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.

WFIS 2026 Philippines | Top Fintech & Banking Event in Manila

25 - 26 AUG 2026 Manila Marriott, Philippines

Days

HRS

MINS

SECS

Inclusion Innovation Intelligence

Expanding Financial Capability Across the Philippines

Past speakers

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)

Key Statistics from 2025

Attendees' Domains

IT & Security

Fraud, Risk & Compliance

Retail / Corporate/ Transaction Banking

Cards & Payments

Cloud & Datacentres

Digital Transformation, CX & Loyalty

AI & Data Analytics

Biometrics & Digital Identity

Wealth/ Wholesale/ Treasury

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

BUDGET-BASED BIFURCATION OF DELEGATES

All delegates at WFIS 2025 - Philippines were pre-qualified based on their allocated budgets for the procurement of new solutions.

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 – 3
months

3 – 6
months

6 – 9
months