Top 3 unmissable events in August in the Philippines

Powered by the coordinated efforts of both government and private entities, innovations in the Philippines have taken a next-gen paradigm. For instance, financial services in the Philippines have proliferated in the recent past and the country is now housing over 867 actively used fintech applications.

The archipelago has also embarked on a new cybersecurity journey wherein its Department of Information and Communications Technology is taking active measures to ensure the nation reaches the ‘resilient enterprise’ level by 2027.

At a time when the global industries are eyeing the Philippines as a highly lucrative market for growth and investment, the month of August is lined up with a series of remarkable events.

Here’re the top 3 unmissable events in August in the Philippines.

1. World of Consumer Electronics Expo (WOCEE) 2024: Scheduled for 7 – 10 August at SMX Convention Center Manila, WOCEE is the premier consumer electronic trade show that caters to the B2B segment in the Philippines.

The platform relentlessly works with myriad sectors including technology companies, startups, top field practitioners, key investors and the public sector to uplift the nation’s tech industry. WOCEE’s primary objective is to bring the foremost domestic and overseas tech organisations closer to their target market and facilitate them in showcasing their best products to the Filipino consumers.

2. World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) 2024 – Philippines: Scheduled for 13 – 14 August at Manila Marriott Hotel, the two-day event aims to address the most-pressing issues and bring forth cutting-edge fintech developments that can aid the top banks in the Philippines with their latest technology requirements.

The platform with its many offerings will also serve the country’s entire financial services industry including the insurance companies and micro-finance institutions. With the most remarkable technology solutions at display and projection of the latest FSI topics by leading thought leaders, the event will host over 600 technology and business heads from Philippines’ reputed financial institutions.

Know more: World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) 2024 – Philippines

3. Universal Tech Expo 2024: Scheduled for 23 – 24 August at Nustar Convention Centre, Cebu, the event is geared up to be the focal point of groundbreaking innovations and will bring together the sharpest tech minds to forge strong collaborations within the industry.

The platform will cast a spotlight on the cutting-edge advancements in a plethora of sectors including Blockchain, Forex, Fintech, eSports, eGames, and Cybersecurity through two days of inspiring keynotes, productive workshops and advanced showcases. The platform’s ultimate goal is to drive attendees from all areas and levels of the industry towards the future of the technology realm.

Read more: Find out about Philippines’ most celebrated annual cybersecurity event, PhilSec 2024 coming up in July at Manila Marriott Hotel. The platform has gained the reputation as the go-to space for cybersecurity’s latest projections, trending developments, next-gen innovations, most advanced case studies and unparalleled networking opportunities.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

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