MAKATI CITY, Philippines — Sprout Solutions, the Philippines’ leading homegrown HR and payroll technology company, will hold the State of HR Summit 2026 on July 8, 2026, at Dusit Thani Manila, bringing together HR leaders, business executives, and people managers to discuss how organisations can accelerate performance with AI while remaining people-first.
Presented in partnership with workplace consultancy BS Works, this year’s summit carries the theme Leading a People-First AI Transformation and will feature the exclusive launch of the State of HR 2026 Report, based on findings from a nationwide survey of 3,516 Filipino professionals.
As AI becomes increasingly embedded in business operations, organisations face a new challenge: ensuring technological transformation strengthens employee trust, engagement, and readiness rather than undermining them. The summit will focus on how leaders can navigate this shift by aligning people, processes, and technology.
The discussion is grounded in findings from Sprout and BS Works’ nationwide AI and Your Evolving Workplace survey, conducted in May 2026 through Sprout’s first AI-powered survey application.
Early results reveal that 95 per cent of Filipino professionals are familiar with AI, while 89 per cent welcome AI-related changes in the workplace. However, organisational readiness appears to lag behind employee enthusiasm. Only 35 per cent of respondents report that their employers currently provide AI-related upskilling opportunities.
From AI adoption to AI leadership
The summit will open with remarks from Patrick Gentry, CEO and Co-Founder of Sprout Solutions. Cliff Eala, Managing Partner of BS Works, will deliver the keynote presentation and formally launch the State of HR 2026 Report, sharing insights on how employees are adapting to AI-driven workplace change.
Throughout the day, executive panels and discussions will explore the growing need to align HR, operations, and compliance functions, and the leadership capabilities required to guide organisations through rapid technological change.
Among a host of industry leaders joining the summit are Maria Lourdes Ann “L.A.” Cruz, Vice President for People at Lufthansa Technik Philippines; Alvanson So, former HR leader at Canva; Eli Harell, Co-Founder of EmergePH; and Atty. Arlene De Castro, Founder and Managing Partner of De Castro Law Firm and De Castro Consulting.
Attendees will also receive a preview of Sprout’s product roadmap, highlighting how the company’s people-first AI platform aims to connect payroll, compliance, performance, and workforce data within a unified ecosystem.
The readiness gap behind AI optimism
Additional survey findings highlight the urgency of the conversation. While 84 per cent of respondents report that their organisations already use AI and 83 per cent say AI helps them work more efficiently, nearly 45 per cent feel overwhelmed by the pace of workplace change.
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“Filipinos have embraced AI faster than many organisations anticipated. The challenge now is helping leaders close the gap between adoption and readiness by building trust, developing skills, and creating workplaces where people can thrive alongside technology,” said Kislay Chandra, Chief Operations Officer, Sprout Solutions.
The event’s sponsors include mWell by Metro Pacific Health Tech as Platinum Sponsor, Hubstaff and MetroMart Philippines as Gold Sponsors, and Hive Health as Silver Sponsor. Supporting the initiative as Strategic Partners are Philippine Society for Talent Development, Mind You, and Plan International Pilipinas, while Rappler, Manila Standard, The Manila Times, Vritimes, TechShake, and Malaya Business Insight serve as Media Partners.
Recognising outstanding organisations through the foresight awards
The State of HR Summit 2026 will also host the inaugural Sprout Foresight Awards, recognising organisations demonstrating workforce health and people-first workplace practices.
Major awardees will be honoured through the Great Employer Awards, alongside other recognitions that celebrate excellence across key areas of organisational health. Through the Foresight Awards, Sprout aims to spotlight companies that are helping shape healthier, more resilient, and future-ready workplaces in the Philippines.
Powered by Foresight, Sprout’s new AI-powered predictive and prescriptive HR analytics solution, the awards reflect Sprout’s commitment to helping organisations better understand their workforce through meaningful data and actionable insights.
Secure your seat at State of HR 2026
Registration for the State of HR Summit 2026 is now open at sohr.sprout.ph. Individual and table packages are available, and interested participants may visit the website for current rates and event details.
About the survey
The AI and Your Evolving Workplace survey was conducted by Sprout Solutions in partnership with BS Works and fielded nationwide in May 2026 through Sprout’s first AI-powered survey application. The study gathered responses from 3,516 professionals across major Philippine industries, including information and communication, business process outsourcing, finance, retail, healthcare, and manufacturing, representing multiple generations in the workforce.
About Sprout Solutions
Sprout Solutions is the people-first AI platform for payroll, compliance, and work, serving businesses across the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Founded in 2015, Sprout combines AI-powered payroll, HR, recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, and financial wellness solutions into one intelligent platform designed to help organisations operate more efficiently while supporting their people at scale.
Trusted by more than 2,000 companies and 350,000 users, Sprout complements its technology with managed services, implementation expertise, and dedicated customer success teams.
Sprout exists to impact the lives of employees by improving businesses in the communities it serves.
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