Melbourne, Australia — The Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne, in collaboration with the IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), is inviting Australian companies to explore powerful outsourcing and innovation partnerships during the Philippine-Australia Business Forum on 14 May 2025 (Wednesday), 4:00 PM at Level 10, 257 Collins Street, Melbourne.
The forum will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Philippines’ IT-BPM sector, which continues to play a significant role in the global outsourcing industry. Attendees will have the chance to meet with Philippine companies and explore potential collaborations in areas such as talent acquisition, digital services, and business scalability.
Why Australia should look to the Philippines
The forum highlights the Philippines as a premier destination for outsourcing and innovation, offering Australian businesses access to:
- A highly skilled and English-proficient workforce, producing over 850,000 graduates annually
- Cost savings of up to 60–70% on labour and operational costs
- A robust IT-BPM ecosystem backed by strong infrastructure and government incentives
- Cultural compatibility and business ethics that align with Australian values
- Real-time operational advantages due to close time zone proximity
“We are committed to fostering stronger business ties between Australia and the Philippines,” said Ralph Vincent C. Abarquez, Acting Head of Post and Consul at the Philippine Consulate General in Melbourne.
“This forum is an excellent opportunity for Australian businesses to explore partnerships with some of the Philippines’ top IT-BPM companies and discover how we can collaborate for mutual growth,” Consul Abarquez said.
The event will include a business forum and B2B networking sessions, with a cocktail reception to follow as an opportunity for informal discussions and continued engagement.
Featured Philippine companies
Australian business leaders will meet representatives from top-performing Philippine firms:
- Asticom – Digital-first shared services across multiple industries
- ISSI Corp. – Multilingual CX, back office, and content moderation solutions
- IT-SPAC – AI-driven talent sourcing and tech recruitment
- iQor – AI-powered customer engagement with global scalability
- SGV & Co. – The Philippines’ largest professional services firm
- Teleperformance – Award-winning digital business services provider
- Visaya KPO – CX, healthcare, and finance & accounting solutions
Each company brings domain expertise in technology, customer experience, healthcare, HR and finance, offering end-to-end solutions for Australian firms seeking to scale smartly and efficiently.
How to attend
Interested participants are encouraged to RSVP by 12 May 2025 via this registration form.
For more information or to request a separate B2B meeting, contact Jun Gunay at (02) 92612 2328 or email sydney@dti.gov.ph.
