Inside SaaSCon PH 2025: A Glimpse of the Future

What is SaaSCon?

SaaS Conference Philippines is the country’s premier B2B SaaS conference. Held annually, it brings together technology leaders, founders, and investors to explore how SaaS and artificial intelligence are transforming business across Southeast Asia.

The tech event 2025 edition, hosted on April 8 at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City, welcomed over 1,300 participants. With the theme “SaaS 2.0: Surviving and Thriving in the Age of AI,” this year’s event focused on the next evolution of SaaS—platforms that predict, self-optimise, and scale with minimal technical overhead.

Attendees gained insights through:

• A one-day programme packed with discussions on AI adoption, cloud infrastructure, and go-to-market strategies.
• Break-out tracks tailored to the needs of SMEs, large enterprises, IT teams, and investors.
• Live exhibitions from regional vendors showcasing tools for automation, compliance, and advanced analytics.

The industry has shifted its view on the use of AI in PH: It is now embedded at every stage of the SaaS lifecycle, from building workflows to optimising performance and enabling expansion.

Why SaaSCon Matters to the Legal Tech Industry

SaaSCon Philippines 2025 made one thing clear: the traditional way of doing business is being rewritten by AI—and the legal industry is no exception. As legal teams manage rising workloads tied to cross-border contracts, compliance reviews, and procurement processes, the demand for smarter, AI-enabled tools is growing rapidly.

AI in SaaS is enabling legal departments to move beyond manual processes. Tasks like contract generation, risk assessment, and compliance tracking are now being automated through cloud-native platforms. This shift supports faster deal cycles, more accurate audits, and real-time insights which address the demands of both startups and large enterprises.

During his keynote, Sprout Solutions CEO Patrick Gentry declared, “SaaS as we know it is dead,” pointing to how AI now influences everything from email composition to no-code development. His call to action resonated with the legal tech space, where efficiency and accuracy are non-negotiable. 

At SaaSCon Philippines 2025, panels and breakout sessions explored how AI and cloud infrastructure are changing operations:

• Victor Genuino (ePLDT) and Lito Villanueva (RCBC) shared how cloud-based architectures and AI-ready systems support critical industries with tight regulatory demands.
• Usec. David Almirol (DICT) reinforced the government’s push for digital transformation through cloud neutrality and public-private AI partnerships.
• Speakers across multiple sessions, including those from Sprout, IBM, Accenture, AWS, and Foundever, discussed data governance, scalable infrastructure, and how AI enables faster, more contextual decision-making.

For legal departments, these trends translate to tangible benefits:

• Contract drafting through AI-suggested clauses and templates
• Risk flagging through domain-specific models
• Policy alignment through secure, cloud-first compliance tools

SaaSCon Philippines 2025's breakout sessions—spanning growth, enterprise IT, and startup funding—reflected a shared theme: smarter, faster, and more human-centered operations are now business essentials. This directly applies to legal tech, where AI in SaaS is helping shift legal operations from reactive to proactive.

With the Philippines' digital infrastructure catching up to regional standards and cloud adoption gaining government support, legal SaaS platforms like Lexagle are in a prime position to meet the legal industry's growing need for visibility, control, and speed through the use of automation and AI.

Lexagle’s Role in Accelerating Legal Innovation

Lexagle attended SaaSCon Philippines 2025 to engage with peers driving AI innovation in Southeast Asia and to gain insights on trends shaping legal tech in the Philippines. Sessions on AI governance, contract automation, and digital compliance aligned closely with Lexagle’s focus on streamlining contract lifecycle management for local businesses.

Talks on government collaboration and cloud standards, particularly from DICT, reinforced Lexagle’s ongoing work in data residency, auditability, and compliance under Philippine regulations. The event provided valuable context for how legal operations can evolve alongside the country’s broader digital initiatives.

Lexagle’s presence reinforced its commitment to delivering scalable, AI-powered contract management tools designed for local legal teams adapting to the SaaS 2.0 era.

Aligning with the Philippines’ Digital Future

AI is reshaping how legal work is done in the Philippines. From automating repetitive tasks to enhancing the accuracy of legal research, AI-driven platforms are helping legal teams streamline operations and respond faster to growing workloads.

In contract management, AI tools like Lexagle are replacing manual drafting, version tracking, and deadline monitoring with automated clause suggestions, smart alerts, and audit-ready storage. These features reduce friction across legal workflows, cut turnaround times, and help teams shift focus to higher-value matters.

The broader ecosystem is evolving in parallel. The Department of Trade and Industry’s AI Strategy Roadmap 2.0 and the formation of the Center for AI Research (CAIR) reflect the government’s push for wider AI adoption across sectors, including legal services. Meanwhile, new proposals like House Bill No. 7396 aim to regulate AI use while encouraging innovation, including in areas like automated contract processing and AI-supported legal reviews.

For legal teams in the Philippines, the shift to cloud-based, automated legal tools is becoming more urgent. The Data Privacy Act of 2012, along with National Privacy Commission guidelines on profiling and automated decision-making, are already shaping how legal SaaS platforms manage compliance. Tools that meet these standards while delivering speed, visibility, and accountability are fast becoming industry benchmarks.

This convergence of tech and regulation is giving rise to legal tech innovations that meet both operational needs and compliance requirements. The adoption of AI legal operations is gaining traction among Philippine law firms and SMEs of all sizes, driven by the need for faster and more reliable workflows.

Empowering Legal Teams and SMEs with Smart Solutions

Lexagle remains focused on accelerating the Philippines’ digital and legal transformation through its AI-powered contract management platform. Built for local regulatory requirements and business environments, the Lexagle legal platform supports legal teams navigating complex workflows while ensuring data security and compliance.

Designed to scale with growing teams, Lexagle offers flexible deployment for both SMEs and large enterprises. Smaller firms benefit from ready-to-use templates, click-to-approve workflows, and searchable contract repositories. Larger organisations gain access to advanced features like API integrations, enterprise dashboards, and audit-ready compliance tools—ensuring alignment with both internal policies and national data regulations.

By combining automation with user-friendly design, Lexagle’s cloud legal software enables faster contract cycles, greater visibility over obligations, and reduced operational risk. This approach directly supports the broader goals of the PH legal transformation, helping organisations stay competitive and compliant in a fast-evolving digital landscape.

Lexagle’s Ongoing Mission in PH’s Tech Ecosystem

SaaSCon Philippines 2025 reinforced that AI-driven tools are reshaping how legal teams operate, collaborate, and deliver value. With smart workflows, automated tracking, and real-time analytics becoming the new standard, legal teams are now expected to adapt quickly and build more scalable, data-informed processes.

For Lexagle, the event opened new opportunities to deepen its engagement with local businesses and government-led digital initiatives. These include aligning with public-sector standards for data security, participating in sandbox pilots, and supporting forums that encourage AI adoption in legal operations.

Looking ahead, Lexagle will continue advancing its smart legal software to meet the evolving needs of Philippine organisations. Its roadmap includes building more industry-specific playbooks, refining AI-based risk analysis, and enhancing integration with national compliance frameworks.

The digital transformation in PH is well underway—don’t let your team fall behind. Explore how Lexagle can future-proof your legal operations with scalable, AI-powered tools built for the Philippine market. Book a personalised demo today and take the first step toward smarter legal work.