EdConnect 2025 Breaks Ground as a Landmark Convergence of Libraries, Learning, and Innovation

Quezon City, Philippines - July 15, 2025 - Education took center stage last June 26–27, 2025, as C&E ALS EdConnect 2025 brought together the 17th CE-Logic National Conference and the 1st EdTech Summit at Seda Vertis North, Quezon City. This two-day event welcomed 276 participants, including librarians, educators, school heads, IT directors, and edtech innovators, celebrating collaboration, transformation, and lifelong learning.

Organized by C&E Adaptive Learning Solutions (C&E ALS), the country's most comprehensive learning solutions provider, EdConnect 2025 featured a dynamic lineup of activities, including plenary addresses, expert-led sessions, product showcases, and a themed fellowship night celebrating 2000s pop culture.

“Today is more than just a gathering; it is a convergence of legacy and innovation,” said John Emyl G. Eugenio, Chief Operating Officer of C&E ALS. “Our goal is to offer insights and innovations that can support the journey of PH institutions toward digital transformation.”

Twin Tracks, One Vision: Future-Ready Learning

The summit was structured into two parallel tracks:

Track 1 (EdTech Summit) focused on digital transformation in education. Day 1 featured a keynote by Dr. Juan Robertino Macalde from SEAMEO-INNOTECH, addressing leadership in EdTech ecosystem. Other highlights included insights on cloud-connected campuses from Prof. April Joy Gascon and her team at the University of Santo Tomas, discussions on artificial intelligence and global educational standards by Derrick Cham from RGE Digital, and a leadership session in digital transformation led by Dr. Christine Nabor-Ferrer of the Commission on Higher Education.

Track 2 (Library Summit) spotlighted innovations in libraries and academic systems. Dr. Magdeline Ng of the National University of Singapore discussed achieving global visibility in research, while Engr. Ericson Dimaunahan of Mapúa University shared strategies for digital resilience. Prof. Paulo Paje from the University of the Philippines System delved into the strategic application of big data in libraries.

Fellowship, Fun, and Forward Thinking

Beyond the main sessions, participants explored exhibit booths and received personalized tool recommendations and product trials.

In the evening, the event transformed into the “Rewind-Ed” Fellowship Night, celebrating 2000s pop culture with games, raffles, and live music, solidifying the community spirit behind EdConnect.

Big Ideas, Bold Futures: The Plenary Fireside Chat

On Day 2, Gerric Gomez, Vice President for Business Development and Growth Markets Division at C&E ALS, provided a comprehensive look at the C&E ALS Ecosystem and its impact on future educational landscapes. The event culminated in a powerful plenary fireside chat titled “Summit Wrap-Up: The Big Ideas Reshaping Libraries and Classrooms.” Panelists included Dr. Julie Ann A. Salido (Aklan State University), Dr. Benhur A. Asid (Western Mindanao State University), Dr. Jessie Barrot (National University), Engr. Michael Manguerra (De La Salle University), and C&E ALS COO John Emyl Eugenio.

Looking Ahead: Education as Launch Pad

In his closing message, Maximo S. Gomez, President of CE-Logic, Inc. by C&E ALS, emphasized that EdConnect 2025 was not a conclusion, but a call to action: "This is not the end. It is a launch pad. The future of ALS education is here, and together, we are shaping it."

With an eye on 2026 and beyond, C&E ALS reaffirms its commitment to supporting the educational community with solutions grounded in innovation, inclusivity, and sustainability.

Event Partners and Sponsors

EdConnect 2025 was held in collaboration with the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities in the Philippines (AACCUP) and supported by some of the most trusted names in education such as Accredify, Canvas LMS, Cengage Group, Cambridge University Press, Samsung, CE Nexus, McGraw Hill, Metrostar Realty & Development, Inc., Philippine E-Journals, Knimbus, Teachermatic, Jenni AI, ClassIn, Taylor and Francis Group, De Gruyter Brill, JoVE, Scientific E-Resources, Portflow, and Carolina Science Online.