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SEP 2026 Philippines
Bridging Financial Gaps for a
Digitally Smart Philippines
Past speakers
Arifa Ala
Arifa
Ala
Assistant Governor Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Sharon Almanza
Sharon
Almanza
Treasurer of the Philippines Bureau of Treasury
Oliver Chato
Oliver
Chato
Director, Information and Communications Technology Department Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
Dennis Omila
Dennis
Omila
Chief Transformation Officer Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP)
Lito Villanueva
Lito
Villanueva
Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)
Carlos Santos
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Santos
Chief Transformation and Technology Officer AXA Philippines
Barani Sundaram
Barani
Sundaram
Chief Technology Officer, SVP Technology Transformation East West Banking Corporation
Atty. Federico P. Tancongco
Atty. Federico P.
Tancongco
Senior Vice President
Chief Compliance Officer
BDO Unibank, Inc.
Juan Mestas
Juan
Mestas
Senior Vice President, Strategy, Innovation Architecture & Platform Division Head Security Bank Corporation
Roland Oscuro
Roland
Oscuro
First Senior Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection Officer Philippine National Bank (PNB)

Key Statistics from 2025

Attendees' Domains

IT & Security

IT & Security

35%

Fraud, Risk & Compliance

Fraud, Risk & Compliance

27%

Retail & Wholesale

Retail & Wholesale

18%

GMs & Senior Management

GMs & Senior Management

13%

Operations & Strategy

Operations & Strategy

5%

Cards & Payments

2%

Marketing & Loyalty

2%

Digital & Data Analytics

2%

Others

2%
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  • Final Decision Makers
  • Evaluators
  • Influencers

WFIS is a highly focused initiative that carefully cherry-picks key decision-making profiles from Philippines's leading financial institutions that’re actively seeking cutting-edge solutions.

Over

84%

of attendees

had influence or sole responsibility in purchase decisions

IndoSec

TIMELINE-BASED BIFURCATION OF DELEGATES

All delegates at WFIS 2025 - Philippines came with a pre-determined timeline for the procurement and implementation of new solutions. Here’s a quick representation.

0%
0 – 3
months
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3 – 6
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6 – 9
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The Powerhouse Behind #WFISPhilippines
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Overview

Fueled by the cohesive efforts of both government and private entities, the Philippines’ fintech landscape is gaining traction at a rampant pace. Courtesy of the judicious policy makers and the nation’s booming digitalization, fintech adoption in the Philippines is forecasted to reach 72 percent of the population in 2024.

While the $344 million funding raised in 2022 serves as a huge testament to the growing investors’ confidence in the region, the 867 actively used fintech applications shows the sector’s popularity among the masses. The above also correlates to the fact that over 74% Filipinos own smartphones, thereby making a more opportune scenario for the growth of fintech.

With initiatives like National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022-2028, Digital Payments Transformation Roadmap 2020 to 2023, Open Finance Framework and others, the Central Bank of the Philippines (BSP) has been spearheading the sector’s growth in the country. Furthermore, to expedite the adoption of digital financial products, the archipelago is now digitalizing key government agencies including the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

Paying heed to the situation and giving a direct gateway to the country’s FSI, World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) is coming to Manila, Philippines again on 23 – 24 September 2025. The event will host over 600 technology and business heads from the leading Banks, Insurance & Micro-Finance institutions across the country.

A QUICK INSIGHT ON PHILIPPINES FSI MARKET
Percentage of Filipinos adopting fintech in 2024
$
Fintech funding raised in 2022
Percentage of Filipinos owning smartphones
Unique digital wallet users by 2025
Actively used fintech applications in the Philippines

CONFERENCE

The conference is specifically tailored to bring out detailed discussions and expert insights on the most pressing industry topics.

It features the leading thought leaders who walk the attendees through their experience, share wisdom on the evolving trends and precisely project where the industry is heading.

EXHIBITION

The exhibition brings together the top organisations to the forefront and facilitates them in powering a cutting-edge showcase of their solutions. The organisations not only get a chance to pitch to the region’s biggest buyers but also get spectacular branding opportunities.

While the pre-qualified delegates get to explore a wide array of solutions, the platform aids the solution providers in leveraging the on-site technology for more impactful demonstrations.

AWARDS & GALA

The Awards & Gala program aims to recognize the leading talents who are driving remarkable innovations and excellence in the financial services industry.

Not only do the award winners get applauded by the entire industry but the whole session also gets complemented by a lavish dinner that presents a delectable spread of dishes and cocktails.

AFTER-HOURS

This session is specifically created for the attendees to break the ice at the platform and unwind amidst peers, industry leaders, and potential customers.

It makes great room for relaxed conversations and seamless networking in a positive setting alongside great spirit-lifting beverages and savory dishes.

KEY THEMES
Driving FSI Sector Towards Financial Inclusion
Future of Banking Strategy to Enable Innovation and Adaptability
Evolving Role of Digital Financial Services in the Digital Economy
Fortifying Security to Counter the Ever-Evolving Cyberthreats
Unlocking The Potential Of Smarter Banking
Full-Suite Mobile Banking
Delivering A New-Era of Banking for Advanced and Modern Customers
Cloud Banking Platform
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Dennis Tangonan
SVP and Chief Information Officer Security Bank Corporation
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Arnold Kabanlit
Deputy Director, Compliance and Supervision Group, Detection and Prevention Department Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC)
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Paul Siy
Chief Technology Officer BDO Unibank Inc
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LITO VILLANUEVA
Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer RCBC
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KIRAN MISTRY
Head of Financial Services, APJ SAP
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DR. ADRIENNE HEINRICH
Vice President and Head of Al Center of Excellence UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
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DONDON TORRES
Senior Sales Engineer Snowflake
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RONALDO BATISAN
Senior Vice President - Customer Experience UNION BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES
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RICO BAUTISTA
President and CEO ETIQA LIFE & GENERAL ASSURANCE PHILIPPINES, INC
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PAUL SIY
CTO, Head of Infrastructure and Operations BDO Unibank
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LUCOSE ERALIL
Executive Vice President Head, Enterprise Technology & Operations SECURITY BANK
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KRISIA MICHELEE CRUZ
Chief Product Officer KOMO BY EASTWEST
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KAIJIE HO
Senior Account Executive SEON
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ANANYA ANANTH
Channel Manager - ASEAN Freshworks
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AIMEE KATHLEEN TANN
Vice President, Head of Experience Design BDO Unibank
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VARUN BUDHIRAJA
Account Executive AppsFlyer
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JOSE CARLOS REYES
Director-Cybersecurity Bureau Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
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AHMED DRISSI
Industry Principal Consultant for AML SAS GLOBAL
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ANATOLY GUSTO
BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS Bank Officer V
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BALAJI VISWANATHAN
Managing Director & CEO EXPLEO SOLUTIONS LIMITED
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