Top Fintech Conferences in the Philippines: What to Expect in 2025

Financial innovation moves fast. The need to link new ideas, regulations, and people is pressing. A fintech event offers all that. Before we dive into the must-attend gatherings in 2025, let’s frame the scene. Digital finance in the Philippines is growing by leaps. Nearly 72 percent of the population is using fintech tools by 2024. In 2022, fintech firms raised $344 million, and there are 867 actively used fintech apps. Over 74 percent of Filipinos own smartphones. That mix of demand, money, and devices sets a strong frame for fintech conferences.

Why fintech conferences matter for the BFSI industry

A financial services conference brings people from banking, insurance, micro-finance, and tech into the same room. They share what works, learn trends, and build partnerships. A BFSI summit Philippines shapes the way financial firms meet customer needs, stay legal, and roll out new services. It also helps regulators, banks, and startups speak the same language.

When a fintech event brings leaders and ideas together, innovation can actually hit the ground.

Highlights from past events that shaped the industry

Here are some key gatherings in 2025 that already set the tone:

  • Fintech Revolution Summit – Philippines 2025

Held on April 29–30 at the Heritage Hotel in Manila, this event drew over 350 tech and business leaders. It focused on digital banking, AI-driven finance, payment tools, and blockchain in finance.

  • Digital Banking Philippines Conference 2025

Took place on June 25 at Novotel, Manila. This leadership event drew 200+ senior experts, CXOs, and decision makers. Talks and exhibits covered fintech and banking transformation in retail finance.

  • Manila Tech Summit 2025

Organized by FinTech Alliance PH, this ran August 26–27 at Shangri-La The Fort, Manila. It focused on digital inclusion, finance tools, and how global and climate risks reshape economics.

These past gatherings laid a path for the rest of 2025. They showed how fintech innovations move from ideas to real use. Now, let’s look ahead.

What to expect from fintech conferences in 2025

Expect more focus on real use cases. Events will feature solutions that regulators trust. Attendees may see AI-based lending tools, blockchain-driven payments, and data tools for credit risk. Sessions may look like this:

  • Regulatory panels explaining new rules from the central bank or SEC.
  • Examples on how open finance works, or how digital lending improves reach.
  • Discussions on cybersecurity, micro-finance, and financial inclusion.

Fintech gatherings will look less like sales pitches and more like shared problem-solving labs. They will link ideas to real obstacles—like reaching unbanked rural areas or reducing fraud.

Role of WFIS Philippines in elevating fintech sector

World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) Philippines 2025

We at Philippines WorldFIS are proud to host the 4th WFIS in Manila, on 23–24 September 2025 at the Manila Marriott.

Our event brings over 600 technology and business heads from banks, insurance, micro-finance, and regulators together. Delegates include C-level leaders, IT chiefs, compliance, operations, and strategy heads.

What we offer at WFIS:

  • Conference

Deep sessions on AI, open finance, automation, cybersecurity, DeFi, digital payments, and regulation.

  • Exhibition

A place for solution providers to show tools that work in real time, not theory.

  • Awards & Gala Dinner

We recognize the best in the financial services industry—leaders with true impact and vision.

  • After-hours networking

Casual meet-ups help build trust, spark ideas, and open collaboration opportunities.

Why Philippines WorldFIS (WFIS) stands out

At Philippines WorldFIS, we:

  • Draw more than 600 delegates and industry speakers.
  • Link banks (64 percent of delegation), insurance, regulators, micro-finance.
  • Cover topics like digital payments, financial inclusion, AI, cyber, regulation, and more.
  • Work closely with BSP’s Inclusion Strategy, Digital Payments Roadmap, and open finance policy.
  • Run a trusted awards program with senior-level jury and top talent recognition.

Why choose us?

  • Our content is rich in real data and real voices.
  • We serve the full BFSI ecosystem.
  • We meet both business and regulatory needs.
  • We offer ideas, not hype.

Highlights of our expertise and reach:

  • Over 600 pre-qualified delegates from BFSI.
  • Representation across banks, insurance, micro-finance, and policymakers.
  • Speakers from BSP, Bureau of Treasury, SEC, Union Bank, BDO, RCBC, GoTyme Bank, AXA.
  • A focus on fintech adoption (72 percent), smartphone use (74 percent), and 867 fintech apps in active use.

We are trusted, compliant, and aligned with national digital finance goals.

Conclusion

Fintech in the Philippines is powered by growing demand, mobile reach, and bold policy. Fintech conferences and financial services conference spaces give purpose to innovation. A BFSI summit Philippines acts as the engine to share, test, and scale new solutions.

In 2025, events like Fintech Revolution Summit, Digital Banking Philippines Conference, and Manila Tech Summit show how fintech is maturing and helping real people.At Philippines WorldFIS, we take things further. We bring people, ideas, and tools together in one trusted, data-rich platform. Our approach bridges gaps, grows know-how, and builds the next wave of fintech practice. We welcome you to join us, shape the future, and be part of the change.

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