A New Horizon at the 47th PMAP Annual Conference

In 2009, Ondoy, Pepeng and ‘the Great Recession’ darkened the outlooks of many Filipinos.  But an old saying must be remembered:  “It is always darkest before dawn.” 

The theme for the 47th Annual Conference of the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP), “A New Horizon”, symbolizes every Filipino’s collective hope for this year to be a turning point.  Just as dawn lights up the horizon to signal the beginning of a new day, 2010 marks a bright new beginning in PMAP’s story; a blank canvass beckoning us to paint a new landscape for Philippine HR.

This year’s Conference, to be held at the Cebu International Convention Center from October 13 to 15, will be a living conference and not just a ‘live-in’ conference.  It has been designed to give delegates several opportunities to become co-creators of the conference by contributing their perspectives, sharing their ideas and talents, developing actionable solutions, and making a real difference. PMAP envision delegates becoming active participants instead of passive observers, together creating a new day for PMAP.

Become part of the change.  This year, PMAP will introduce three new elements to make our Annual Conference more inclusive and engaging than ever.  By initiating advocacy meetings, consultative dialogues and roundtable debates, the association will tap the tacit expertise and energy of our members in order to create concrete solutions and positions on issues.  By fostering a culture of true Bayanihan, everyone can all become part of the change we want to see.

There are specialized learning recognizing that delegates have different interests and needs, this Conference is designed to support multiple learning tracks and various platforms of engagement.  There will be interactive workshops catering to specific development areas, special learning sessions on trailblazing topics, and plenary sessions that emphasize transformation in action.  Delegates will also be given new tools such as application planners and session summaries to facilitate learning transfer. 

By leveraging on the latest trends in events management, and combining timeless practices with new technologies, delegates can look forward to exciting innovations to enrich their experience at the conference.  High tech tools such as live blogs and multimedia uploads and high touch elements such as networking sessions and The Friendship Program will help increase interactivity and connectivity before, during and after the conference.

To manifest PMAP’s mission, the authority in people management will start an Advocacies in Action program, which aims to use the Conference’s resources to lend a helping hand to local communities and to support PMAP advocacies.  For 2010, the PMAP community will adopt a school from Cebu and seek book donations from delegates.  We will also use initiatives like the Morning Mentoring Sessions to raise funds for relevant causes and manifest our mission. 

A new day provides an opportunity to make new choices.  With an abundance of learning sessions, social events, games and activities, there is sure to be something fun and meaningful for every One.  You are in the driver’s seat of an amazing experience that will refresh, rejuvenate and renew you.  Wake up and seize the day!

For registration and other inquiries, you may contact PMAP at tel. no. 726-1532 or email pmap@pmap.org.ph.