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SUSTAINABLE FUTURES

Designing for Tomorrow through Humanity-Centered Design

30 AUG 2024

ARETE HYUNDAI HALL

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About DT|UX Summit

About DT|UX 2024

The DT|UX Summit 2024 on August 30, 2024 was a landmark event, marking the first time this prestigious conference ventures beyond its traditional Singaporean borders. Hosted by the Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines in partnership with Singapore Polytechnic (SP), this year's summit promises to be an immersive experience exploring the theme:

 

"Sustainable Futures: Designing for Tomorrow through Humanity-Centered Design"

The world that we are living in now is fraught with many issues of environmental and business sustainability. Choices that we make are now reflecting the need to find the best solutions to meet our aspiration to put the planet at the center of our decisions on what we consume, do, and support. As a result, businesses have shifted their priorities, choosing suppliers or partners who embody green and fair practices in their operations, and redefining the value they bring to their stakeholders including the communities in which they operate. While human-centered design has helped many businesses to win with their consumers, how else can they navigate issues of sustainability and business success? This year’s DT|UX Summit will feature speakers that will share how we can work together towards "Sustainable Futures: Designing for Tomorrow through Humanity-Centered Design". Discover how industry champions and thought leaders are working to achieve better sustainability and business success by leveraging the larger framework of Humanity Centred Design or HCD

Speakers

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Dr. Donald Arthur "Don" Norman

Don Norman is a prominent figure in the field of design and cognitive science, renowned for his work on user-centered design. He is best known for his book "The Design of Everyday Things," which has been influential in the design industry for its insights into human-centered design principles and usability. Norman's career spans various roles, including academia, industry, and consulting.

 

He has worked as a professor at several universities, including the University of California, San Diego, and Northwestern University. Additionally, he has held significant positions in the corporate world, such as a vice president at Apple and an executive at Hewlett-Packard. Don co-founded the Nielsen Norman Group, a leading consultancy specializing in user experience and usability. His contributions have profoundly shaped how designers think about creating intuitive, user-friendly products and systems.

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Ms. Georgina Phua

Ms. Georgina Phua is the Deputy Principal (Development) at Singapore Polytechnic (SP), where she spearheads the institution's mission to be a Polytechnic for all ages through strategic collaborations with industry partners and agencies. She oversees the Department of Industry & Partnership, Technology, Innovation & Enterprise, and the Professional and Adult Continuing Education (PACE) Academy. These three units include 12 consultancy and technology innovation centres and the CET arm, providing comprehensive solutions to support enterprise and workforce transformation. Additionally, Ms. Phua oversees Singapore Polytechnic International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SP that drives SP’s internationalization efforts. Ms. Phua also holds the position of Honorary Secretary of the Singapore Green Building Council and serves on the Board of Arts House Limited.

With over 20 years of experience managing educational institutions covering business, IT, media and design, architecture, and the built environment, Ms. Phua brings a wealth of expertise to her role. Before her tenure in academia, she gained valuable experience in the IT and banking industries.

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Atty. Sabrina Kate Montiel

Sabrina obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the Ateneo Law School and was a topnotcher in the bar exams, ranking 5th in her batch. She has had a distinguished career, working in several top firms in the country and handling specialized cases across various legal disciplines, including Intellectual Property, Corporate Law, and Media Law.

Returning to her alma mater, she now serves as an Assistant Professor at the John Gokongwei School of Management's Marketing and Law Department, while also working as the Assistant Program Manager of the University's Service-Learning Programs. Sabrina is currently taking her doctorate in Environmental Science at the Ateneo de Manila University.

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Dr. Emmanuel Delocado

Dr. Emmanuel D. Delocado is the Director of the Ateneo Institute of Sustainability, where he leads efforts to cultivate a culture of sustainability, resilience, and integral ecology within and beyond Ateneo de Manila University. He is also the Executive Director of the ASEAN University Network on Ecological Education and Culture (AUN-EEC), a regional network engaging youth in climate justice and environmental education, and the Country Manager of the Sustainable Development Solutions Network Philippines (SDSN PH), which mobilizes scientific and technological expertise to promote sustainable development.

 

With a PhD in Biology from Ateneo, Dr. Delocado serves as an Assistant Professor and Laboratory Head at the Ateneo Biodiversity Research Laboratory, where his research focuses on the discovery of new freshwater insect species, such as the Angat Buhay and Fr Jett beetles, crucial to biodiversity conservation. His work, recognized by the Systematics Association and the Hitachi Foundation, emphasizes the need to address neglected species in environmental conservation, contributing significantly to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Life Below Water in Southeast Asia. Dr. Delocado also serves as the Managing Editor of the Philippine Journal for Systematic Biology (PJSB).

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Dr. Laura Cabochan

Laura Cabochan designs participatory experiences that intersect the arts, education, and community development. She has worked with a variety of communities and advocacies, ranging from creating and implementing an in-school theatre-in-education program for pre-kindergarteners in New York City to using verbatim theatre to investigate biases around gender, race, and politics in the United States and in the Philippines. She recently completed her Ph.D. in Educational Theatre at New York University where her research focused on the extent theatre-making can help people care about and for themselves, those close to them, and society.

 

Having just returned from abroad, Laura now teaches for the Fine Arts Department of Ateneo de Manila University and coaches the elementary and high school theatre clubs of Immaculate Conception Academy - Greenhills. Outside of teaching, she is currently collaborating with various colleagues about how the arts can help express climate anxieties and be a platform for climate justice.

Programme DT|UX 2024

Programme

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Past Summit

Videos from the 2023 Summit

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FAQs
  • Is there a refund policy?
    Refunds will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email at aipo@ateneo.edu for further assistance regarding refund inquiries.
  • How can I get more information about the trip or have my questions answered?
    For more information and inquiries, please contact us through the AIPO office. You can reach us via email at aipo@ateneo.edu or by calling our landline 8426-6001 local 5672 or 5679. Additionally you can reach us on mobile at +63 905 261 0702.
  • What are the payment options available?
    You can make the payment using a credit card or through online payment methods. Click here for more payment options: https://www.aipo.ateneo.edu/about-4
  • What are the accommodation arrangements?
    Accommodations will be shared, with all rooms being double occupancy.
  • Is transportation provided?
    Transportation between companies and the airport will be provided. However, there may be instances where walking is necessary. AIPO will coordinate all transportation arrangement through bus services.
  • What is the objective of Ateneo IPO Tech Xplore: Malaysia and Singapore?
    To help Filipino entrepreneurs bring their businesses to Malaysia and Singapore as a gateway to the rest of the world.
  • What does the program fee include?
    The program fee includes accommodations, roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and local transportation, travel insurance and service fees.
  • Is food included?
    No, food is not included in the program. However, there may be breakfast provided, and the places you will be visiting will have food services available for your own payment.
  • Which places will be visited during the trip?
    We will be visiting the technologically advanced cities in Malaysia & Singapore.
  • Is transportation provided?
    Transportation between companies and the airport will be provided. However, there may be instances where walking is necessary. AIPO will coordinate all transportation arrangement through bus services.
  • What is not included in the program fee?
    The program fee does not cover meals and communication expenses. US Visa (for Silicon Valley)
  • How can I get more information about the trip or have my questions answered?
    For more information and inquiries, please contact us through the AIPO office. You can reach us via email at aipo@ateneo.edu or by calling our landline 8426-6001 local 5672 or 5679. Additionally you can reach us on mobile at +63 905 261 0702.
  • Is there a refund policy?
    Refunds will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please email at aipo@ateneo.edu for further assistance regarding refund inquiries.
  • Is food included?
    No, food is not included in the program. However, there may be breakfast provided, and the places you will be visiting will have food services available for your own payment.
  • What are the payment options available?
    You can make the payment using a credit card or through online payment methods. Click here for more payment options: https://www.aipo.ateneo.edu/about-4
  • What are the accommodation arrangements?
    Accommodations will be shared, with all rooms being double occupancy. A maximum of 3 participants may be assigned to a room (only available in the Silicon Valley). Accommodation arrangements in Japan will strictly be 2 per room.
  • What about the Japan Visa?
    Leave a Nest will provide a letter for the Japan Visa application. The visa processing will be done in approximately 10 days. An agent will coordinate the visa process as part of the package.
  • What is the objective of Ateneo IPO Tech Xplore: Japan?
    The objectives of Ateneo IPO Tech Xplore: Japan are to inspire and encourage students to pursue technopreneurship, provide experiential learning form successful startup ecosystems, and foster collaboration among entrepreneurs and innovators.
  • What does the program fee include?
    The program fee includes accommodations, roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and local transportation, travel insurance, service fees, learning materials, and visa application and processing for Japan Visa.
  • Which places will be visiting in the during the trip?
    We will be visiting the technologically advanced cities in Tokyo and Osaka
  • How many slots are available for Ateneo IPO Tech Xplore: Japan?
    The program is limited to 20 slots only, so make sure to secure your slot early.
  • What about the US Visa?
    Assistance will be provided through a travel agency, but the fees will not be covered by the program. If your visa will not be approved, a refund will be given. Reservation for your slot is needed as soon as possible so that a letter can be provided for the embassy.
  • What does the program fee include?
    The program fee includes accommodations, roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and local transportation, travel insurance, service fees, learning materials.
  • Which places will be visiting in the during the trip?
    We will be visiting the San Francisco Bay Area and San Francisco City Proper.
  • What is the objective of Ateneo IPO Tech Xplore: Silicon Valley?
    The objectives of Ateneo IPO Tech Xplore: Silicon Valley are to inspire and encourage students to pursue technopreneurship, provide experiential learning form successful startup ecosystems, and foster collaboration among entrepreneurs and innovators.
  • Are there any discounts or promos?
    Yes, there is an early bird registration for only P2,000 until July 31, 2024! There is also a P2,500 discount for group orders with a minimum of 10 people starting August 1, 2024. Simply use the code DTUXGROUP upon checkout.
  • Will I get a Certificate of Attendance?
    Yes, you can request this at the Registration area on the day of the event.
  • Will there be food available?
    Yes, snacks and lunch are provided during the event. Make sure that you indicate your food preference during registration.
  • Can I purchase tickets on the day of the summit?
    Yes, you can still purchase via the HelixPay website and be issued a QR Ticket on the day of the summit.
  • Do I need prior knowledge about design/innovation to attend the summit?
    No prior knowledge about design or innovation is necessary to attend the DT|UX Summit 2024. The summit welcomes everyone, from beginners to experts. Our sessions are designed to provide valuable insights for all levels, ensuring you can learn and contribute regardless of your experience.
  • What do I need to bring with me on the day of the summit?
    The only things you need to bring are your personal QR ticket and your essentials. Food and water are not allowed inside the Hyundai Hall, and you will be asked to park these items outside the Hall's entrance.
  • How will this summit benefit me?
    This summit will provide you with invaluable information from industry champions and thought leaders who are working to achieve better sustainability and business success by leveraging the larger framework of Humanity-Centered Innovation or HC⁺ Innovation. You can also get a chance to meet and network with Dr. Don Norman, the rest of the keynote speakers, and co-participants.
  • What will serve as my ticket to the summit?
    QR Code. Once you have purchased through HelixPay, you will be provided with a QR code which will serve as your ticket on the day of the summit.
  • How much is the ticket?
    The regular rate is P2,500.
  • Is the ticket refundable?
    The ticket is non-refundable. But you may transfer the details linked to it via the online platform, or contact aipo@ateneo.edu for assistance.
  • Can I request an Official Sales Invoice?
    Yes you can. Make sure to contact aipo@ateneo.edu and brc.jgsom@ateneo.edu BEFORE making your ticket purchase.
  • Can people who are not associated with Ateneo participate in the summit?
    Yes. Registration to the summit is open to everyone regardless of whether or not they are affiliated with Ateneo.
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