Best in Business: Powerhouse Conference Lineup
This year’s PHILSME Business Conference takes centerstage at the heart of the expo floor, making learning accessible to all attendees. While the talks are open for public viewing, only 100 premium ticket holders will enjoy reserved priority seating for a more immersive experience, plus exclusive access perks.
The conference features some of the most influential voices in business and entrepreneurship:
- Jayson Lo – Leadership Motivational Speaker
- RJ Ledesma – Business Manual Editor-in-Chief & Serial Entrepreneur
- Cristalle Belo-Pitt – Managing Director, Belo Essentials
- Kim Lato – CEO, Kimstore & E-Commerce Expert
- Darlyn Ty-Nilo – Product Innovator and Belle de Jour Founder
- Miko David – Digital Strategist, David & Golyat
- Rowen Untiveros – Entrepreneurial Solutions Consultant
- Ric Gindap – Design for Tomorrow CEO
Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla, CEO of PHILSME, emphasized the value of learning from real success stories.
“This year’s conference brings together entrepreneurs who don’t just talk business—they’ve lived it. Our goal is to inspire, equip, and empower SMEs with knowledge they can immediately use to grow, scale, and lead in today’s ever-changing landscape.”
Spotlight on Entrepreneurs: Business Network Ceremony
Among the event’s highlights is the PHILSME Business Network Pinning Ceremony, recognizing the growing community of entrepreneurs who are making meaningful impact in their fields.
Top Industry Sponsors Powering the Event
The 16th PHILSME Business Expo is proudly supported by a growing roster of prestigious sponsors:
PLATINUM
- JRS Dynamics Info Solutions Corp
- GCash
- Cignal
- Benchmark
GOLD
- IWG
- ZOHO
- DSource Inc.
- Cebuana Lhuillier Inc.
- Finest Media PH
SILVER
- Security Bank
- Landi Global
- Sterling
- Skyro
- Sine Haraya
Register Now: Free & Upgraded Tickets Available!
Registration is FREE via https://ticket.philsme.com/. Attendees can also upgrade their tickets for premium access, which includes:
- Priority seating at the business conference
- Official visitor ID
- A stylish PHILSME tote bag
Walk-ins will be charged PHP 200 at the venue, so early registration is strongly encouraged.
Don’t miss this chance to spark growth, gain expert insights, and connect with the movers of Philippine business. Get your tickets now at https://ticket.philsme.com/
For more information, email sunshine@philsme.com, or call +63968-569-8358.
