The inaugural Echelon Philippines 2024, co-organized by e27 and Brainsparks, wrapped up successfully, exceeding expectations and setting a benchmark for tech and startup events in Southeast Asia.
The event welcomed over 2,500 attendees, featured 90 insightful speakers, hosted 40 exhibitors and 15 startup showcases, and delivered 38 content sessions over two action-packed days. Supported by 10 sponsors and 55 partners, Echelon Philippines proved to be an effective platform for innovation, collaboration, and growth in the Philippine tech ecosystem, all aligned with Echelon’s goal to support the fastest-growing tech market in the world.
A highlight event was the Startup Pitch, where SolX, an end-to-end digital energy solutions platform, emerged as the winner. This competition aimed to highlight Filipino innovation by showcasing the most promising startups through exhibitions, pitches, and more. Echelon Philippines provided these startups with a valuable platform to present their groundbreaking ideas and connect with investors and corporate partners.
Attendees had the opportunity to hear from industry leaders like Angeline Tham (Angkas CEO), Danielle Cojuangco-Abraham (Zed CEO), Alan Cheah (CARSOME Country GM), Jojo Malolos (PayMongo CEO), Wai Hong Fong (StoreHub Founder), and ER Rollan (Growsari CEO). These influential speakers shared their insights on digital transformation and the future of the Philippine tech ecosystem, highlighting key areas for investment and growth. Their dynamic discussions provided valuable insights into emerging opportunities for startups and investors.
“One of our long-standing goals has been to bring a world-class tech and innovation conference to the Philippines, showcasing the best of our ecosystem to the global stage,” said Artie Lopez, Co-Founder of Brainsparks. “Partnering with e27 to launch the first-ever Echelon Philippines has made that vision a reality, and the energy and participation from the Philippine tech community truly exceeded expectations. I’m excited to see how the connections and collaborations sparked here will shape the future of innovation in the country and beyond.”
“This partnership with Brainsparks to bring Echelon to the Philippines has been a significant journey to create a platform that champions local innovation and foster meaningful collaborations in the tech ecosystem,” said Thaddeus Koh, Co-Founder and Head of Events at e27. “It’s through partnerships like this that we can continue to empower the next generation of Filipino innovators. Echelon Philippines just marks the beginning of the potential that arises when local innovators and regional leaders unite.”
The momentum from Echelon Philippines 2024 is building excitement for the upcoming Echelon Philippines 2025, which promises to be even larger and more influential. With increasing support from the local and regional tech community and our continued partnership with Brainsparks, Echelon Philippines 2025 aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the Philippines by connecting more startups, investors, and thought leaders.
As announced at Echelon Philippines 2024, Echelon Singapore 2025 is also gearing up for a significant event on June 18-19, 2025. For the first time, the event will be held at the iconic Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre in the heart of Singapore’s Central Business District. This prime location offers easy access with convenient transportation, a variety of accommodations, and all the amenities that attendees need within walking distance.
Echelon Singapore 2025 will feature specialized zones, including AI, SaaS, Fintech, and more, creating an unparalleled opportunity for startups, investors, and tech leaders to engage and scale globally. To join Echelon Singapore 2025, visit https://e27.co/echelon/singapore/