MANILA, Philippines — For over two decades, the Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (Worldbex) has served as a pillar of innovation for the industry. As it gears up for its 25th anniversary in March, it is committed to present another groundbreaking installment while ensuring accessibility as part of its mission to champion inclusive growth.
In this regard, Worldbex is thrilled to present its early bird rates for one of its key show highlights, the Worldbex Seminars.
The Worldbex Seminars are CPD-accredited seminars that have long catered to architects, engineers, interior designers, and other peers in the industry.
Each year, these seminars center around timely themes that address pressing issues faced by both the industry and the urban community. From the latest industry trends to infrastructural problems that threaten to stunt progress, experts are invited to weigh in and provide much-needed insights.
This year, Worldbex Seminars is back to serve as a platform for members of the industry to come together and obtain the knowledge they need to continue moving forward.
Slated from March 19 to 21, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), the Worldbex Seminars 2020 will unite 18 speakers from five different countries to provide the construction and design industry with prodigious perspectives that could very well revolutionize their respective fields.
Under the theme of Urban Planning and Sustainability, the first day of the seminar will have guest speakers Arch. Felino Palafox, Dato Faris Yahaya from Malaysia, and Paulo Alcazaren. A panel discussion will also be held on the same day with lead discussants Daniel Lichauco, Cathy Saldana, and Paul Collins from the UK.
Themed Green Architecture and Interior Design, day two will have Carmelito Tatlonghari, Jean Sebastien Bourdages from Canada, and Arch. Rattapong Angkasith, Ph.D. from Thailand as guest speakers. Meanwhile, the panel discussions will be led by Chat Fores, Dr. Isabella Miaja from France, and Eggarat Wongcharit from Thailand.
For the third and final day, under the theme of project management and Philippine development, the guest speakers are Ts. Ir. Han Liang Hwang from Malaysia and John Covello from Singapore. A panel discussion will likewise be held, led by BCDA president and CEO Vivencio Dizon, Arch. Royal Pineda, Arch. Antonio “Budji” Layug, and DPWH Secretary Mark Villar.
For professionals, the early bird rates are P2,850 until January 15, P4,850 from January 16 to February 15, P7,00 from February 16 onwards. For students, the early bird rates are P2,850 until January 15 and P3,500 from January 16 onwards. Students must present a valid student ID (not expired) upon onsite registration. Payments must be settled on or before February 16 to confirm one’s seat.
Industry professionals are encouraged to take advantage of the early bird rates for the Worldbex Seminars 2020 happening from March 19 to 21 at the 25th Philippine World Building and Construction Expo (Worldbex 2020).
Interested attendees may register at www.worldbex.com/seminars. For more information, call Dolly Cruz at (02) 865-9239 or email dolly.worldbex@gmail.com.