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BFSI Philippines Summit 2026

Navigating BFSI in the AI-Everything Era

16 April 2026Novotel Manila Araneta City
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Who attends

Attendee demography.

Delegate Breakdown is based on the data of Previous Events.

By business nature

Commercial Banks28%
Insurance Companies18%
Rural/Thrift Banks14%
Digital Banks/Fintechs12%
Technology/Solution Providers11%
Investment/Asset Management7%
Payment Solutions5%
Consulting/Advisory Services3%
Regulatory Bodies1%
Others1%

By job function

President/CEO/VP22%
Chief Digital/Technology Officer16%
Head of Innovation/Strategy14%
Chief Risk/Compliance Officer12%
Director of IT/Security10%
Head of Operations9%
Product/Business Heads8%
IT/Software Managers5%
Marketing/Customer Experience3%
Others1%

By country

Philippines77%
Singapore10%
Rest of ASFEAN3%
China3%
Japan2%
S Korea2%
India1%
Europe/USA1%
Others1%
Voices from this edition

Speakers & panelists.

JP Palpallatoc

JP Palpallatoc

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | Sun Life Philippines

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Kenneth Catugas

Kenneth Catugas

Head of IT | ING

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Dennis Omila

Dennis Omila

Chief Transformation Officer | UnionBank of the Philippines

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Catherine de Joya Urtola

Catherine de Joya Urtola

SVP Chief Compliance Officer and Department Head | Bank of China

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Juliet S. Dytoc

Juliet S. Dytoc

First Vice President & Chief Risk Officer | Philippine National Bank

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Amira Alawi

Amira Alawi

Global Marketing Director | Coins.ph

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Lawrence Ferrer

Lawrence Ferrer

President & CEO | CIS Bayad Center, Inc.

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Kristian Melquiades

Kristian Melquiades

SVP and Chief Technology Officer | InLife

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Sudipto Lahiry

Sudipto Lahiry

Product Manager - Electronic Trading Solutions | Bloomberg

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Josh Quinto

Josh Quinto

Chief Risk & Compliance Officer | PayMongo

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Rajesh Krishna Rao

Rajesh Krishna Rao

Vice President - Sales & Marketing | Fiorano

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Annie Qiu

Annie Qiu

Regional Head (Hong Kong, Taiwan & Mainland China) | Bridgewise

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Reynaldo Lugtu

Reynaldo Lugtu

Founder & CEO / CTO | Hungry Workhorse

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Dickenson Africa

Dickenson Africa

Deputy Director - Risk & Compliance Office | Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

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Katrina Victoria Gumaya

Katrina Victoria Gumaya

Senator and Member of the Global Board | World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF)

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Mary Celina Louies Esteva

Mary Celina Louies Esteva

Head of Information Technology Governance | UnionDigital Bank

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Doreen Tan

Doreen Tan

Head of Enterprise, Asia | Coursera

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Alex Leroux-McCarroll

Alex Leroux-McCarroll

Director of Client Growth | Pega Systems

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Lakshmi Sasidharan

Lakshmi Sasidharan

Client Executive | Pega Systems

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Budiman Ong

Budiman Ong

SASE & Security Consulting Systems Engineer | HPE

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Ramon Hirang

Ramon Hirang

President & CEO | m360

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Elmer Santos

Elmer Santos

Business Solutions Consultant | Globe Business

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Lester Cruz

Lester Cruz

Chief Executive Officer | Singlife Philippines

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Saneeth Reddy Sarasani

Saneeth Reddy Sarasani

Founder | Novitates

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Imelda Ida Tiongson

Imelda Ida Tiongson

President - Opal Portfolio Investments and Independent Board Director | PrulifeUK, Raslag Corp, PDIC

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The complete edition

Programme & event information.

Overview

Navigating BFSI in the AI-Everything Era

The

BFSI Philippines Summit 2026

, presented by Escom Events, Asia's leading B2B event organizer, brings together 300+ decision-makers from banking, financial services, and insurance sectors to address the AI-Everything Era.

Built on our successful

Digital Banking Asia Series

, this summit unites CXOs, Directors, and senior leaders from BSP, major commercial banks, fintech companies, insurance firms, and non-bank financial institutions across the Philippines and Asia.

The summit features a

curated exhibition

showcasing world-leading technology solutions—from next-generation core banking systems and cybersecurity platforms to advanced AI/ML tools.

AI & Agentic AI in BFSI

Artificial intelligence and autonomous AI agents revolutionizing banking, financial services, and insurance operations with intelligent automation and decision-making.

Cyber Resilience & Security

Advanced cybersecurity frameworks, threat detection, and resilience strategies to protect financial institutions in the AI-driven era.

Future of Retail Banking

Digital transformation, omnichannel experiences, and innovative banking models redefining customer engagement and service delivery in retail banking.

Open & Embedded Finance

Open banking APIs, embedded financial services, and collaborative ecosystems enabling seamless integration of financial services into everyday platforms.

Payments Innovation

Next-generation payment systems, real-time settlements, digital currencies, and frictionless transaction technologies transforming the payments landscape.

Traditional Bank Transformation

Strategic modernization of legacy systems, digital-first approaches, and organizational change management for traditional financial institutions.

Financial Inclusion

Leveraging technology to expand access to financial services, reach underbanked populations, and promote inclusive economic growth across the Philippines.

ESG & Sustainability

Environmental, Social, and Governance initiatives, sustainable finance, green investments, and responsible banking practices for long-term value creation.

Agenda

08:00Registration & Morning Tea

Registration desk opens for attendee check-in and welcome refreshments.

09:00Welcome Remarks by Conference Chair

📍 Main Hall

⏱️ 5 min

🎯 Opening

Opening remarks and introduction to the BFSI Philippines Summit 2026.

09:05Welcome Keynote reserved for the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

📍 Main Hall

⏱️ 20 min

🎯 Keynote

To be announced

09:25CEO's Panel Discussion: The Roadmap Toward a Smarter, Stronger, and More Inclusive Philippine BFSI Sector

📍 Main Hall

⏱️ 40 min

🎯 Panel Discussion

This panel session brings together four leading CEOs from the Philippines' financial services industry, highlighting the state of transformation across banking, fintech, and insurance and setting the tone for a day of forward-looking insights. They will cover the current strategies, innovations and AI-ready initiates of their banks as well.

10:05A New Era of "AI-First" Financial Services Workforce

📍 Main Hall

⏱️ 20 min

🎯 Presentation

Exploring how AI is transforming the financial services workforce, from talent strategies to operational excellence, and what it means for the future of work in BFSI.

10:25Morning Tea Break + Networking Session

Refreshment break with networking opportunities.

11:00Secure Networks in the AI Era with HPE Integral Security

📍 Main Hall

⏱️ 20 min

🎯 Presentation

Exploring how HPE Integral Security enables secure networks in the AI era, addressing modern cybersecurity challenges for the BFSI sector.

11:20Agentic Defense: Automating AFASA Compliance with AI

📍 Main Hall

⏱️ 20 min

🎯 Presentation

Exploring how agentic AI can automate AFASA compliance processes, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in regulatory adherence for the BFSI sector.

11:40Panel Discussion: Regulatory & Technology Insight: Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) & Stablecoins — Building Trust in the Next Generation of Money

📍 Main Hall

⏱️ 40 min

🎯 Panel Discussion

Leaders from the BSP and fintech innovators explore lessons from global CBDC pilots, stablecoin adoption, and the Philippines' readiness to adopt digital legal tender. Focus on interoperability, compliance, and industry collaboration.

12:20Lunch Break + Networking

Lunch break with networking opportunities among delegates.

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Top Reasons to

Join the Summit

Discover why leading companies choose to be part of the Philippines' premier BFSI Summit

SHOWCASE

Showcase your brand as being at the forefront of a rapidly growing BFSI sector in the Philippines

Enquiry Sponsorship

SHOWCASE

Showcase your brand as being at the forefront of a rapidly growing BFSI sector in the Philippines

REACH CLIENTS

Connect directly with key decision makers from major banks, financial institutions, and insurance companies

MEET KEY PERSONS

Network with CXOs, BSP Officials, Bank Directors, and Fintech Leaders

RELATIONSHIP BUILDING

Build lasting partnerships with BFSI industry leaders and innovators

GENERATE LEADS

Access qualified leads from commercial banks, fintech firms, and insurance companies

PROMOTE YOUR BRAND

Position your solutions in front of 300+ BFSI decision-makers

SELL DIRECTLY

Close deals with direct access to project owners and decision makers

Venue &

Floorplan

NOVOTEL Manila, Araneta City

General Aguinaldo Ave, Araneta City, Quezon City, Metro Manila

Novotel Manila Araneta City is a midscale hotel in Quezon City's business and leisure district with access to LRT and MRT stations. Relish modern comfort in 401 rooms and suites, indulge at Food Exchange Manila, gather at Gourmet Bar by Novotel, and enjoy great music at The 6th Manila. Perfect for business or leisure, discover Kids Club by Novotel, In Balance Spa, In Balance Fitness, Bridal Garden, pillarless Grand Ballroom, and 7 meeting rooms.

🍽️

Food Exchange Manila

🅿️

Free Parking

LRT & MRT Access

Business District

High-Speed WiFi

Grand Ballroom

Novotel Manila Pool & Hotel View

Event Highlights

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What attendees say
Thank you again for having us last week! We're excited to share your events with the rest of the Segment teams, especially given the quality of the audience and the compelling topics on the agenda. We especially appreciated: The attendees - A strong mix of C-level executives and department heads created meaningful conversations. We were able to connect with new contacts, introduce our business, and explore potential partnership opportunities. Thank you as well for arranging the meeting room - it really helped. Excellent organization - The event was impressively run, with seamless logistics and a solid tech setup. The LED screens were especially effective—clear visibility made a real difference in engagement.
Globe Business
On behalf of the GlobalSign team, we would like to congratulate you and Escom on organizing a truly successful event. The venue, food selection, and program flow were all excellent. Thank you for the valuable opportunities provided to GlobalSign throughout the event. We truly appreciate all the extra effort and assistance your team provided.
GlobalSign
BCG is proud to contribute to this important dialogue and to help shape the future of BFSI innovation in the Philippines and Southeast Asia
Boston Consulting Group
Thanks so much for having us yesterday. The event was well organized from planning to the day itself.
Tonik Bank
Thank you for your support for this event, it was great working with the team and we look forward to collaborating again in the future.
Thomson Reuters
Frequently Asked

Frequently Asked

Questions

Questions

Is food provided during the event?

Yes, the summit includes morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea, and a dinner session (by invitation only). All meals and refreshments are included in your registration.

Is there a dress code for the summit?

Business professional attire is recommended for all summit sessions and networking events. Smart casual is acceptable for the exhibition areas.

Is parking available at the venue?

Yes, complimentary parking is available for all registered attendees. Additional parking information will be provided in your pre-event communication.

What is included in my registration?

Your registration includes access to all sessions, networking breaks, meals, exhibition area, welcome kit, certificate of attendance, and access to post-event materials.

Can I get a certificate of attendance?

Yes, all registered attendees will receive a digital certificate of attendance after completing the summit. Physical certificates can be requested during registration.

Is WiFi available at the venue?

Yes, complimentary high-speed WiFi is available throughout the venue. Network details will be provided during registration check-in.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations made 30 days prior to the event are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations between 15-29 days receive 50% refund. No refunds for cancellations within 14 days of the event.

Are there networking opportunities?

Yes, the summit features dedicated networking breaks, welcome reception, lunch networking, and an exclusive dinner event. All designed to facilitate meaningful business connections.

Will presentations be available after the event?

Yes, registered attendees will receive access to presentation materials and session recordings within 48 hours after the summit concludes.

Is the event suitable for startups and SMEs?

Absolutely! The summit is designed for hospitality professionals at all levels, including startups, SMEs, and enterprise companies. Special startup networking sessions are included.

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