The NordCham Philippines Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Outlook 2026
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The NordCham Philippines Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Outlook 2026 is more than a meeting—it’s a platform to celebrate achievements, strengthen governance, and chart a bold course for the year ahead.
Under the theme “From Reflection to Direction,” this event empowers members to shape strategies aligned with economic trends, sustainability goals, and regional opportunities.
Why It Matters
- Transparent Governance: Review NordCham’s 2025 performance and elect the Board of Directors for 2026.
- Your Voice, Our Future: Participate in shaping NordCham’s strategic direction for the year ahead.
- Thought Leadership: Gain expert insights to navigate economic and business challenges.
- Partnerships & Growth: Forge connections that strengthen Nordic-Philippine collaboration.
Here’s what to expect on January 30, 2026:
Outlook 2026: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges
⏰ 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Open to all members and guests
Start the year with actionable insights from top experts on the Philippine economy and business landscape:
Philippine Economic Outlook 2026: Growth, Inflation, Rates & FX
Speaker:Dante R. Tinga Jr., SVP & Director of Research, BDO Unibank Inc.
Focus: Macro baselines and scenarios—GDP, inflation, policy rates, FX, external balances, sector performance, credit conditions—and implications for financing, investment timing, and hedging.
Philippine Risk Outlook 2026: External Environment, Geopolitics and Scenarios
Speaker:Dr. Dan Steinbock, Founder, Difference Group Ltd
Focus: Political calendar and legislative priorities; regulatory pipeline (data, competition, energy, labor, ESG/reporting); geopolitical/supply chain considerations; security and compliance hotspots; scenario planning and stakeholder mapping for Nordic-Philippine trade.
Keynote – Fiscal Direction 2026: Government Priorities & Policy Reforms
Speaker:Frederick D. Go, Secretary, Department of Finance
Focus: Government priorities, fiscal stance (revenues, spending, deficit/debt), priority reforms and timelines (tax administration, incentives, digitalization, PPPs), and signals to investors/capital market development.
Why Attend?
- Gain clarity on economic conditions, anticipate risks, and identify growth opportunities to position your business for success in 2026.
Annual General Meeting (AGM)
⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Exclusive to NordCham Business Partners (members)
Includes election of Board Directors, presentation of reports, and strategic plans for 2026.
Important Information for Business Partners (Members)
Board Director Nominations:
- Each corporate business partner may nominate one (1) person, who must be the official representative or alternate representative on record.
- Deadline: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Proxy Voting:
- If you cannot attend, you may authorize a proxy to vote on your behalf.
- Proxies must be submitted in writing and filed with the Secretary on or before January 15, 2026
- The proxy authorization is valid only for the AGM on January 30, 2026.
Action Required: Submit your nominations and proxies early to ensure your voice is heard.
NORDCHAM PHILIPPINES ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2026 | BOARD NOMINATION & PROXY FORM – Fill out form
Join us as we reflect, engage, and set the direction for a stronger Nordic-Philippine business community in 2026.
Jan 30, 2026
8:00 AM – 12:00 PM GMT+8Add to Calendar
Makati
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Inc.
Contact Organizer
+63 823965651
AGENDA
Outlook 2026: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges
- 8:00 AM – 8:50 AM Registration & Coffee
- 8:50 AM – 9:00 AM Opening Remarks and Introduction
- 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM Philippine Economic Outlook 2026: Growth, Inflation, Rates & FX
- 9:20 AM – 9:30 AM Philippine Economic Outlook 2026: Growth, Inflation, Rates & FX and Risks – Q&A
- 9:30 AM – 9:50 AM Philippine Risk Outlook 2026: External Environment, Geopolitics and Scenarios
- 9:50 AM – 10:00 AM Philippine Risk Outlook 2026: External Environment, Geopolitics and Scenarios – Q&A
- 10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Keynote Address: Fiscal Direction 2026: Government Priorities & Policy Reforms
- 10:15 AM – 10:20 AM Closing Remarks
- 10:20 AM – 10:30 AM Break
Annual General Meeting
- 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Registration
- 10:30 AM – 10:40 AM Procedural Business
- 10:40 AM – 10:50 AM President’s Report
- 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM Treasurer’s Report
- 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM Ratification of the Acts of the Board of Directors for 2025
- 11:05 AM – 11:15 AM Election of Directors for 2026
- 11:15 AM – 11:35 AM Appointment of External Auditor | Other Business | Introduction of New Members
- 11:35 AM – 11:55 AM Presentation of 2026 Plans and Programs
- 11:55 AM – 12:00 PM Closing Remarks | Adjournment
SPEAKERS
Frederick D. Go Secretary at Department of Finance Read Bio
Dante R. Tinga, Jr. Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Planning of BDO Unibank, Inc. Read Bio
Dr. Dan Steinbock Founder of Difference Group Ltd Read Bio
Bo Lundqvist President of Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Read Bio
Karsten Hjorth Reichstein Managing Director of Aeven Group Read Bio
Axel Fries Executive Director of Nordic Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines Read Bio