With an incredible opportunity to tap into 71% of the unbanked population, fintech growth in the Philippines has been nothing short of tremendous. Also, the advent of the Philippines’ first branchless, virtual-only banks in 2021 has just expedited the innovations in the country’s FSI.
It’s no surprise that the Philippines houses 220+ fintech companies that are leveraging on the region’s booming digitalization, favorable regulatory framework, and steady modernization initiatives by the government. To add more fuel to these developments the country has even established the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion (NSFI) 2022-2028.
Consequently, it has been forecasted that the Philippines’ fintech market will surge to a staggering mark of $44 billion by 2024. To support the government with its financial inclusion initiatives and provide a common platform for the burgeoning FSI & Tech community, Tradepass is hosting World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) in Manila on 22 – 24 August. The event will attract over 350 technology and business heads from the leading Banks, Insurance & Micro-Finance institutions across the country.
Presenting the top inspiring names from the industry at the main stage to share crucial intelligence on the most pressing topics, which gets further enriched by a Q&A session.
It showcases thought leadership and cutting-edge knowledge for the growth of the entire business community. A perfect platform that projects the pulse of the industry.
EXHIBITION
Enabling the organisations to showcase their best to the many pre-qualified delegates at the event in real-time. The provision of using technology just adds on to the whole demonstration and helps in driving more leads from the top companies across the industry.
It’s specifically tailored for the organizations to get in the eyes of the region’s biggest stakeholders and uplift their overall brand image.
AFTER-HOURS
An exclusive session for more networking exposure, allowing attendees to break the ice with some spirit-lifting humour, while enabling them to unwind and rub shoulders against industry peers, thought leaders, and potential customers.
Allowing networking interactions to happen in a more relaxed and honest way, where receiving direct feedbacks is a given phenomenon.
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
Past Speakers
Past Speakers
Having spent most of his career in banking policy and regulation, he has extensive experience across banking standards, risk management, digitalization in the financial sector, financial conglomerate supervision, anti-money laundering and securing financial industry against terrorism.
IMANSYAH
Deputy Commissioner of OJK Institute and Digital Finance
OJK - Financial Services Authority Indonesia
Regarded as one of the stewards of pioneering and responsive regulatory approach on technology and innovation, his career in BSP spans over decades of supervisory experience where he has witnessed the technology advancement in Philippines’ financial sector as well as played a key role in reshaping the regulatory mindset.
MELCHOR T.PLABASAN
Director, Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
With an industrial PhD in electrical engineering, she specializes in AI and has an extensive experience in complex data analysis projects across domains.
DR. ADRIENNE HEINRICH
Vice President and Head of AI Center of Excellence
Union Bank of the Philippines
Curating the best-in-class case studies and insightful topics to aid in defining the right set of protocols and future map of the organisation
JOSE CARLOS REYES
Director-Cybersecurity Bureau
Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)
A highly versatile Pricing professional and International Speaker, he has led various Business & Process Transformation global projects across countries in Asia, Europe, and North America.
SONNY SUPRIYADI
SVP, Head, Pricing and Data Analytics
Maybank Indonesia
Multi-faceted professional with advanced analytical, reasoning and problem solving skills. Proven track record in Data Analysis and Machine Learning and mastering in Business Intelligence and CRM, especially in Banking Industry.
INDRA HIDAYATULLAH
Division Head Data Management & Analytics
PT Bank Tabungan Negara, Tbk
An experienced consultant focusing on business development, technology strategy, process improvement, and project/program management. With 16 years of consulting experience, he is also adept at Business Development, Cost Reduction, IT Strategy, IT Architecture, IT Governance, Project Management and PMO.
RIKRIK FEBIANTO
Partner, IT Enablement & Transformation
KPMG Indonesia
With over a decade of experience in technology risk supervision, she brings in key insights and valuable inputs while leading the Fintech Innovation and Policy Research Group (FIPRG) under the Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD) at Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
JOVELYN HAO
Acting Group Head - Fintech Innovation & Research Policy
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Digital enabler for Bank BRI group, the biggest bank in the region. Former LinkAja board of commisioner, Regional Program Director at Silicon Valley’s hardcore DNO specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the software, telco and banking industry.
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