AI-Powered Transformation: How Leaders Are Rebuilding Businesses, Work & Teams to Thrive in 2026

AI is no longer just a technology trend. It is already reshaping how companies hire, develop talent, make decisions, serve customers, and build competitive advantage.

For professionals, the challenge is staying relevant in a workplace that is changing faster than ever. For entrepreneurs and business owners, the challenge is understanding how AI can help them work smarter, move faster, and compete more effectively. The question is no longer whether AI will impact us. It is how we adapt and thrive.

Join PhilCham Connect+ for an evening of insights, discussion, and networking as leaders across people strategy, technology, and business operations share how they are putting AI to work in the real world.

What to Expect

Keynote Speaker: Fabrizio Ulivi

Managing Partner, SBA

Senior OD Consultant

Facilitator & Coach

AI in the Workplace: How Companies Are Rethinking Talent, Leadership & Performance

A seasoned organizational development consultant, Fabrizio partners with senior leaders to design and deploy people strategy, change, transformation, and OD solutions that move real business goals. He has worked with organizations from Fortune 500 multinationals to SMEs across China, Asia, and globally, including clients such as Alibaba Group, Chanel, Schindler, and China Merchants Bank. He is also an experiential learning designer and coach focused on leadership development and team dynamics.

In his keynote, learn how organizations are redesigning talent strategies, performance systems, and leadership development as AI becomes increasingly woven into daily work.

Guest Speaker: Bruce Lau

CEO

Narwhal (Shanghai) AI Technology Beyond ChatGPT: How AI is Reshaping Products, Customer Experience & Business Operations

A visionary leader with deep experience in data science, AI, and biometrics, Bruce leads a global team of 25 experts as CEO of Narwhal. He has driven innovations in palm-vein biometrics, blockchain, and AI for secure, private connection, with prior leadership roles at OOway Technology, Nielsen, and Shanghai Crystal Analytics. He blends business acumen with technical depth to fuel the company's strategic growth and operational excellence.

In his session, discover how AI is being applied far beyond productivity tools, into products, customer experiences, and a new generation of business models.

Guest Speaker: Raquel Castro-So

Head of Quality Operations

Disney Shanghai

How AI is Enhancing Operations, Customer Experience & Decision Making

An accomplished IT leader with over 15 years managing global, high-performing teams across software development, quality assurance, performance engineering, and release and incident management, Raquel brings deep expertise in optimizing complex technology operations. As Head of Quality Operations at one of the world's most iconic entertainment resorts, she has driven continuous improvement and process optimization at scale. A multiple-time top talent and excellence awardee, she pairs technical depth with practical leadership to help professionals stay indispensable in a fast-evolving digital world.

In her session, explore how global organizations are using AI to improve operational efficiency, elevate customer experience, and strengthen business performance.

Panel Discussion: How Leaders Are Navigating AI-Powered Transformation

Featuring all speakers · Moderated by Johannes Tan

Together, the panel will dig into the questions on everyone's mind:

• Is AI a threat or an ally?

• What skills remain uniquely human and valuable?

• How can professionals stay competitive in an AI-driven workplace?

• How can SMEs begin leveraging AI effectively?

• What separates businesses that thrive from those that fall behind?

Why Attend

You will walk away with:

• A clearer understanding of how AI is transforming business and work

• Practical ideas you can apply immediately

• Insights from leaders actively implementing AI in their organizations

• New connections with Filipino professionals, entrepreneurs, and business leaders

Event Details

• Date: Thursday, June 25, 2026

• Time: 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

• Venue: P66, Xiangyang North Road No. 27-1, Jing'an, Shanghai

• Early Bird: RMB 200

• Door Price: RMB 220

• Includes: 1 drink, light snacks, and networking with professionals and business leaders

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PhilCham Connect+: Not just networking. Real insights, skills, and connections to help Filipinos thrive in China.

About PhilCham Shanghai

The Philippine Chamber of Business & Professionals Shanghai (PhilCham Shanghai) is a community of Filipino professionals, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and changemakers committed to helping Filipinos thrive in China.

We believe success in today's fast-evolving environment takes more than hard work. It takes access to knowledge, meaningful connections, opportunities, and a strong support network.

PhilCham exists to:

• Support Filipinos in growing their careers, businesses, and leadership journeys

• Create opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and professional development

• Strengthen business and people-to-people connections between China and the Philippines

• Elevate the Filipino brand and showcase the contributions of Filipinos in business and society