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🎋 Thank you to every speaker, researcher, participant, and partner who made the Bamboo Technology & Innovation Summit 2026 a resounding success. Your passion for bamboo science and sustainable innovation continues to inspire the entire region.

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About the Event

What is the Bamboo Technology & Innovation Summit?

The Bamboo Technology & Innovation Summit 2026 is a two-day gathering of bamboo farmers, industry players, researchers, and partners aimed at strengthening the bamboo industry in the country.

The summit will feature discussions on bamboo research and innovations, textile applications, species selection and environmental benefits, processing technologies, product development, industry partnerships, and sustainable plantation models.

A special session will explore Bamboo Carbon Credit Opportunities with EcoGuard Global — an exploratory discussion on how bamboo's carbon absorption may potentially create future income opportunities, and what it could mean for growers and industry stakeholders in the Philippines.

This event serves as a platform to connect farmers, enterprises, institutions, and government agencies toward a more innovative, sustainable, and market-driven bamboo industry.

Bamboo Innovation
🌿 Sustainability 🔬 Innovation 💼 Livelihood 🤝 Community 🌏 Climate Action
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Days of Events
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Expert Speakers
50+
Exhibitors
500+
Expected Participants

Event Program for two venues

Program

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Who You'll Hear From

Keynote Speakers & Guests

Our lineup of experts spans science, industry, policy, and community. Click any card to view their profile.

Guests

Sec. Renato Solidum Jr
Sec. Renato U. Solidum Jr.
Secretary
Department of Science and Technology
Usec. Sancho Mabborang
Usec. Sancho A. Mabborang
Undersecretary for Regional Operations
Department of Science and Technology
Tristan L. Abando
Tristan L. Abando
Regional Director
Department of Science and Technology Region VII
Asec. Ma. Teresa De Guzman
Asec. Maria Teresa Bien De Guzman
Assistant Secretary for Countryside Development
Department of Science and Technology
Bryan B. ybañez
Bryan B. Ybanez
Provincial Director
DOST–Cebu Provincial Science and Technology Office (PSTO)
Melvin Justin Labuca
Melvin Justin "Benjo" Labuca
Chairperson
Cebu Bamboo Industry Development Council (CBIDC)

Bamboo Technology & Innovation Summit Speakers

Dr. Rico Cabangon
Dr. Rico Cabangon
Director IV
DOST-Forest Products Research and Development Institute
Jenneli E. Caya
Jenneli E. Caya
Supervising Science Research Specialist & OIC-RDD
DOST - Philippine Textile Research Institute (PTRI)
Dr. Ronald Galindo
Dr. Ronald Galindo
Dean, College of Engineering
Cebu Technological University - Main Campus
Albert John Mallari
Albert John M. Mallari
Assistant Professor
University of Philippines - Cebu City
Christine Surban
Christine D. Surban
Project Technical Specialist I
DOST 7 - Furniture Testing Laboratory
Fr Victoriano Labao
Fr Victoriano Labao
Founder
Kabilin Nature Farms And Bamboo Center
Fr Carlo Cordaro
Carlo Cordaro
President & CEO
Cebu Fil Veneer Corporation / CFIF
Robert Palomares
Robert Palomares
Founder
HomeBiz BambooTech Development Center

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Rino Dominic Cabungcal
Rino Dominic Cabungcal
Science Research Specialist II & Innovation Hub Manager
Department of Science and Technology – Region VII
Melanie C. Ng
Melanie C. Ng
Co-Chairperson, Regional Development Council (RDC) VII
Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI)
Maria Teresa L. De Guzman
Maria Teresa L. De Guzman
Director, Agricultural Resources Management Research Division (ARMRD)
DOST–Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD)
Jeffrey Llanto
Jeffrey Llanto
Executive Director & Co-Founder
CVISNET Foundation, Inc. (Central Visayas Information Sharing Network)
Elmo Nazareno
Elmo Nazareno
President & Chief Software Architect
Rameses Systems, Inc.
G. Chandraprakash Sharma
G. Chandraprakash Sharma
CEO & Founder
Wisflux Tech Labs
Dr. Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava
Dr. Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava
Program Leader, SARAI CeNTRO
Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry (SARAI)
Hon. Verna Magallon
Hon. Verna Magallon
Vice Mayor Mayor
Alegria, Cebu
Hon. Glenn Baricuatro
Hon. Glenn Baricuatro
Municipal Mayor
Pinamungajan, Cebu

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Event Highlights

Secure your spot for two back-to-back milestones in Cebu's innovation landscape. Pre-registration is free but mandatory for entry.

🎋 Event 1: Bamboo Technology & Innovation Summit 2026
Focus: Sustainable industry growth & modern bamboo applications.
🛰️ Event 2: Cebu Innovation Hub & SARAI CeNTRO Launching
Focus: Smart agriculture & startup ecosystem empowerment.
📅Date: March 4–5, 2026
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
👥Who can join: Farmers, LGUs, SUCs/HEIs, MSMEs, tech startups, researchers, and students.
🎟️Admission: Free | Slots: Limited per session
📞(032) 254 8269
✉️ord@region7.gov.ph

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