DAY 0: Tuesday, 19 March 2024
Garden Rooms I, II & III

Attire: Casual / business casual

  • Participants may check into their rooms; sign-in for the Summit; collect their name badges; pick up their conference shirt; and partake in some light refreshments

  • All participants are invited to the Garden Rooms for cocktails and a light meal.

DAY 1: Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Diplomatic Hall

Attire: Business casual / cultural wear
Evening attire:
Business / semi formal / cultural wear

  • Participants may make their way to the Diplomatic Hall to take photos, mingle, and settle in.

  • The first Asia ERG Summit officially starts!

  • Mark Woolfrey

    Head of Global Business Services, Manulife

  • Join this warm-up activity and get to know you colleagues better!

  • Antonio “Tony” G. Lambino II

    President, Ayala Foundation, Inc.

    Learn from and be inspired by Ayala Foundation Inc, one of the pioneering corporate foundations in the Philippines. As the social development arm of the Ayala group of companies, Ayala Foundation is committed to community development, working closely with communities in identifying compelling developmental needs and providing suitable solutions with measurable outcomes.

  • Moderators:
    - Allison Gai
    - Jafar Kalbouneh
    - Fred Uy

    Revisit some of the successes across the various markets under our four strategic pillars: Workforce; Workplace; Community; and Business.

  • Munch, mix and mingle!

    For those that need to use the prayer room, please proceed to Executive Room I (turn left when you exit the main hall)

  • Sudesh Thevasenabathy

    Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Asia, Manulife

    Understand what we aspire to achieve by 2030 through the 8 Manulife Global DEI Aspirations, which conveys our commitment to creating a more inclusive and equitable workplace in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    Dive deeper into our 2024 strategy and the key role the ERGs and DEI Councils play.

  • Munch, mix and mingle!

    For those that need to use the prayer room, please proceed to Executive Room I (turn left when you exit the main hall)

  • Share your thoughts on the 8 2030 Aspirations that were shared in the previous session.

  • Tina Arcilla
    Senior Manager, DEI Asia, Manulife

    Understand the basic requirements and helpful tools at your disposal.

  • This working session is intended for ERG / Commitee / Pillar leads to discuss their strategic focus in 2024 and beyond

  • Munch, mix and mingle!

    For those that need to use the prayer room, please proceed to Executive Room I (turn left when you exit the main hall)

  • In this session we explore how to better our colleagues’ experience by looking at examples from DEI practitioners:
    - Chris Eugenio (BHP)
    - John Calica (JG Summit Holdings)
    - Fiona Wong (Manulife)

  • Learn practical ways of crafting your message in ways that resonate with your audience.

  • We wrap up the day with key takeaways and instructions on Day 2 breakout activities.

  • Join colleagues who are observing Ramadan in having some water and dates before they go for prayers.

  • Dress to impress! Relax, dine and enjoy a surprise filled programme.

    • Stay on in Diplomatic Hall after the meal to be one of he first to play test Pangea Proxima, a boardgame commissioned by Manulife.
      (Playtime: 60 min)

    • Proceed to Executive III to enjoy a locally developed game called Incluciety.
      (Playtime: 30 min)

DAY 2: Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Diplomatic Hall

Attire: Please wear your Conference shirt (styled however you please)