Legal 500 is delighted to announce the 2026 edition of the Philippines GC Summit, taking place on 26 March 2026 in Manila.

Now firmly established as the most well-attended GC-focused event in the Philippines and wider region, the Philippines GC Summit 2026 will once again bring together an unparalleled community of senior in-house counsel, business leaders and leading private practice lawyers for a full day of insight, discussion and connection.

Building on the success of previous editions, the Summit will feature a programme of high-level panel discussions, expert-led sessions and extensive networking opportunities. Designed specifically for in-house legal teams, the event will provide practical guidance on the strategic, regulatory and operational challenges facing General Counsel in the Philippines as they navigate an increasingly complex business environment in 2026 and beyond.

In association with our event partners, the programme will include a series of sessions addressing some of the most pressing and relevant topics for today’s in-house lawyers, including:

• Competition law developments and enforcement trends in the Philippines

• Artificial intelligence and its impact on legal risk, governance and decision-making

• Cybersecurity, data protection and incident response: preparing for evolving threats

• Operating as a modern General Counsel: leadership, influence and strategic alignment with the business

• Sustainability and ESG: embedding responsible business practices and managing regulatory expectations

Drawing on the experience and perspectives of our highly accomplished speakers, the Philippines GC Summit 2026 will deliver practical, actionable insights tailored to the realities of in-house practice in the local and regional context.

As the leading and most widely attended gathering of its kind, the Philippines GC Summit is a must-attend event for in-house lawyers looking to stay ahead of key legal and business developments, strengthen their professional networks and shape the future of the General Counsel role in the region.