The Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (PamCham) brought together top business owners, executives, and organization leaders for a high-impact learning session on artificial intelligence during its 62nd Kapihan event titled "Pioneering the Future: Generative AI for Executives & Business Leaders," held at BMW Premier Cars in the City of San Fernando.
Moving Beyond the Hype: Practical AI Applications
The forum drew a full house of decision-makers eager to future-proof their organizations and lead with intelligence in 2026 and beyond . The event featured two distinguished industry leaders: Bert Batac, CEO of BMWARE & IBM Certified GenAI Strategist, who delivered strategic insights on how enterprise leaders can implement secure, high-value generative AI frameworks to drive business growth while protecting data sovereignty . Meanwhile, Fatima Yambao, CEO of Digiteer, demystified the critical mindset shifts required to lead in an AI-driven economy and showcased real, high-impact applications of Generative AI across industries . Both sessions sparked dynamic discussions on how local businesses can adopt AI responsibly and competitively, with both speakers emphasizing practical integration strategies over hype.
Strategic Governance and Future AI Talks
The forum also tackled the importance of robust governance for enterprises navigating the digital future . As organizations increasingly experiment with agentic AI systems that can handle complex tasks semi-autonomously, experts emphasize the necessity of human-in-the-loop oversight, vigilant review of AI outputs, and ensuring data use remains within legal and ethical boundaries . Due to the overwhelming turnout and strong engagement, PamCham announced plans to launch a series of strategic AI talks aimed at bringing world-class technological leadership directly to the Pampanga business community . As a key business organization that has long served as a unified, single voice for Pampanga's business community, PamCham's proactive approach to digital transformation reinforces its role as a catalyst for leadership development and economic progress in the region.
