25 - 26 AUG 2026 Manila, Philippines
Inclusion Innovation Intelligence
Expanding Financial Capability Across the 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
Carlos
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 / Corporate/ Transaction Banking

Retail / Corporate/ Transaction Banking

18%

Cards & Payments

Cards & Payments

13%

Cloud & Datacentres

Cloud & Datacentres

5%

Digital Transformation, CX & Loyalty

2%

AI & Data Analytics

2%

Biometrics & Digital Identity

2%

Wealth/ Wholesale/ Treasury

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 the Philippines' 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.

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Overview

The Philippines has entered 2026 as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic financial ecosystems, driven by strong public–private collaboration and a digital economy advancing towards $36 billion – getting further propelled by the country’s deepening internet penetration now at 83.8%.

At nearly $1 billion in 2025, fintech continues to bolster the nation’s growth by driving breakthrough innovations and attracting multi-million-dollar global investments. These indicators, together, attest to a sector that is maturing in scale, depth, and technological sophistication. To top it all, BSP’s National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022-2028 couldn’t have happened at a better time.

Giving a direct gateway to this thriving market, World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) will return to the nation’s capital for its fifth edition on 25 – 26 August 2026.

Gearing up to host 600+ technology and business leaders from the country’s private and public sector – including top banks, insurance companies, micro-finance institutions, regulatory bodies, and government authorities – the upcoming edition will offer the most crucial platform for the Philippines’ financial stakeholders to connect, collaborate, and directly influence the future of finance in the country.

QUICK INSIGHT ON PHILIPPINES' FSI MARKET
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Projected fintech market by 2033
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The Philippines’ digital economy
Registered e-wallet accounts
Internet penetration in the Philippines
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Funding raised by Filipino fintechs in H1 2025

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
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Saket Kumar Jha
Chief Revenue Officer HyperVerge
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Oliver Chato
Director, Information and Communications Technology Department Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
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OJ Olivier & Mihaela Todica
Director of Transformation Enablement EmbedIT
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Nihar Joshi
GTM Lead, Asia Pegasystems
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Godfrey A. Santos
Senior Assistant Vice President - Customer Experience PETNET, Inc.
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Carlos Santos
Chief Transformation and Technology Officer AXA Philippines
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Barani Sundaram
Chief Technology Officer, SVP Technology Transformation East West Banking Corporation
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Sanjay Sharda
Chief Liabilities & Customer Growth Officer UNO Digital Bank
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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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