Philippine Software Industry Association

What Philippine Software Industry Association does

The Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) is a non-stock, non-profit industry association established in 1988 to advance the Philippine IT and software industry. It serves 160+ member companies spanning IT services, software development, startups, academic institutions, and government support organizations. The association functions as an industry body, not a technology product company, and operates programs designed to position the Philippines as a preferred software development destination through policy advocacy, talent development, and ecosystem coordination with government agencies including DOST, DTI, DICT, and TESDA.

PSIA's operational offering is a portfolio of event-driven programs rather than a unified technology platform. Core products include SOFTCON.ph (the annual industry conference), SODEC (a Japan-focused trade mission and business matching program), quarterly General Membership Meetings (GMM), monthly TECH TALKS enablement sessions, the TOUR DE TECH regional roadshow, and SPRING.ph (a startup incubation program launched in 2016). The association also runs industry-academe linkage programs (ELITES, TWSP, ITSS) targeting talent pipeline development, and maintains a Technical Council of industry experts for technical guidance to members.

PSIA's business model is funded primarily through annual membership dues from its 160+ member companies, supplemented by event-based income from corporate sponsorships, conference registration fees, and trade mission participation. Operations are supported by a lean secretariat led by an Executive Director and governed by a Board of Directors drawn from member-company executives. The organization is headquartered in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, and its go-to-market model relies on institutional partnerships rather than direct sales.

Name

Philippine Software Industry Association

Legal name

Philippine Software Industry Association

Website

https://psia.org.ph

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

PSIA is a non-profit Philippine industry association founded in 1988 serving 160+ IT and software member companies through advocacy, talent development, and a portfolio of event-driven ecosystem programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Association Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sponsorship, Exhibitor & Partnership Management Services (THAHACAK), Virtual/Hybrid Conference Production & Platform Management (THAHACAM), Technical Committees, Working Groups & Expert Panels (BPADANAB)

Keywords

• Industry association membership
• IT industry advocacy
• Software sector events
• Tech trade missions
• Startup incubation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Taguig

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: PSIA generates revenue through annual membership fees from its 160+ member companies, which include IT service companies, software firms, startups, academic institutions, and support organizations. Membership provides access to industry initiatives, networking events, trade missions, business leads, and capability development programs.
2. Event Participation and Sponsorships: Revenue is generated through event fees, sponsorships, and participation charges for major conferences like SOFTCON.ph, General Membership Meetings, enablement seminars, and trade missions including SODEC (Japan Business Matching Mission).

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PSIA is a non-stock, non-profit industry association that delivers a portfolio of event-based programs and advocacy services to grow the Philippine software industry. Its core offerings include the SOFTCON.ph annual conference, SODEC Japan trade expo with business matching, quarterly General Membership Meetings, monthly TECH TALKS enablement seminars, TOUR DE TECH regional roadshows, and the SPRING.ph startup incubation platform, all backed by dedicated governmental support from DOST.

Product overview

The Philippine Software Industry Association (PSIA) is a non-stock, non-profit industry association that offers a portfolio of event-based products and programs rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include: SOFTCON.ph (annual industry conference), SODEC (Japan trade expo/matching), PSIA General Membership Meetings (quarterly networking), TECH TALKS (monthly enablement seminars), TOUR DE TECH (regional roadshows), and SPRING.ph (startup incubation). These programs collectively serve the Philippine IT industry through conferences, education, mentorship, and ecosystem development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPRING.ph: Software Products Incubation Group - an industry platform to nurture, encourage, educate and support the needs of Filipino software start-ups, with vision to establish the Philippines as a center for software product creation, innovation and commercialization.
• SOFTCON.ph
• SODEC
• TOUR DE TECH
• TECH TALKS

Products and services

• SOFTCON.ph The country's biggest conference for software developers and IT professionals, bringing together hundreds of business executives, software professionals, and project managers in one annual mega event. Recent themes include 'Helix Unbreakable' (2024), 'Decoding AI' (2023), and 'METAVERSE' (2022).
• SODEC (Software and Applications Development Expo) Japan-based trade expo and business matching mission where PSIA leads Philippine delegations to meet with Japanese IT/software development executives for partnership and outsourcing opportunities.
• PSIA General Membership Meetings (GMM) Quarterly membership meetings that strengthen ties among members and discuss timely and significant IT topics with leaders of the Philippine IT industry, including panel discussions on AI, academe-industry relations, and emerging technology trends.
• TECH TALKS Monthly enablement seminar series (February to November) with 9 sessions per year, featuring 27 speakers and 2-hour sessions covering various IT and software topics for the Philippine developer and IT professional community.
• TOUR DE TECH: The IT & Software Roadshow A 2-day regional roadshow addressing talent demand and countryside expansion, gathering academe and industry players in regions surrounding key cities outside Metro Manila, including San Fernando Pampanga, Davao City, and Cebu City.
• SPRING.ph (Software Products Incubation Group) Industry platform to nurture, encourage, educate and support the needs of Filipino software start-ups. Includes LaunchPad activities for turning product ideas into software businesses and the Philippine Start-up Challenge (PSC), a nationwide student startup competition targeting 50+ universities.

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• QE 360minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 July 2025PSIA partners with QE 360 for Tech Talks Session 6: 'Beyond QA: Engineering the Future of Quality' to be held on July 31, 2025, addressing quality assurance topics for software professionals.
• Pax8 PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 June 2025Pax8 Philippines partnered with PSIA for the Second Quarter General Membership Meeting held in June 2025, supporting the association's networking and industry development activities.
• Department of Trade and Industry - Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024DTI-EMB partners with PSIA for international trade missions including SODEC (Japan Business Matching Mission) and other export promotion activities to position the Philippines as a preferred IT outsourcing destination.
• IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBPAP collaborates with PSIA on trade missions and industry promotion initiatives, combining efforts to promote Philippine IT-BPM services internationally.
• Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDICT partners with PSIA on the Philippine Start-up Challenge (PSC), a nationwide student startup competition targeting at least 50 universities, to encourage innovative ICT services and viable business ventures from academic institutions.
• Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTESDA works with PSIA on the Enterprise Based Education and Training program to develop globally competitive talent for the Philippine IT industry through skills development and certification programs.
• Department of Science and Technology (DOST)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPSIA enjoys dedicated governmental support from DOST, collaborating on initiatives and policies to accelerate the growth of the Philippine software industry and boost its competitiveness in the international market.
• Whitecloak Technologies, Inc.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWhitecloak Technologies partners with PSIA for the 1st Executive Forum exploring the future of AI in Philippine business, positioning as a premier gathering of senior leaders and decision-makers.
• Spring Valley TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpring Valley Tech, led by Board Chairman Jonathan De Luzuriaga, provides governance and strategic direction to PSIA as part of the Board of Directors.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CompTIA: Global non-profit IT industry association offering membership, certifications, events, and advocacy. Comparable in structure (membership-funded non-profit) but broader in geographic and segment scope than PSIA.

Regional players

• AusSoftware / Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA): Australian peak industry body for the tech sector. PSIA has exhibited at Australian CeBIT editions, and AIIA is a comparable non-profit industry association running policy advocacy, events, and member services.
• JISA (Japan Information Technology Services Industry Association): Japanese IT services industry association that PSIA's SODEC mission engages with. Comparable as a non-profit IT industry body running conferences, working groups, and policy engagement in its home market.
• Korea ICT Industry Association (KIIA): Korean IT industry association representing ICT companies and running industry-development programs. Structurally similar non-profit trade body focused on domestic software/IT services growth.

Direct peers

• NASSCOM: India's premier IT and software industry trade body, representing thousands of member companies. Directly comparable to PSIA as a non-profit industry association promoting software services, running conferences, and engaging government on IT policy.
• ASOCIO (Asian-Oceanian Computing Industry Organization): Umbrella association of national IT industry bodies across the Asia-Pacific. PSIA is a member-type participant; ASOCIO is comparable as a higher-tier non-profit industry association running cross-border IT events and policy advocacy.
• IBPAP (IT and Business Process Association of the Philippines): The Philippine IT-BPM industry association, co-partnering with PSIA on trade missions. Most directly comparable peer as a domestic non-profit IT industry body with overlapping membership and government ties (DTI, DOST).

Others

• DigitalEurope: European digital industry trade association representing technology companies on policy. Comparable as a non-profit industry association advocating for software/digital services, though operating at a supranational level rather than national.
• SIA (Singapore Infocomm Media Development Authority industry partners): Singapore's infocomm media industry development authority, an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct member-based association. Adjacent comparator given PSIA's CommunicAsia engagement and Singapore's role as a regional IT hub.

Emerging players

• TechUK: UK technology industry association representing member firms and running policy advocacy and industry events. Comparable as a non-profit membership-driven tech trade body, though oriented to a different geographic market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/yourpsia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@PSIA88
• Facebookfacebook.com/PSIAorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philippine-software-industry-association

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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