CEBU CITY -- Cebu Business Months 2023 kicks off in June with activities that will cover and focus on the four sectors that will have their respective summits and expositions—Tourism, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Creative Entertainment.
"This year, the Tourism sector will be focusing on product and food development in alignment with the national tourism development plan on stamping provenance, and authentic destination tourism," Anzani said.
Anzani added that the Cebu Food and Wine Festival (CFWF) on June 3-17 is already a handful of activities and events that mostly highlight the local food industry to “food stamp” the Filipino culture or Tatak Pinoy cuisine with 25 renowned national chefs, 18 hotels and 42 restaurants participating that will result in 200 new food developments after the festival here.
The Tourism Summit scheduled on July 20-2 features success stories, best practices in resilience and ways to digitalize the tourism sector. CBM will also highlight the best dishes and delicacies that Cebu has to offer with the Cebu Food and Wine Festival in June and the Food Street Congress in September. Participants can also look forward to the Great Cebu Safari Race in September and the CBM Golf Tournament in November.
The Entrepreneurship Sector chaired by Gretchen Cho and co-chaired by Niko Basubas will highlight the role of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in providing jobs, promoting local innovations and craftsmanship, and driving economic growth that include agribusinesses that ensure food security while also boosting the economy.
CBM will be conducting an Entrepreneurs' Summit from August 30 to September 1 to focus on the importance of Philippine agriculture and local produce in business and touch on the support needed by agribusinesses.
The Summit will include talks and roundtable discussions on how to elevate businesses through digitalization and global innovations in banking, logistics, payment gateways, and marketing and advertising. Cebuano entrepreneurs will also learn about business continuity, and the importance mental health and wellness in the workplace.
"The Entrepreneurs' Summit aims to be a platform for conscious entrepreneurship, where leaders are encouraged and supported to have a clear vision of their goals and impact moving forward in a highly digital and connected world," Gretchen Choa said.
The Technology Sector is chaired by Ryan Tan Yu with co-chairs Ryan Raymond Yu and April Ong Vaño. It will host the Technology Summit and Expo from August 17-19 that aims to bridge the gap between traditional businesses and innovative ideas and help them gain inspiration and insights into new technologies and approaches.
"The experiential part of the Expo will be something that is sought after and will be educational and fun for all the visitors. We will be focusing on Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), smart home, office, building and city, Electric Vehicles, and the next gen computer solutions,” Ryan Tan Yu bared.
Yu added that Technology Summit and Expo will include a tech spotlight which will showcase new products and services, include talks on the tech industry, and have a startup segment where local teams can present their business ideas.
Other activities include a corporate innovation workshop and one-on-one opportunities with mentors, investors, and possible business customers. Entrepreneurs will learn how to boost businesses with the help of emerging trends and technologies, and connect with today's tech leaders, entrepreneurs, and next generation innovators, Yu said.
The Creative
Entertainment Sector is chaired by Lawrence Po Panganiban with co-chair
Bryan Yap. Throughout CBM 2023, local creatives will learn how to promote and
improve their craft through exhibitions, insightful conferences and fora which
will discuss trends, opportunities and how to level up the Cebuano
entertainment industry.
Start-up creatives will hold talks on their work involving local crafts, arts and culture, and heritage at the Creative Business Talk on September 13 while Sugbo Entertainment Expo (SEE Cebu) from October 20 to 22 will feature exhibits and talks from local and international experts in filmmaking, creative writing, advertising, video game development and e-sports with creative workshops and talks from Japanese experts and key players/gamers at the Technology Knowledge Exchange (Anime Cebu) on October 21.
"Our focus is inspiring our local artists and creatives to pursue their passions and careers, to show the business community that entertainment is a lucrative and investable business. We also want to connect with the global industry to give more opportunities for jobs and training for the Cebu entertainment industry," Lawrence Panganiban revealed.
CBM 2023 theme “Cebu Ta Bai” aims to highlight the advantages and capabilities of Cebu, foster collaboration among individuals towards a better future and attract more opportunities, while underscoring Cebu’s resilience, distinctiveness and adaptability to changing situations.
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