Delegates attend the technical seminars and exhibit. Visitors attend the exhibit and open activities only. Convention inquiries: picsnatcon@gmail.com
PICS NATCON 2026
Three days of ideas, skills and industry connection.
Meet automation and control professionals, learn from experts, discover emerging solutions, and take part in sessions and workshops focused on the AI era.
Base price per delegate. PICS member group promotions are available under a single receipt.
What is included
All sessions and workshops
Conference resources and materials
Networking and social activities
Certificate of attendance
Member group promotion
3 paid delegates + 1 delegate
5 paid delegates + 2 delegates
7 paid delegates + 3 delegates
Technical program
AI, intelligent automation and the future of control
The program covers 18 technical areas. Featured topics include:
Generative AI use cases in PLC engineering
Plant-specific AI with small language models and retrieval-augmented generation
Cybersecurity in AI-integrated industrial control systems
Smart sensors and Industrial IoT in Industry 5.0 manufacturing
Explainable AI in safety-critical automation systems
Agentic AI and autonomous decision-making in manufacturing systems
Session sequence, speakers and the final timetable will be announced through official PICS channels.
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About PICS
One profession. One community. One Society.
The Philippine Instrumentation and Control Society, Inc. is the national professional society for practitioners in instrumentation, control and automation.
Our foundation
Building excellence in instrumentation, automation and control since February 25, 1977.
Organized in 1977 and incorporated under its current non-stock corporate framework in 2018.
Connect
Bring together professionals, schools, government, chapters and industry.
Develop
Advance competence through technical learning and professional exchange.
Uphold
Encourage excellence, ethical practice and responsible stewardship.
2026 Leadership
Stewardship with continuity and accountability.
The Board, officers, committees, chapters and Secretariat work together to direct programs, preserve records and serve the profession.
PresidentDr. Jaido S. ZarcenoExecutive SecretaryEngr. John Michael P. AlipioVP — Internal AffairsEngr. Roland OguingVP — External AffairsEngr. Jason Christian AndradeSecretaryEngr. Dennis PorlajeTreasurerEngr. Dennis MasulaAuditorDr. May Ann Robledo-CoderaPROEngr. John Kristoffer JavarezEx-Officio PresidentEngr. Victor S. RosasPICS Special AdviserHon. Fortunato T. Dela Peña
Board Directors
Engr. Alfred Koh · Engr. Mar Ignacio · Engr. Jonathan Calderon · Engr. Ted Punzalan
Council of Past Presidents
Engr. Chuck Ebalo · Engr. Salvador Bonifacio, Jr. · Otelo Manlapaz
Membership
A place to belong, contribute and grow.
Learn what PICS membership offers, then complete the online application for individual or corporate membership.
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Professional community
Connect with peers across instrumentation, control, automation and related disciplines.
02
Industry connection
Engage with companies, technology partners, educators and national chapters.
03
Continuous learning
Join technical programs, conventions, forums and professional development activities.
Ready to join PICS?
Complete the online membership application. PICS will review your submission and provide the next steps.
PICS recognizes competence through the Certified Instrumentation & Control Engineer (CICE) and Certified Instrumentation & Control Technician (CICT) pathways.
The September 24–25 examinations produced 24 engineer passers and 20 technician passers. The results were reviewed and approved on October 6, 2026. View the complete ranked lists and official announcements.
Program schedule
Five days, face to face
Review
September 21–23
Examinations
September 24–25
Status
Results approved October 6, 2026
Certification paths
Engineer and technician
Applicants must meet the education, relevant work-experience and training-hour requirements for their selected certification. Applicants must also be certified and updated PICS members with good moral character.
Reference rates for the completed September 2026 program. Future fees will be confirmed by PICS.
ProgramRegularStudent
3-day certification review₱5,000₱3,500
2-day single certification₱3,000₱2,100
2-day dual certification₱4,000₱2,800
Qualification overview
Instrumentation & Control Engineer
Routes include a four-year I&C engineering degree, other engineering or technical degrees with prescribed experience and at least 120 hours of relevant training, selected two-year/undergraduate routes with longer experience, or advancement from PICS-certified technician status.
Qualification overview
Instrumentation & Control Technician
Routes include a six-semester I&C technician/technology course, vocational or technical education with prescribed experience and at least 60 hours of relevant training, selected undergraduate/high-school routes with longer experience, or an engineering degree with 120 hours of relevant training.
Application audit and confidentiality
PICS may verify education, employment, responsible-charge experience and training. Applications are assessed against certification criteria, and personal information is handled for the certification process. “Instrumentation and Control” is treated as equivalent to “Instrumentation and Automation” in the published requirements.
These posters are retained as reference materials for the completed September 2026 review and examinations. The application and payment deadlines shown have passed.
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News & events
Official PICS announcements and activities.
Stay informed about national events, professional development and important Society milestones.
Certification results · October 6, 2026
Congratulations, 2026 CICE and CICT passers!
24 engineer passers and 20 technician passers. Marc Gerald P. Halili ranked first in both categories.
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