On August 1-2, 2017, Dr. Francisco A. Magno, had the opportunity to represent the Institute while moderating 2 distinguished panel discussions during the Internet of Things Business Platform held at the Manila Marriott hotel. The purpose of this event was to gather experts in ICT, government, and other relevant stakeholders to discuss key issues for adopting the Internet of Things (IoT) technology in Asia.
IoT Leaders' Keynote Panel
L-R: Francisco A. Magno (DLSU-JRIG), Gio Abaquin (SMART Communications), Gavin Barfield (MERALCO), Dr. Francisco Castillo (Maynilad Water Services)
Smart Cities, beyond the buzz Panel
L-R: Francisco A. Magno (DLSU-JRIG), Frederic T. Dimaano (Quezon City), Felino "Jun" Palafox (Palafox Associates), Evelyn Nacario-Castro (Metro Cebu Development and Coordinating Board), Jojit Alcazar (Bases Conversion and Development Authority)