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AgentCon 2025 - Cebu
Monday, September 15
Registration
Plenary ·Welcome to AgentCon Cebu by Dux Raymond Sy
Plenary ·Human in the Loop: Guardrails for AI’s Wild Side by Dona Sakar
Main Track | 16th Floor ·ABC's of AI on Azure
Unlock the ABC's of Artificial Intelligence on Azure in this illuminating session that covers the essentials of AI, from its definition to the core fundamentals, and an exploration of the diverse Azure AI services. Dive into the world of AI with us as we break down complex concepts into accessible knowledge and showcase how Azure's AI services are transforming industries.
Embark on a learning journey with us as we demystify the ABC's of AI on Azure, providing you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the dynamic landscape of Artificial Intelligence. See you at the session!
Mabuhay! I'm Doher Drizzle Pablo, or simply Drizzle. As a speaker with a heart and a genuine ability to empathize, I stand out in connecting with audiences. My unique name mirrors a distinct personality that permeates everything I undertake. With nearly 15 years of experience in the IT domain, I stand as a young achiever with a deep specialization in cloud technology and business transformation. My versatility extends across various facets of an organization, encompassing marketing, pre-sales, sales, customer service, operations, and beyond. I thrive in project management, holding notable certifications including PMP, Scrum Master, LEAN Six Sigma, and expertise in Microsoft solutions like Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure, Data and AI. Proudly carrying the banner of an Atenean, Isabelina, and a Bicolana, I hold my heritage in high esteem. My passion lies in Microsoft Business Applications, Data & AI, where I strive to lead successful digital & AI transformations. Beyond expertise, I bring a speaker's heart, always empathizing and stepping into the audience's shoes. Let's collaborate for the success of your organization and individuals, leveraging the power of Microsoft's solutions and my heartfelt approach!
Governance Considerations in the Age of Agentic AI
What do I need to worry about in terms of data security before I implement and enable agentic AI? How can I manage the risk strategically and proactively? Governance framework best practices Real world stories from the industry
Lead complex governance and modernization projects. Supports compliance strategy and roadmap implementation for AvePoint's largest customers.
Lunch
Main Track | 16th Floor ·From AI Agents to Agentic Systems | No Code Multi-Agent Systems
This session will break down the technical foundations, design principles, and practical applications of agentic systems. Learn how no-code tools empower developers and non-technical users alike to create complex, interconnected AI workflows. Perfect for technologists, innovators, and business leaders looking to harness the next wave of AI-driven automation.
Key Topics:
- Understanding AI agents vs. agentic systems
- Core components and architecture of multi-agent systems
- Benefits of no-code platforms for rapid AI development
- Real-world use cases and demonstrations
- Future trends in autonomous, collaborative AI ecosystems
Session Type: Deep Dive TechTalk with short Demo
Target Audience: Developers, AI enthusiasts, business leaders, and no-code practitioners
Duration: 60 minutes (45 min presentation + 15 min Q&A)
Joanna "Anj" Mariblanca is the Founder of AI Generation Cebu Organization and an AI management consultant. She drives innovation and business transformation across industries. Key Contributions Founder, AI Generation Cebu Organization: Leads technological transformation, fostering AI innovation in Cebu's tech and startup community. Leader at IDEX, Tech Research & Management Corp: Guides businesses in healthcare, logistics, e-commerce, and more through AI-driven digital transformation. Creator of AI GEN SOCIETY: Founded a Generative AI learning platform to equip professionals and entrepreneurs with AI skills and resources. Areas of Expertise AI Automation and Agentic Systems Digital Transformation Marketing Strategy Tech Leadership AI Training and Community Building Anj continues to empower organizations and individuals to leverage generative AI and automation for growth and competitive advantage.
Chat with your Data Using Vector Search
Discover the Power of Vector Search with Azure SQL! There's a new way to search — and it's smarter than ever. Join us for an exciting session where we’ll explore how Azure AI Services and LangChain seamlessly integrate with Azure SQL’s vector search capabilities. Learn how to build chat-enabled applications that interact directly with your operational data, unlocking new possibilities for intelligent, real-time insights. Whether you're modernizing existing systems or building from scratch, this session will show you how to bring conversational AI to your data — effortlessly.
Pio Balistoy is a Filipino Microsoft MVP for Data Platform based in Singapore. Currently a Lead Data Platform Consultant at Pythian, he helps businesses drive transformation through data, analytics, and cloud. He frequently organizes and speaks at user groups and conferences in the APAC region.
Architecting AI Solutions at Scale: Aligning AI Development with Well-Architected Landing Zone
As AI becomes a core part of modern applications, building it right from the start is critical. This session explores how to design and deploy AI solutions on Azure that are not only intelligent, but also secure, scalable, and well-managed. We’ll break down what it means to align AI development with Azure’s Well-Architected Landing Zone. Ensuring your infrastructure can support real-world performance, cost, and compliance needs. From choosing the right models to structuring your environment, we’ll guide you through practical steps to build responsibly and at scale. Whether you're starting small or aiming for enterprise-grade AI, this session helps you build with confidence
Multi-Cloud Strategist | Data & AI Advocate | Certified Enterprise Architect Cai Pantilano is a certified cloud architect and transformation leader with deep experience across Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, and AliCloud. With a track record of delivering high-impact solutions for enterprises, he’s built a reputation for bridging business priorities with technical precision - designing secure, scalable, and future-ready environments. His expertise spans multi-cloud strategy, data platforms, AI adoption, and end-user computing, backed by Lean Six Sigma and ITIL principles. Cai has led cloud modernization projects across industries, helping clients reduce complexity, improve performance, and unlock new value through cloud and data. A recognized Cloud MVP and community leader, Cai is known for his hands-on approach, clarity in execution, and commitment to empowering teams. Whether he’s solving critical issues or shaping long-term roadmaps, he leads with purpose and delivers with impact.
It’s Not As Hard As You Think: Tales From the Lone Techie at a 2-Person AI EdTech Startup
What does it really take to build a real world agent-powered product from scratch? In this talk, Jeremiah shares his journey building Playbook, an AI EdTech startup, as the only engineer on a two-person team.
Along the way he rolled his own memory system, wrestled with LangChain vs. custom orchestration, migrated to Azure AI Foundry from "vanilla" Azure, and stood up agents to act as guides for students. He'll share lessons that go beyond frameworks: how to use AI (and common sense) to guide dev experience, human-agent interaction, and security. He'll talk about what worked (and what didn’t).
You’ll leave with practical takeaways from real-world use — how to assemble with agent frameworks, when to prioritize safety and memory over features, and why trust is the hardest part of any AI system.
Jeremiah Marble is a technical AI product leader, author, and speaker who focuses on building high-quality, customer-centric software in the AI era. He’s currently writing code as the CTO of Playbook, an AI-based startup bootstrapping in the EdTech space. He also speaks, teaches, and leads workshops on AI, agents, and responsible AI (RAI) at 3rd Rodeo AI. Previously, Jeremiah held leadership roles at Mozilla and Microsoft—where he helped grow the Windows Insider Program from a whiteboard idea to more than 22 million people worldwide. An advocate for tech for good and social entrepreneurship, Jeremiah launched “Do The Thing Academy” and co-wrote Model 47: A Startup Storybook to help non-traditional founders turn napkin ideas into responsible businesses. He founded the ethical fashion line Towards Arcadia, empowering single mother tailors worldwide - including in Senegal, Mexico, and with Afghan refugees in Seattle. Previously, Jeremiah worked for the UN in Africa and Asia, was a Fulbright Scholar to Costa Rica, and volunteered in the Dominican Republic with the Peace Corps. He earned an MBA from Wharton, MA in International Studies from U Penn, and CS undergrad from Columbia.
Break
Main Track | 16th Floor ·AI in Aesthetics and Wellness Industry: Real Implementation Across 50 Clinic Locations in PH
I'll walk through the practical frameworks, architecture, and tech decisions behind implementing AI across our 50-location aesthetics and wellness business.
Clinic management system I built using AI and no-code tools (now handling thousands of clients and 8 figures in transactions )
Processing 9,300+ service images with LangChain and Multimodal LLMs for data migration (saved weeks of manual work)
Franchisee manuals and training tutorials created using AI tools like ElevenLabs, ChatGPT, and Krea.ai - built exponentially faster and with consistent quality that I could never achieve manually
AI Sales Trainer I'm currently implementing - figuring out the best approach from distribution and technical perspectives, like using LLMs as judges to score conversations
These are a few things that solve actual operational challenges in a multi-location service businesses + our own experience.
I'll also explore something really important that a lot of people are missing, while AI agents and automations are incredibly accessible now, people are rushing to deploy them directly to customers without considering the crucial groundwork, especially around data privacy here in the Philippines.
I'll share what I've researched and how I'm planning to move forward responsibly in our industry.
Hey, I'm Emman, currently in the Aesthetics and Wellness space working with our family business that has 50 locations. I'm just a dude who loves to share the things I've been building with AI in our business day-to-day operations. PS: Been Fighting with LLMs since 2022 🤣