BNI Philippines Concludes IBMC 2026 with International Leaders and Networking Success | Pasay City, Philippines — BNI Philippines successfully hosted the International Business Matching Conference (IBMC) 2026 on June 17–18 at the Newport Performing Arts Theater, bringing together BNI members, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals from around the globe under the theme “ACCELERATE.”
With the guiding philosophy of “Givers Gain,” IBMC 2026 showcased how collaboration, strategic networking, and purposeful connections can drive business growth across industries and borders.
The two-day event featured thought-provoking sessions and practical insights from a lineup of distinguished speakers. Highlighting the conference was keynote speaker Mr. Neeraj Shah, a global LinkedIn strategist and AI pioneer, who shared actionable strategies on leveraging AI to save time, streamline business processes, and scale profits effectively.
BNI Philippines leaders Mr. YP Lai and Mr. Dexter Ortega, National Directors of BNI Philippines, welcomed attendees and provided insights on the vision for the organization, including strategic plans to expand and strengthen the BNI network nationwide.
Plenary sessions featured international perspectives from BNI chapters worldwide. BNI Hong Kong & BNI Macau – Stanley Kong, Stella Yung and BNI Uganda – Diana Ninsiima Kibuuka shared insights on consistent, deliberate, and collaborative actions that drive growth, while BNI South Korea – John Yoon and BNI China – Lion Lai, Cecily Huang discussed the Givers Gain philosophy and strategies to accelerate business growth in global markets.
Additional sessions highlighted practical approaches to cross-chapter collaboration and purposeful networking, led by BNI Taguig – Ar. Gene Go, Judee Quiazon, Ruel Villaluna, as well as Ms. Wendy Lloyd Curly – BNI East Sydney, who offered actionable strategies for building inclusive and impactful business connections.
Together, these speakers provided delegates with a comprehensive view of how collaboration, consistency, and intentional networking can drive meaningful business results for both local and international markets.
A signature feature of IBMC 2026 was the Business Matching sessions, where participants engaged in structured networking designed to generate referrals, foster partnerships, and explore cross-border business opportunities.
The conference also celebrated excellence within the BNI community, recognizing outstanding members and chapters through awards including: Hall of Fame Launch Chapters and Directors, Go for Green Chapters and Directors, Visibility Champions, and the Relationship Builder Member Award, among others. These awards acknowledged individuals and teams whose leadership, commitment, and collaboration embody the principles of BNI.
IBMC 2026 successfully combined education, networking, and celebration, leaving attendees inspired to accelerate growth and make lasting connections across the BNI global network.
For more information on BNI Philippines and upcoming events, visit bni.ph/en-PH/index
