In light of the COVID-19 crisis and the nationwide restriction on travel, organizers of the 29th Mindanao Business Conference decided to transform one of the biggest and most anticipated business events in Mindanao into an online conference. With the theme “Mindanao: Journeying to the New Normal," MinBizCon 2020 is expected to bring in a much bigger audience through live streaming.

This year, MinBizCon brings together representatives from the government and the private sector to discuss the challenges and business opportunities in Mindanao as the region prepares for the "new normal." The highlights of the two-day online conference will include the keynote address of DOF Sec. Carlos Dominguez III on the government's economic programs for Mindanao and the simultaneous breakout sessions that aim to tackle the current state and the future of agriculture, manufacturing, labor, tourism, and innovation and digital economy in the region as the country continues to grapple with the COVID-19 crisis.

The first-ever virtual MinBizCon is co-organized by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) and in partnership with the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP).

MinBizCon is an annual event organized by the PCCI that aims to create an avenue for top businessmen, key industry players, government executives, and other private sector leaders to discuss economic concerns and opportunities in Mindanao, which will eventually lead to the crafting of better policies and strategies for the development of the region.