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IRCIEST 2015 AGENDA

Opening Program (November 18, 8:00am – 10:30am)
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Venue: CITE Amphitheater, 4 Flr.
Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Kristoffer Conrad M. Tejada

Invocation & Philippine National Anthem: Ad Libitum Chorus
Welcome Remarks: Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, President, Batangas State University
Message: Dr. Patricia B. Licuanan, Chairperson, Commission on Higher Education
Conferment of Doctor of Humanities Honoris Causa upon Diosdado "Dado" Banatao
Keynote Speech: Innovative Development through Entrepreneurship
Acceleration (IDEA)
Dr. Diosdado " Dado" Banatao, PhilDev Founder and Chairman
Managing Partner and Founder, Tallwood Venture Capital in Silicon Valley, USA

Conference Banquet and Cultural Show (November 18, 7:00pm – 10:00pm)
Venue: Batangas City Convention Center
Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Kristoffer Conrad M. Tejada

Welcome Remarks: Dr. Erma B. Quinay, Conference Chair
Introduction of the Guest of Honor: Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, President, Batangas State University
Message: Mrs. Maria C. Banatao, Trustee, PhilDev
Closing Remarks: Dr. Cynthia Q. Manalo, BatStateU Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dinner and Cultural Presentations

Fellowship and Awards Night (November 19, 6:00pm – 8:00pm)
Venue: Gov. Feliciano Leviste Multipurpose Gym
Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Kristoffer Conrad M. Tejada

Opening Remarks: Dr. Erma B. Quinay, Conference Chair
Dinner and Company Presentations
Message: Dr. Alexander R. Madrigal, Director, DOST Region IVA
Awarding Ceremony (Best Oral Paper, Best Poster Paper)
Closing Remarks: Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo, President, Batangas State University

Plenary Sessions (November 18 – 19)
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Venue: CITE Amphitheater, 4 Flr.
Master of Ceremonies: Mr. Kristoffer Conrad M. Tejada

Plenary Session A
Title: ASEAN Beyond 2015 - Implications for the Philippines
Speaker: Dr. Federico M. Macaranas
Full Professor, Asian Institute of Management, Philippines

Plenary Session B
Title: Implementing Relevant and Cost Effective R & D Programs for the Country
Speaker: Dr. Carlos Primo C. David
Executive Director, Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology
Research and Development (PCIEERD)

Plenary Session C
Title: Strengthening Engineering, Science and Technology Innovation Ecosystem -
A key to Spur Inclusive Growth in the Philippines
Speaker: Dr. David Hall
Chief Party for USAID Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development
(STRIDE) Program