Manila, Philippines: With the theme, ‘Overdrive: E-Commerce Shifts Into High Gear’, the Digital Commerce Association of the Philippines or DCOM organizes the Digital Commerce Summit 2013. This year’s summit will emphasize DCOM’s advocacy in moving the country’s E-commerce industry forward as our economy grows and expands. DCOM aims to uplift the Philippines E-commerce industry amidst innovative technological advancements and ever-changing consumers’ behavior and lifestyle that greatly affect the digital marketplaces from all over the world. The conference takes place at the Hotel Intercontinental, Makati City on February 27-28.

Digital Commerce Experts will converge in this event. They will present and share their business ideas and insights on online business, industry trends, forecasts and challenges; and proven business case. It will be attended by more than 150 delegates who are mostly entrepreneurs, business owners, retailers, e-commerce managers, mobile commerce managers, marketing/brand managers, telcos, agencies, publishers, media, suppliers and bloggers.

Among the invited Experts and Resource Speakers are: Secretary Gregory Domingo, Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry; Undersecretary Zenaida Cuison Maglaya, Consumer Welfare and Business Regulation Group, Department of Trade and Industry; Jack Madrid, President of Digital Commerce Association of the Philippines (DCOM) and Country Manager of Multiply Philippines; Chan Wing Cheung Joseph, Founder and CEO of AsiaPay; Oliver Segovia, CEO of AVA; Bjorn Pardo, Chairman and CEO of Xend Business Solutions, Inc.; Tof Salcedo, Founder and Director for Search and Digital Services, SEOPinas Web Consulting and Design; Kim Lato, Founder of Kimstore; Dustin Andaya, Founder and CEO of Islandrose.net; Frederic Levy, CEO of CashCashPinoy; Arne Reodique, Managing Director of MyMusicStore.com.ph; Maria Rodriguez Java, Country Managing Director- Philippines of Effective Measure; Earl Martin Valencia, President and Co-Founder of IdeaSpace Foundation; Allian Marie Sheila G. de la Cruz, Customer Experience Head of Multiply Philippines; Jenise Louise Gerodias-Diaz, Founder and CEO of Snoe Beauty Products, Inc.; Theresita Eisma, Director & Executive Vice President of Air 21 & e-Konek Pilipinas, Inc.; Zafar Ahmed, Social Media and Search Manager of TrueLogic Solutions Inc.; Jojo Anonuevo, CEO & Managing Director of Ensogo Philippines at Living Social; Eliseo P. Doroteo, Senior Manager, Collections and Card Fraud Control Department Card Banking Group, Bank of Philippine Islands (BPI); and F. Patrick Cuartero, President and CEO of Groupon Philippines..and many more!

Expect that the DCOM Summit 2013 to be comprehensive in content. On Day 1, Experts will discuss following topics: the state of customer service in E-commerce (tools and best practices); managing and mitigating fraud in online business; delivery; order fulfillment and logistics; managing successful online stores; online marketing (SEO/SEM); and fundraising online for CSR. On the other hand, on Day 2 topics are: PPP (Private Public Partnership) to move E-commerce in the Philippines; the evolution of deal sites in the Philippines; social media and E-commerce: myth or reality; big names go digital; and after 6 months: lesson learned in the Philippine market. Be sure to listen eagerly while the speakers discuss their designated topics.

Here are the top reasons why you should never miss the DCOM Summit — First, you will know the current industry situation and landscape of the e-commerce in the Philippines. You will not be left out on what’s new! Second, you will have the opportunity to listen to trends and forecasts shaping the e-commerce industry both local and global. Third, you will have the chance to get global business perspective from Experts. Fourth, you can gain insights, strategies and big business ideas if you currently don’t know what to do. Fifth, you can learn from case studies and experiences of key players in the e-commerce industry. Sixth, you will be able to grab the chance of pitching your business with VCs, incubators and investors. And lastly, you can meet and network with e-commerce experts, business owners, investors and merchants.

With the above coverage, the DCOM Summit 2013 is the most comprehensive industry-wide learning and networking event. The DCOM (Digital Commerce Association of the Philippines) is the premier trade organization advocating digital commerce (internet and mobile) in the Philippines. For membership and registration in the Summit, please call: +632-8960639, 8960637 and ask for Ms. Maricor, email: norelyn@fmi.com.ph, visit website: www.dcom.ph/summit2013.