Manila, Philippines β What if the next opportunity for your businessβor your next big ideaβstarts with simply showing up?
The 18th PHILSME Business Expo & Conference, happening May 22β23, 2026 at the SMX Convention Center Manila, invites Filipinos to step into a space filled with business ideas, connections, and real opportunities.
βWhile others are pulling back, this is exactly when you should lean in,β said CEO Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla.
More than an expoβan experience
Visitors can explore:
- Business ideas and franchise opportunities
- Tools and services to grow their ventures
- Real conversations with entrepreneurs and founders
Inspiration on stage
One of the most exciting sessions is:
βMarket Makers: Women Designing Their Own Tables,β featuring:
- Ace Gapuz
- Wandalyn Tan-Calupig
- Trixie Esguerra-Abrenilla
- Atty. Tina De Guzman
They are joined by respected business leaders:
- Boni De Jesus
- Jojo Apolo
- Ed Cervantes
Together, they bring stories, strategies, and insights that reflect todayβs entrepreneurial journey.
Show upβand stand out
βIf you think staying home saves your businessβthink again. In volatile times, invisibility is more expensive than participation.β
Visitors can attend for freeβor upgrade to a VIP Pass for a more elevated experience, including access to exclusive networking spaces.
Whether youβre starting out or scaling up, you can register for free or upgrade to VIP Pass at:
https://philsme.com/ticket/
