The SGV Technology Risk team participated in the ISACA Manila Academe Summit 2025, themed “Navigating the IT Governance Landscape: Pathways to Success,” held on 15 November 2025 at the University of Santo Tomas (UST). Organized by ISACA Manila in partnership with the UST Accounting Information System (AIS) Society, the event gathered more than 300 BS AIS students from different colleges and universities for a half-day program on digital transformation and IT governance.
SGV Technology Risk Senior Manager Elvin Mercader opened the event by delivering his welcome remarks, while Manager Dale Andrew Aquino led the plenary session on “Expanding Horizons of AIS Professionals in Today’s Business Context.” He discussed the evolving digital economy, trends shaping business transformation, and the challenges organizations face as technology accelerates. He emphasized the vital role AIS professionals play in the digital trust ecosystem, noting the growing demand for talent based on ISACA certification trends.
Dale also highlighted the broad career opportunities for AIS graduates, identifying skills essential for future professionals and sharing strategies to overcome common barriers students experience. He concluded with a personal message of inspiration, reflecting on his journey from being a UST student to becoming an SGV Manager.
Alongside the plenary, the SGV booth provided students with an opportunity to learn more about SGV’s Technology Risk practice. The booth was manned by Technology Risk Partner Conrad Allan M. Alviz, Managers Renz Criste and Cris Angelo Bola, Senior Associate Mark Oliveros and Associate Jewel Mae Mesina, together with Allysa Ignacio and Jessa Monteiro from the AGA Resource Management team.
The summit strengthened SGV’s engagement with the academe and reaffirmed the Firm’s commitment to supporting future professionals as they navigate a rapidly evolving technology and governance landscape.
