ProcureCon Asia 2026
July 7 - 9, 2026
Equarius Hotel Sentosa, Singapore
Edgardo Guevara Apitana
CPO A. Magsaysay Inc.Edgardo ( Egay ) G. Apitana is the Chief Procurement Officer at A. Magsaysay Inc., based in Manila, Philippines, since December 2014. He oversees the Strategic Procurement Unit (SPU) for the Magsaysay Group of Companies, which spans various industries including shipping, logistics, education, real estate, and BPOs. His role involves strategic sourcing, contract management, and ensuring procurement functions align with corporate goals and compliance standards.
Egay is responsible for initiating procurement quality improvement initiatives, developing procurement policies, and managing vendor relationships. He also focuses on risk management by developing systems to mitigate organizational risks. Financially, he manages the SPU's budget, ensures cost savings, and SLAs with business units.
In terms of business intelligence, Edgardo analyzes procurement data for strategic planning and conducts supply assessments to improve the supply base. He also emphasizes leadership and staff development within the SPU, aiming to nurture potential leaders and enhance team competencies which has been strengthen during his stint with Chevron Holdings Inc. and Malaysian Marine and Heavy Engineering in Malaysia.
Egay promotes environmental sustainability by integrating green processes and engaging in environmentally beneficial projects. He maintains strong relationships with suppliers and continuously seeks new vendors to support the company's procurement needs. He is currently working on his dissertation paper under the Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Engineering at Mapua University in the Philippines.
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 1 – 8 July 2026, Wednesday
9:20 AM Industry Roundtables: Identifying your top 3 procurement pain points
Kick off the summit by connecting with peers from your industry in a focused roundtable discussion. Together, you'll identify the top three procurement challenges currently impacting your sector. Guided by structured prompts and peer sharing, each group will capture practical insights that will help shape conversations throughout the conference.
By the end of the session, we will have identified the top three procurement pain points across industries.
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Roundtable 1: Manufacturing & Industrial Speaker: Maria Cristina De Leon Sta. Maria, Country Procurement Head, Linde Philippines |
Roundtable 2: Retail, eCommerce & Consumer Goods Speaker: |
Roundtable 3: Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare & Life Sciences Speaker: Maxime Piguet, Regional Head of Procurement, Haleon |
Roundtable 4: Energy, Utilities & Natural Resources Speakers: Jhoana Tamayor, Procurement Group Director, Enterprise, Manila Water |
Roundtable 5: Banking, Financial Services & FinTech Speaker: Mahbub Ahmed Chowdhury, Senior Vice President & Head of Procurement, City Bank PLC |
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Roundtable 6: Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Speaker: Edgardo Guevara Apitana, CPO, A. Magsaysay Inc. |
Roundtable 7: Technology, Software & Digital Platforms Speaker: Kaye Sumanga, Head of Procurement, Grab |
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Roundtable 9: Hospitality, Travel & Aviation Speaker: Zyad Khan, Associate Director, Procurement, Contracts & ESG, Dubai World Trade Center |
Roundtable 10: Construction, Infrastructure & Real Estate Speaker: |
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Roundtable 12: Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Engineering Speaker: Chaw Khuan Goh, Head of Strategic Sourcing, VAT Manufacturing Malaysia |
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Roundtable 14: Education, Research & Professional Services Speaker: |
Roundtable 15: Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises Speaker: |
MAIN CONFERENCE DAY 2 – 9 July 2026, Thursday
4:20 PM Industry Roundtables: From Challenges to Solutions
Building on the insights gathered during the Day 1 morning roundtables, industry groups reconvene to compare what has changed, what has been validated, and what solutions are emerging. Guided by a structured framework, participants will:
- Reassess the top 3 challenges identified on Day 1
- Benchmark their peers' progress and approaches
- Co-design practical next steps, tools, or strategies to bring back to their organisations
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Roundtable 11: Automotive & Mobility | Roundtable 12: Aerospace, Defense & Advanced Engineering | Roundtable 13: Food, Beverage & Agribusiness | Roundtable 14: Education, Research & Professional Services | Roundtable 15: Government, Public Sector & State-Owned Enterprises |
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Edgardo.
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