BNI Manila CBD’s ‘CONNECT MNL’ event to highlight role of networking in business success

MANILA, Philippines – Business Network International (BNI) Manila CBD Region will be holding a one-day conference on February 10 at Dusit Thani Manila in celebration of the 16th International Networking Week.

Dubbed “CONNECT MNL. Connections That Work.”, this year’s conference aims to create awareness on the role that networking plays in the development and success of businesses around the world. The event is also an opportunity to further expand BNI’s philosophy in knowledge-sharing and opening the gateway to more connections for BNI members in the Philippines.

The challenges of the pandemic and the new environment facing businesses today require more innovation, partnerships and collaboration. Experts agree that collaboration is key to growing one’s business in these challenging times. Hence, the BNI conference aims to provide strategic content that will guide and inspire BNI members and small businesses towards a journey of learning and growth in 2023.

A look at some of the agenda and featured experts in the upcoming conference

BNI’s CONNECT MNL conference will feature resource persons and business leaders who will discuss different topics concerning business matters in the “new normal,” such as:

• World and Philippines Macro Trends, Opportunities and Challenges: A macro perspective of the business environment will be discussed by one of the country’s leading private analysts, Jonas Ravelas.
• The Role of Collaboration in the New Environment: Business Expert Ricky De Vera will explain the different business environments from the “Black Swan” during the pandemic to how to be prepared for the “White Leopard” in 2023.
• Why Building Connections and Relationships Matter: Multi-awarded and successful businessman, Zooperman Chairman and President of the Zoomanity Group Robert Yupangco will share his experiences on the role of connections and networking in growing his business.

In addition to learning opportunities, Connect MNL also guarantees meaningful industry discussions, as represented by trade association partners such as Philippine Marketing Association (PMA), International Council for Small Business (ICSB), United Architects of the Philippines Diliman Chapter (UAP), Junior Chamber International Makati (JCI), and more.

For more information and registration details, visit https://bniconnectmnl-2023.xperto.org or contact Manila CBD Managing Director Ronnie Marquez at +639178638689 or [email protected].

BNI® is the most successful organization of its type in the world. There are currently over 10,000 Chapters and more than 290,000 Members in 76 countries globally.
Members of BNI® have passed millions of referrals and this has translated into billions of dollars in business being passed between Members.

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