20PHNET. 20 years of internet connections in the Philippines

JUMP Center, SM Megamall , Mandaluyong City- Philippines

 JUMP Center -venue of the seminar

When internet was introduced in 1994. we  did not have an idea that the Internet would pave the way for the growth of the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry and entrepreneurs who make money just by connecting to the Internet.

Philippine Internet, he said, started with a meager 64 kbps shared by educational institutions.

The Internet has equalized access to the world for rich and poor. Of course, it was only a footpath – an incredibly small 64 kbps (kilo bytes per second) which cost US$11,00 per month. We can now access the Internet at 100 mbps (mega bytes per second) for a few dollars.

Mr. Jim Ayson

He introduce the speakers of the event

Mr. John Dang

He discussed the future of real estate business in the country.

Mr. Markku Lepistro

Mr. Edison Tan

Three Important points: 1.) Super Apps 2.) Natural Interface 3.) Cloud

Mr. Douglas Ma

Uber is evolving the way the world moves. By seamlessly connecting riders to drivers through our apps, we make cities more accessible, opening up more possibilities for riders and more business for drivers. From our founding in 2009 to our launches in over 70 cities today, Uber’s rapidly expanding global presence continues to bring people and their cities closer.

Uber: https://www.uber.com/

Note: At the end of the short talk we were treated to an afternoon snacks