PASAY CITY, Philippines — The Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) brought together public-sector institutions, technology partners, and delegates from member economies of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) for the Beyond DX: AI Transformation Forum for the Philippine Public Sector on 22 October 2026 at Conrad Manila, providing a platform to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can strengthen government services, decision-making, and institutional capabilities. Organized under DAP’s National Capability-Building Program on AI (AI CapB), the forum went beyond digital transformation (DX) to examine how government institutions can responsibly integrate AI into their services, workflows, and decision-making processes to create greater public value. The discussions highlighted the importance of building the foundations for AI-ready government, moving from experimentation to adoption, and developing the leadership, workforce capabilities, and organizational culture needed to sustain AI transformation. Through presentations, video perspectives, live demonstrations, audience interaction, and a curated AI showcase, participants explored practical applications and implementation experiences from government agencies and selected technology partners. These included solutions relevant to government operations, citizen services, procurement, experimentation, and institutional initiatives. The program also provided opportunities for participants to assess the demonstrated solutions, raise questions directly with implementers, and identify potential areas for collaboration. The showcase complemented the forum’s discussions by allowing participants to examine selected applications more closely. For the APO delegates, participation in the forum offered an opportunity to learn from Philippine public-sector initiatives and engage with approaches to AI adoption that may inform discussions on productivity and institutional development across APO member economies. The forum underscored that AI transformation involves more than adopting new technologies. It also requires sound governance, appropriate infrastructure, responsible experimentation, capable leadership, and organizational readiness to ensure that AI initiatives contribute to effective, responsive, and accountable public service. Through AI CapB and related capability-development initiatives, DAP continues to provide platforms for knowledge exchange, practical learning, and collaboration to help public institutions navigate emerging technologies and strengthen their capacity to deliver public value. About the Development Academy of the Philippines The Development Academy of the Philippines is a government-owned and controlled corporation mandated to serve as a change catalyst and performance-driven institution for excellence in governance and public service. Through its capability-building programs and institutional partnerships, DAP supports public-sector productivity, innovation, and organizational development.
