FAME Talks

October 16 - 18, 2025
World Trade Center Metro Manila

Patti Carpenter, Manila FAME, Talk

Welcome to the official FAME Talks schedule for Manila FAME 2025. Over the next three days, immerse yourself in a world of creativity and inspiration. We've curated a series of talks, forums, and networking events designed to connect you with the forefront of the home, fashion, and lifestyle sectors. Explore the agenda below and plan your visit to make the most of this premier design and lifestyle event.

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10:00AM - 12:30PM
Beyond Form: Rethinking Design and Practice

The talk unravels how architecture and design move beyond aesthetics to shape narratives, foster communities, and transform ways of living.

Resource Persons:

Gerry Roda, Donn Tan, Choie Funk, Sachi Sobredilla, Jed Yabut
1:00PM - 2:30PM
Filipino Fashion Forum

This session aims to strengthen the Philippine fashion sector by addressing topics such as design, trends, sustainability, industry development, cultural preservation, intellectual property, and global competitiveness.

Resource Persons:

Amina Aranaz, Carissa Cruz-Evangelista, DOJ Usec. Marge Gutierrez
4:00PM - 7:00PM
Opening Ceremony & Katha Awards

Followed by Appreciation & Networking Night.

10:00AM - 12:00NN
The Journey in Between: A Design Retrospect

Héctor Serrano will share his creative approach and design journey through a selection of projects from his 25-year career. Recently celebrated with a retrospective exhibition following his 2024 National Design Award for Lifetime Achievement, Serrano will reflect on his work across multiple fields and the ideas that have shaped his practice.

Resource Person:

Mr. Héctor Serrano
In partnership with the Embassy of Spain in Manila and the Design Center of the Philippines
1:30PM - 2:30PM
Philippines Forward: Building Global Opportunities in Jewelry, Footwear & Accessories

This session will explore how to elevate the design, production, and maximize marketing strategies for the accessories and jewelry industry.

Resource Person:

Ms. Karen Giberson, Accessories Council NY
3:00PM - 4:30PM
Filipino Creativity: Asia's Next Design Frontier

Panel Discussion: Four experts will discuss the journey and future of Philippine design towards global competitiveness, exploring how local creativity, cultural identity, and innovation can be leveraged to meet international standards and thrive in the global marketplace.

Resource Persons:

Kenneth Cobonpue, Bea Valdes, Patti Carpenter, Karen Giberson

Moderator:

Ms. Marj Ramos-Clemente, Editor-In-Chief, Preview Magazine
10:00AM - 12:00AM
Designing Authentically with AI: Keeping the Filipino Soul in the Age of Technology

Exploring how Filipino cultural identity, craftsmanship traditions, and narratives can be preserved and amplified when designers integrate AI into their creative processes.