What is World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS)?

World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) is a premier financial sector event that powers insightful keynote sessions, deep dive panel discussions on the most trending topics, cutting-edge product showcases and unparalleled networking opportunities for successful synergies between financial institutions & technology providers.

How do I register for WFIS?

You can register directly through our website by clicking on the ‘Sponsor Enquiry’ or ‘Delegate Enquiry’ button and then choosing the relevant category for participation followed by filling the registration form.

Will there be opportunities for networking?

100 percent! WFIS features dedicated networking sessions at the platform where a participant can connect with peers and experts to have productive discussions, exchange business cards or forge successful business collaborations.

Are there any provisions for lunch?

Yes! All participants at WFIS are entitled to complementary 5-star lunch on all the event days.

Who can participate at the Awards & Gala Dinner?

If an individual’s profile and body of work is the right fit for one or more of the nine exclusive award categories then the individual can take part in the session by selecting the category/categories on our website and filling the nomination form.

2025 Speakers | World Financial Innovation Series – Philippines | 23-24 September

Arifa

Ala

Assistant Governor Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Sharon

Almanza

Treasurer of the Philippines Bureau of Treasury

Oliver

Chato

Director, Information and Communications Technology Department Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Dennis

Omila

Chief Transformation Officer Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP)

Lito

Villanueva

Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation and Inclusion Officer Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)

Carlos

Santos

Chief Transformation and Technology Officer AXA Philippines

Barani

Sundaram

Chief Technology Officer, SVP Technology Transformation East West Banking Corporation

Atty. Federico P.

Tancongco

Senior Vice President
Chief Compliance Officer BDO Unibank, Inc.

Juan

Mestas

Senior Vice President, Strategy, Innovation Architecture & Platform Division Head Security Bank Corporation

Roland

Oscuro

First Senior Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection Officer Philippine National Bank (PNB)

Russell

Hernandez

Chief Information Security Officer Uniondigital Bank

John

Alarcon

Chief Information Security Officer PJ Lhuillier

Carlos

Tengkiat

Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) RCBC

Arvie de

Vera

Founding Board Director Fintech Philippines Association

Sanjay

Sharda

Chief Liabilities & Customer Growth Officer UNO Digital Bank

Lionel

Gacad

Chief Experience Officer GoTyme Bank

Wilkins Win

Wong

Assistant Director Philippine Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Clifford

Barnes

Managing Director SC Ventures by Standard Chartered

Expedito Jr

Garcia

Senior Vice President Transaction Banking Group Head Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM)

Fitzgerald

Chee

Senior Vice President, Head of Consumer Platforms Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)

Catherine de Joya

Urtola

Senior Vice President
Chief Compliance Officer Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited - Manila Branch

Emma Theresa

Cabochan

Senior Vice President, Legal Services Head & Data Privacy Officer Asia United Bank Corporation

Maria Adelaidee

Capistrano

Chief Risk Officer Maya Bank

Patricia

Manasan

Vice President
Head of Data Science Security Bank Corporation

Melecio

Valerio

Vice President, Head of Data Governance Maya

Francis

Chiu

Head of Consumer Banking Applications BDO Unibank, Inc

Kenneth

Catugas

Head of Information Technology ING

Godfrey A.

Santos

Senior Assistant Vice President - Customer Experience PETNET, Inc.

Poonam

Anandani

Head of Technology, Process and Data Home Credit Philippines

Michelle

Alarcon

President Analytics and AI Association of the Philippines (AAP)

Sergio

Ceniza

FVP- Chief Compliance Officer Philippine Business Bank

Guadalupe Lyn

Vergel de Dios

Senior Vice President
Chief Compliance Officer Mizuho Bank Ltd. (Manila Branch)

Patricia

Tan

CMO Security Bank

Anna Marie

Pabellon

Deloitte PH Financial Services Industry and Assurance Leader Deloitte

Gilbert

Trinchera

Partner, Technology Consulting KPMG in the Philippines

Claire

Celdran

Broadcast Journalist CoinGeek