Retail Asia Summit - Philippines - March 13, 2025
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Overview Retail Asia Summit - Philippines - 2025
Building on the success of prior events, Retail Asia is proud to announce the upcoming Retail Asia Summit - Philippines on 13 March 2025. This event will bring together industry leaders and experts to delve into the transformative effects of digitalisation, the shift to AI-driven solutions, and the growing e-commerce sector within the Philippine retail landscape.
Creating a dynamic environment for collaboration, allowing participants to gain insights that address the evolving needs of the retail industry. Attendees will have the chance to connect with thought leaders, fostering collaborations that can drive innovation and growth in their businesses.
With the theme "Retail Resilience: Digitalisation and Innovation in the Philippines," Retail Asia Summit 2025 invites you to be part of this journey towards retail evolution.
Venue: Isabela Ballroom, Lower Lobby, Makati Shangri-La, Manila, Philippines
Why the Retail Asia Summit 2025 is the must-attend event:
ENGAGE
Network with the Philippines’ retail leaders and innovators. Build strategic partnerships and gain valuable insights from key players shaping the local retail landscape.
LEARN
Gain in-depth knowledge about the rapid growth of e-commerce and the adoption of AI-driven solutions in the Philippines. Understand how these trends are reshaping consumer expectations and business operations.
INNOVATE
Discover cutting-edge retail technologies tailored for the Philippine market. From digital payment systems to AI-powered customer engagement, explore solutions driving operational efficiency and enhancing customer experience.
THRIVE
Equip your business with strategies to navigate the challenges of digitalisation in the Philippine retail sector. Leverage insights and tools to strengthen your market position and accelerate growth in this dynamic environment.
SPEAKERS
Sam Powell
CEO
HMR Philippines, Inc.
CEO
HMR Philippines, Inc.
Samuel Powell has recently been appointed as the CEO of HMR Philippines, after almost a decade of successfully growing the HMR Group’s auction company. During his tenure as CEO of HMR Auctions, he established the Philippine’s first live public automotive auction and developed the country’s largest online auction platform – HMR Bid. Specializing in the liquidation of commercial assets.
Samuel now leads HMR Philippines, the industry leader in full-service asset management for retail consumer returns. They offer logistics, refurbishment and omni-channel sales solutions to extract maximum value from every surplus asset, all while minimizing landfill by ensuring assets are re-purposed in the circular economy.
In his leisure time, Samuel enjoys playing tennis as well as co-managing a fantasy football team with his 11-year-old son.
Alice Liu
President and COO,
GOLDEN ABC, Inc.
President and COO,
GOLDEN ABC, Inc.
Christopher Ang
Head of Marketing
SM Home
Head of Marketing
SM Home
Isabel Falco
Country Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
L'Oréal
Country Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
L'Oréal
AGENDA
8:30 - 9:00 AM REGISTRATION
9:00 - 9:05 AM Welcome Remarks
- Tim Charlton, Publisher, Retail Asia
9:10 - 9:25 AM Opening Speaker
9:25 - 9:45 AM Keynote Speaker
9:45 - 10:05 AM CEO Fireside Chat
10:05 -10:35 AM Panel Session 1: The Evolving Consumer: Understanding Priorities and Adapting to New Expectations
Panelist:
- Sam Powell, CEO, HMR Philippines, Inc.
- Christopher Ang, Head of Marketing, SM Home
- Isabel Falco, Country Chief Digital & Marketing Officer, L'Oréal
10:35 - 11:15 AM NETWORKING BREAK
11:15 - 11:35 AM Speaker 4
11:35 - 11:55 AM Speaker 5
11:55 - 12:25 PM Panel Session 2: Driving Retail Growth: E-Commerce, Direct Selling, and Multi-Level Marketing Trends
12:25 - 2:00 PM MIDDAY BREAK
2:00 - 2:20 PM Speaker 6
2:20 - 2:40 PM Speaker 7
- Alice Liu, President and COO, GOLDEN ABC, Inc.
2:40 - 3:00 PM Speaker 8
3:00 - 3:30 PM NETWORKING BREAK
3:30 - 3:50 PM Speaker 9
3:50 - 4:10 PM Speaker 10
4:10 - 4:40 PM Panel Session 3: Strengthening Retail Partnerships: Public-Private Collaboration and Ecosystem Growth Across All Scales
5:00 PM END OF PROGRAM
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SPEAKERS
Sam Powell
CEO
HMR Philippines, Inc.
CEO
HMR Philippines, Inc.
Samuel Powell has recently been appointed as the CEO of HMR Philippines, after almost a decade of successfully growing the HMR Group’s auction company. During his tenure as CEO of HMR Auctions, he established the Philippine’s first live public automotive auction and developed the country’s largest online auction platform – HMR Bid. Specializing in the liquidation of commercial assets.
Samuel now leads HMR Philippines, the industry leader in full-service asset management for retail consumer returns. They offer logistics, refurbishment and omni-channel sales solutions to extract maximum value from every surplus asset, all while minimizing landfill by ensuring assets are re-purposed in the circular economy.
In his leisure time, Samuel enjoys playing tennis as well as co-managing a fantasy football team with his 11-year-old son.
Alice Liu
President and COO,
GOLDEN ABC, Inc.
President and COO,
GOLDEN ABC, Inc.
Christopher Ang
Head of Marketing
SM Home
Head of Marketing
SM Home
Isabel Falco
Country Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
L'Oréal
Country Chief Digital & Marketing Officer
L'Oréal