Call for Conference Speakers

CALL FOR SPEAKERS


LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

ISACA Manila Chapter is looking for industry experts, thought leaders and passionate information and technology professional willing to share your real-world experiences, insights and knowledge to the 2025 ISACA Manila Conference happening on August 7-8, 2025.

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the ability to adapt and innovate is crucial for organizations worldwide. 

As a continuation of last year's conference focus, this theme emphasizes the critical importance of building and maintaining trust in the digital realm. 

Here are some conference topics aligned with the theme “Strengthening Digital Trust: Embedding Innovation, Resilience, and Sustainability”:

1. Digital Trust & Cybersecurity

       The Future of Digital Identity: Balancing Security, Privacy, and User Experience

       Beyond Compliance: Embedding Cyber Resilience in Business Operations

       Mitigating AI-Powered Cyber Threats: Strategies for a Secure Digital Future

       The Role of Blockchain in Strengthening Digital Trust and Data Integrity

 

2. Innovation & Emerging Technologies

       The Ethical Use of AI in Business: Navigating Risks and Opportunities

       Harnessing Generative AI for Secure and Sustainable Digital Transformation

       Smart Contracts & Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Opportunities and Challenges

       Quantum Computing and the Next Era of Data Security

       IoT Security: Strengthening Trust in an Increasingly Connected World

 

3. Digital Resilience & Risk Management

       Resilient Digital Ecosystems: Ensuring Business Continuity in the Age of Disruption

       Data Privacy in a Hyper-Connected World: Strategies for Compliance and Protection

       Proactive Risk Management in the Era of Digital Transformation

       Cyber Incident Response & Crisis Management: Lessons from Real-World Attacks

       The Future of Digital Supply Chain Security and Risk Mitigation

 

4. Sustainability & Responsible Tech Development

       Green IT and Sustainable Digital Infrastructure: Reducing the Carbon Footprint

       Ethical AI: Ensuring Transparency and Fairness in Algorithmic Decision-Making

       Sustainable Cloud Computing: Achieving Efficiency without Compromising Security

       The Circular Economy of Technology: Reducing E-Waste through Innovation

       Embedding ESG Principles into Digital Transformation Strategies

 

5. Regulatory & Compliance Trends

       Navigating Global Data Privacy Laws: GDPR, CCPA, and Beyond

       Digital Trust in the Financial Sector: Regulatory Challenges and Innovations

       The Future of Digital Governance: Aligning Policies with Emerging Technologies

       Compliance by Design: Integrating Security and Ethics into Digital Frameworks

       Bridging the Digital Trust Gap: Policy, Regulation, and Industry Best Practices

 

6. The Human Factor in Digital Trust

       Cybersecurity Awareness and Culture: The Role of People in Digital Trust

       Diversity, Inclusion, and Ethics in Tech: Strengthening Trust in AI and Innovation

       Building Consumer Confidence in Digital Services: Strategies for Transparency and Engagement

       Digital Skills for the Future: Bridging the Talent Gap in Cybersecurity & Compliance

       The Psychology of Digital Trust: How Human Behavior Shapes Cybersecurity Practices

 

PLEASE BE GUIDED OF THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

FORMAT AND CONTENT
Abstracts should be 250-500 words in length. It should cover the outline of the presentation and the relevant concepts to be discussed.

The following details should be included:

1. Presentation title and author’s Name

2. Affiliation/Company

3. Contact details: Office & mobile number, email address

4. The paper should be written in English, 12 point, Arial font, single-spaced.


SUBMISSION PROCESS
Send the abstract through email to secretariat@isaca-manila.org with an email subject line of “Call for Speakers Submission” Submissions are subject for review and selection by the Conference Organizing Committee. 

Selected abstracts would be included in the speakers’ line up for this year’s Conference. If your submission is accepted for the Conference presentation, you need to submit the complete presentation materials on or before April 5, 2025. 

The presentation materials should be either in Adobe PDF or MS PowerPoint format. All full presentation materials submitted to the conference will be reviewed by a committee and may be subject for revision in response to reviewer comments and suggestions, with the agreement of the speaker involved. 

Email the presentation materials to secretariat@isaca-manila.org with the subject line of “Final Presentation Materials”.

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
Deadline for submission of Abstracts: April 1, 2025

Notification of Presentation Acceptance: April 20, 2025

Deadline for submission of Complete Presentation: 

Conference Proper: August 7-8, 2025



SPEAKER GUIDELINES:
Speaker Guidelines for chosen speakers:

1. Time allotted for each speaker is 50 minutes.

2. Please allot some time for Q&A; moderators will be assigned to facilitate Q&A during your session, and can initiate the Q&A portion

3. If you do not wish to be asked questions after your presentation, please inform the moderator beforehand;

4.Please limit your PowerPoint presentation to 20-30 slides maximum, excluding Title & Contact info slides

5. If you wish to be notified of the remaining time, or require a timer, please inform the moderator in charge, beforehand.

6. If there are any requests, special materials/equipment needed, or planned activities for your session, please do not hesitate to inform us of such in advance, so that we may prepare accordingly.

7. Presentations should be genuinely informative, newsworthy or useful content, and not be a disguised pre-sales presentation.

 

For further information about 2025 ISACA Manila Annual Conference, please contact the following representatives of the conference organizing committee:

Conference Chairs:

Jeannine Roxas

Carmelo Alcala

Raymond Reglos

EMAIL: secretariat@isaca-manila.org | staff@isaca-manila.org