Iloilo is open for business—and the future is now.
With the launch of Iloilo Business Month 2025, the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Iloilo Chapter, Inc. (PCCI Iloilo) kicks off a high-impact, two-month celebration that puts the spotlight on innovation, entrepreneurship, and inclusive growth—positioning Iloilo as the undisputed business capital of Western Visayas.
With the powerful theme “Empowering Possibilities, Elevating Progress,” Iloilo Business Month 2025 becomes the premier convergence of industry stakeholders, startups, local enterprises, and regional leaders. This year’s celebration affirms Iloilo’s collective commitment to innovation, sustainable development, and forward-thinking leadership across diverse sectors.
“From breakthrough summits and innovation expos to leadership sessions and grassroots agri-forums—this two-month celebration led by PCCI Iloilo is all about empowering possibilities and elevating progress,” PCCI Iloilo emphasized.
Key Events Defining Iloilo Business Month 2025
Western Visayas Business Conference and Expo
📍 Grand Xing Imperial Hotel | July 1–2, 2025
The IBM celebration opens with the Western Visayas Business Conference and Expo (WV-BizCon), an influential platform for aligning regional development priorities with innovation and collaboration. Organized in partnership with the Regional Development Council Region VI, DTI Region VI, and PCCI Iloilo, the conference brings together key leaders from government, business chambers, development organizations, and the startup ecosystem.
PCCI Iloilo Academy
📍 Muelle Deli and Restaurant | July 4, 2025
This learning event emphasizes personal leadership and mindset transformation—nurturing bold, purpose-driven leaders in Iloilo’s growing business landscape.
PCCI Iloilo Businesserye
📍 July 16, 2025
The Businesserye is a storytelling initiative that shares inspiring stories of local enterprises that have made a lasting impact on the community—spotlighting the human side of business success.
Iloilo Coffee Festival
📍 Iloilo Convention Center | July 17–20, 2025
Now on its third year, the Iloilo Coffee Fest 2025 is the region’s largest celebration of coffee culture. This flagship event highlights the entire coffee value chain, bridging the rural-urban divide—from farmer to barista—and establishing Iloilo as a key player in the Philippine coffee scene.
What’s Up Western Visayas 2025
📍 Courtyard by Marriott Iloilo | July 18, 2025
The biggest regional business assembly under IBM 2025, What’s Up Western Visayas showcases inspiring stories of innovation, social impact, and entrepreneurship. This year’s theme, “Innovate, Integrate, Elevate: Powering Western Visayas for the Future,” brings together an exceptional lineup of thought leaders including:
- Boy Abunda, King of Talk
- Dom Hernandez, Operating Partner, Kaya Founders
- Kislay Chandra, COO, Sprout Solutions
- Prof. Xavier Alpasa, CEO, Rags2Riches
- Nicki Agcaoili, Chief Country Executive, Carelon Global Solutions Philippines
- Oscar Bulaong Jr., PhD, Ateneo Graduate School of Business
- Roel Z. Castro, CEO, MORE Electric and Power Corporation
Innovators Summit
📍 Grand Xing Imperial Hotel | July 31 – August 2, 2025
A premier gathering for entrepreneurs, investors, and changemakers, the Innovators Summit aims to ignite game-changing ideas and showcase impactful solutions. Esteemed speakers include:
- Cosette Canilao, CEO, Aboitiz InfraCapital
- Lars Hajslund, JCI World President 2006
- James Anthony Lim, Marketing Expert and Former UA&P Professor
- Luzmar Gabor, MSME Innovation Consultant and Go Negosyo Coach
Coffee Moments: Industry Business Matching
📍 Vermillion Hotel Iloilo | August 9, 2025
In collaboration with Sun Life, this networking session is designed to connect businesses with potential partners, promoting synergies across industries.
Agrinnovate 2.0
📍 Iloilo Provincial Capitol | August 25–29, 2025
This agricultural innovation summit connects farmers, agripreneurs, and stakeholders to advance Iloilo’s agribusiness sector. It aims to future-proof agriculture through technology, sustainability, and innovation.
Iloilo Trio Events 2025
📍 Iloilo Convention Center | July 17–20, 2025
A multi-sectoral exhibition combining PhilBex Iloilo, MafBex Iloilo, and TLex Iloilo—three major trade shows curated by Worldbex Services International. These events bring together leaders from construction, food, tourism, and lifestyle industries, further enhancing Iloilo’s position as a hub of enterprise and creativity.
A United Push for Growth and Innovation
As Iloilo Business Month 2025 unfolds, PCCI Iloilo continues to champion inclusive and sustainable progress, offering a diverse set of platforms for business growth, talent development, and inter-sectoral collaboration. It’s more than a celebration—it’s a bold step toward making Iloilo the future-ready economic heart of Western Visayas.
About PCCI Iloilo
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Iloilo Chapter, Inc. is a non-stock, non-profit, and non-government organization dedicated to being the unified voice of Iloilo’s business community. It serves as an independent forum for promoting sustainable economic development across the province and city of Iloilo.
