Code, Cloud, and AI: AWS - TP ICAP Tech Builders

Sep

–

Oct

2025

7:00PM

10:00PM

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12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

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Mackenzie Kosut

Global Startup Evangelist, Amazon Web Services

Checkin

Please arrive at the venue by 9am to check in to the conference.

12 pm

Welcome and Introductions

Tech Meetup

Code, Cloud, and AI: AWS - TP ICAP Tech Builders

May

2026

6:00PM

8:30PM

PST

About the event

Join Manila's tech community for an evening of cloud innovation and AI transformation —

This event brings together developers, engineers, and technology leaders to explore how modern cloud and AI technologies are reshaping software development in one of Southeast Asia's most dynamic tech ecosystems.

Through interactive panel discussions and hands-on demonstrations, you'll explore practical applications of AI in financial services technology, where speed, reliability, and innovation are critical.

Connect & Grow: Network with fellow technologists while learning about career opportunities at TP ICAP. Understand what skills leading organisations value when building high-performing engineering teams in today's AI-first landscape.

Whether you're exploring AI-assisted development, considering your next career move, or simply curious about where cloud technology is headed—this is your chance to learn, connect, and be inspired.

Andrew Shannon

Head of Cloud, AI & Infrastructure, TP ICAP

Vince Cortes

Head of Manila, TP ICAP

Laura Hodson

Head of Talent Acquisition,

TP ICAP

Unni Pillai

Head of Financial Services Technology for ASEAN, AWS

Wissam Nabaa

APAC CIO, TP ICAP

Erica Martin

Senior AI Engineer, TP ICAP

Andrea Bureca

Head of AI - UKI, AWS

Vikas Gupta

UK Capital Markets Solutions Architecture Manager, AWS

Mattias Athwal

Senior GenAI/ML Specialist, AWS

Dr Pablo Martinez Pancorbo

Customer Solutions Manager, AWS

Who should attend

Data Engineer, Data Scientist, Developer, IT Manager, Operational Technology, Security Analyst/Engineer, Solution Architect, System Administrator/Engineer

Learning levels

100: Beginner, 200: Intermediate, 300: Advanced, 400: Expert

Agenda

6:00PM - 6:10PM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Speaker: Unni Pillai (Head of Financial Services Technology at AWS ASEAN)

Setting the scene — AWS in the Philippines, the Manila tech community, and the AWS–TP ICAP partnership.

6:10PM - 6:35PM

AWS–TP ICAP Partnership: Transforming Capital Markets Through Cloud and AI

Speaker: Andrew Shannon (Head of Cloud, AI & Infrastructure, TP ICAP)

The cloud transformation journey and how TP ICAP leverages AI agents and AWS technologies to revolutionise financial markets while building high-performing global teams.

6:35PM - 6:55PM

Technical Session

Speaker: Vikas Gupta (AWS)

6:55PM - 7:15PM

AI Agents and the Future of Software Development

Speakers: Mattias Athwal (AWS) and Erica Martin (TP ICAP)

How AI is transforming the development lifecycle. Covering Q Developer, Kiro, and AI agents empowering developers to build faster and smarter.

7:15PM - 7:50PM

Panel Discussion: The Future of Tech in Manila

Panellists - Laura Hodson (TP ICAP), Vince Cortes (TP ICAP), Unni Pillai (AWS) , Vikas Gupta (AWS), Andrea Bureca (AWS). Moderator : Wissam Nabaa, APAC CIO (TP ICAP)

A dynamic conversation exploring career opportunities, the evolving developer landscape, cloud innovation, and building world-class tech teams in Manila and APAC.

7:50PM - 8:10PM

Demos and Interactive Showcase

AWS and TP ICAP teams Live demos of AI tools, cloud solutions, and hackathon highlights.

8:10PM-9:00PM

Networking and Refreshments

Connect with fellow developers, engineers, and tech leaders. Explore career opportunities at TP ICAP.