Meet the Co-Organizer and the First Batch of Company Partners that will be present at the Add Venture Forum 2026!

Apex Mining Co., Inc. is primarily in the business of mining and related activities. It debuted in the Philippine Stock Exchange in March 1974; its ticker symbol is APX.  Apex Mining owns and operates the Maco Gold Mine in Davao De Oro, located in Southern Mindanao. In 2015, it acquired its wholly-owned subsidiary, Itogon-SuyocResources Inc.. ISRI’s two mines in Benguet are the Sangilo Mine Site in Itogon and the Suyoc Mine Site in Mankayan.   Monte Oro Resources & Energy, Inc. (MOREI), a wholly-owned subsidiary acquired in 2014, holds a 30% participating interest in Service Contract 72 (SC72) covering the Sampaguita natural gas field offshore northeast of Palawan. MOREI also has several mining interests and projects located in and outside the Philippines, as well as a 52% interest in a domestic company in solid waste disposal management.In February 2023, Apex Mining took  over Asia Alliance Mining Resources Corporation (AAMRC). Apex Mining registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in February 1970, marking its 56th year in 2026.

SF Group of Companies Inc. (SFGC) is an integrated agribusiness holding company focused on building a complete agricultural value chain—from farm inputs and precision agriculture services to food production and market deployment. Through its portfolio of companies (Agridom, Aerobot FarmTech, Agridom Academy, DJAS and SunFood Marketing), SFGC leverages innovation, technology, and sustainable practices to improve farm productivity, strengthen rural enterprises, and contribute to food security and economic growth in the Philippines.

Focal Labs is a STEAM-focused (Science, Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, and Medicine) innovation hub in the Philippines empowering start-ups and innovators to transform ideas into impactful solutions. Founded in 2024, we develop and commercialize innovations across agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, energy, sustainable materials, computer science, and healthcare—supported by mentorship, technology development, and innovation training. We are committed to driving sustainable solutions that create meaningful impact for industries and communities.

Laya Creative Hub is a purpose-driven social enterprise and non-profit organization dedicated to creating second chances through art, creativity, and livelihood innovation. The organization designs and implements art-based rehabilitation and creative entrepreneurship programs for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and vulnerable communities in the Philippines. Through holistic frameworks that integrate creative skills training, restorative practices, and market access strategies, Laya bridges correctional institutions, corporate partners, and the creative economy. Its programs focus on healing, dignity restoration, and sustainable reintegration—transforming artistic expression into viable livelihood opportunities. By combining ethics, empathy, and enterprise, laya creative hub champions inclusive growth and proves that creativity can be a powerful pathway to freedom, purpose, and systemic change.