IGNITE X 2026
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TechShakepresentsIN PARTNERSHIP WITHPhilippine Startup Week 2026

IGNITE X 2026 — Shaping an Intelligent
ASEAN Future

Connecting People, Technology, and Innovation

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November 10, 2026 Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center, Philippines

A decade of IGNITE

Ten years in.
The future ahead.

TechShake is proud to present IGNITE X, the milestone 10th edition of its flagship innovation conference.

IGNITE X marks the 10th year of IGNITE in the Philippines. This year, we look ahead to an intelligent ASEAN future shaped by human ingenuity, Artificial Intelligence, and the connections that turn possibilities into progress.

Founders, investors, technology leaders, corporations, and ecosystem builders from ASEAN and Japan come together to exchange perspectives, find common ground, and open doors to new partnerships.

In partnership with Philippine Startup Week 2026

A PHILIPPINE STAGE. A REGIONAL CONVERSATION.

Philippine Startup Week 2026

As an official flagship program of Philippine Startup Week 2026, IGNITE X forms part of the Philippines’ wider regional engagement during its ASEAN Chairship. Ahead of ASEAN Summit Week, it brings the startup and innovation community into the conversation about what comes next for our region.

IGNITE X 2026

Meet your hosts.

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Host

JC Baron

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Host

April Ong Vaño

Relive IGNITE 2025

A taste of what's coming.

A first look

The room is
taking shape.

Speakers

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Portrait of Anidelle Joy Magtolis-AlgusoAnidelle Joy Magtolis-AlgusoPhilippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)Portrait of Shunsuke IchikawaShunsuke IchikawaGarageBankPortrait of Nathan AherneNathan AhernePortrait of Joanna TeoJoanna TeoAttribute Data

SWC Judges

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Portrait of Richard ArmstrongRichard ArmstrongTA VenturesPortrait of Franco VaronaFranco VaronaFoxmont Capital PartnersPortrait of William "Billy" Valtos, Jr.William "Billy" Valtos, Jr.UnionBank of the Philippines

VIPs

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Portrait of Phoebe FontanillaPhoebe FontanillaGobi PartnersPortrait of John AvrettJohn AvrettHive ModularPortrait of Ken PeraltaKen PeraltaBases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA)Portrait of Pia BernalPia BernalKickstart Ventures

COMMUNITY PARTNERS 

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TAITRA ManilaBritish Chamber of Commerce PhilippinesERIAOsaka Startup EcosystemTech GALAGoyang Industry Promotion Agency (GiPA)SidecStartup Island Taiwan

Inside IGNITE X

Find your place.

Explore the people, conversations, and opportunities that make IGNITE X a regional meeting point.

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Exhibitors
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Official Event Partner
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Community Partners
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Media Partners
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SWC Philippines Regional 2026Meet the Top 7 Philippine Regional Finalists
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SWC Ambassador

SWC Ambassador · IGNITE X 2026

Pitch your big ideas.

Aviscenna Syukri · Investor, Pegasus Tech Ventures

Aviscenna Syukri attends IGNITE X 2026 as Startup World Cup Philippines Ambassador.

Aviscenna is an Investor at Pegasus Tech Ventures, with an area of interest including Southeast Asia, and South Asia region. Aviscenna is also a part of the Startup World Cup.

Extended deadline · October 30, 2026, 11:59 PM PHT

Startup World Cup at IGNITE X 2026

Pitch on the world stage.

The winning startup advances toward the global Startup World Cup.

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Extended deadlineApplications close October 30, 2026 · 11:59 PM PHT
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Startup World Cup — presented by Pegasus Tech Ventures

Applications closed October 30, 2026, 11:59 PM PHT

Where it happens

Quezon City M.I.C.E. Center

Elliptical Road, Quezon City Hall Compound, Diliman, Quezon City

November 10, 2026

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November 10 · Quezon City

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