BFSI IT Summit
Harnessing Global Trends for Regional BFSI Growth
ABOUT BFSI IT SUMMIT PHILIPPINES 2026
Accelerated technology adoption and the rise of Fintech have been playing a pivotal role in re-shaping the BFSI sector in the Philippines.
As the BFSI industry continues to drive innovation, technology leaders find themselves looking for new ways to redefine their strategy comprehensively, outgrow competition and remain resilient. Customer-centric approaches, digitization, automation of processes, and data security continue to be top of mind for IT leaders.
The 28th Edition of the BFSI IT Summit by Exito is an in-person conference bringing together 150+ top technology leaders from the community. The summit is a learning and networking platform curated to deep dive into the imminent challenges faced by the BFSI sector and identify best practices to overcome the same.
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INDONESIA'S BFSI MARKET
$1009.3 bn
The value of Indonesia’s banking industry set to grow at 7.8% CAGR by 2027.
$8.6 bn
Fintech revenue by 2025.
3x
Increase in the use of big data and AI/ML by Indonesian banks by 2025 to enhance customer experiences.
25%
Growth in investments for real-time capabilities like fraud, payments and marketing in Indonesia.
PAST SPEAKERS
Dennis Omila
Chief Transformation OfficerUnionBank of the Philippines
Mila Bedrenets
Chief Growth HackerTONIK
Rei Nikolai Magnaye
Chief Information Security OfficerEquicom Savings Bank
Rogelio “Nooky” Umali Jr
Group Chief Technology OfficerGoodtech Information Systems
Esel Madrid
SVP, Head of Data Science & AI Center of ExcellenceSecurity Bank Corporation
Oliver Chato
Director - Information and Communication Technology DepartmentSecurities and Exchange Commission
Patricia Manasan
Vice President and Head of Data ScienceSecurity Bank Corporation
Atty. Paolo M. Ong CPA
Assistant Director Philifintech Innovation OfficeSecurities and Exchange Commission Philippines
Paolo Salcedo
Head of Virtual BankingMaybank
Kenneth Catugas
Head of ITING
Dr Sala Muthukrishnan
Field CTOAPJ EDB
Puneet Gambhir
Head of Risk and GrabDefence BusinessGrabDefence
Witt Lin
Leader of Security Solution TeamSangfor Technologies
Albert Dela Cruz
Chief Information Security OfficerGoTyme Bank
Roland V. Oscuro
First Senior Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer & Data Protection OfficerPhilippine National Bank
John Alarcon
CISO and Cyber Security HeadPJ Lhuillier Group of Companies
Diorel Acevedo
Vice President IT Group - Principal Solutions ArchitectSecurity Bank Corporation
Geegee Lopez
Independent Director and Chair of the Risk Oversight CommitteePhilippine Clearing House Corporation
Catherine Urtola
SVP & Chief Compliance OfficerBank of China
Why Attend ?
Learn & Grow
Elevate your professional growth with engaging discussions and collaborative workshops that are shaping the industry.
Explore the Latest Innovations in Digital Solutions
Gain valuable insights from renowned Innovation & Technology experts, including pioneers and leaders from the region, as they share real-world use cases and practical perspectives.
Collaborative Partnerships
Collaborate with industry peers to collectively shape the future collectively and exchange experiences.
Connect with Trusted Technology Partners
Connect and meet one-on-one with potential global partners who can provide tailored guidance to help you achieve your critical business objectives.
Maximized ROI
The BFSI IT Summit is a time-saving, highly informative, accessible, and professional business platform designed for experienced technology professionals and digital experts.Featured Discussions
Empowering a Digital Economy: BSP's Mission for Financial Evolution
- How is BSP adapting to the rise of digital currencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)?
- What are the potential risks and opportunities associated with CBDCs for financial stability and monetary policy transmission?
- What are the key uncertainties facing central banks in the coming years?
- How can the central bank foster international cooperation to navigate global economic issues?
- How should BSP adapt their communication strategies to maintain transparency and public trust in an increasingly complex economic environment?
Exploring the Future of Banking and Financial Services
- What does a digital journey look like for today's financial institutions?What are the main challenges and opportunities for the future?
- How can banks innovate their payment infrastructure to stay in the game?
- What are the main drivers of disruption in the banking sector, and how can banks capitalize on these trends?
- How can the right tech help banks proactively mitigate and navigate risks?
- What is the potential impact of Web3.0 on the financial ecosystem, including virtual economies, digital assets, and transaction models?
- How can banks evaluate the risks and benefits of adopting generative AI projects?
- What are the key considerations for building a resilient and scalable cloud-based banking infrastructure, and how should banks approach hybrid cloud models?
AI with Integrity: Navigating the Crossroads of AI and Customer-Centricity
- How can BFSI institutions strike the right balance between delivering personalised experiences and safeguarding customer privacy?
- Should customers be involved in shaping the development and use of AI technologies that impact their experiences?
- What ethical considerations should be considered when exploring AI usage?
- How is hyper-personalisation reshaping customer experiences in the BFSI sector?
- How does an omnichannel approach enhance customer journeys in today's digital landscape?
- Deploying RPA can streamline processes such as customer onboarding, data entry, and compliance checks, reducing errors
- By harnessing data analytics, institutions can better understand customer behaviour, personalize offerings, and make data-driven decisions to mitigate risks and optimize operations.
Open Banking: The Key to a Connected Financial World
- Policies and regulations to support a secure, inclusive, and innovative digital banking environment.
- The growing integration of digital tools like AI for algorithmic trading, credit risk assessment, and customer service chatbots.
- The shift from legacy systems to modern, cloud-native, and application programming interface (API)-driven architectures
- How embedded finance creates a more unified, consistent experience across digital and physical banking channels.
- The role of a robust digital identity system in improving KYC processes and onboarding unbanked populations.
- Digital banking services seamlessly transcending physical and digital channels, providing customers with a consistent and integrated experience.
Fin-tech or fin-human: Where should banks invest in their experience?
- Will fintech challengers dominate the future, or will traditional banks maintain their presence?
- Collaboration vs. Competition: How crucial are partnerships between fintech and banks?
- In the emerging fintech ecosystem, where do traditional banks find their place?
- Amid fintech disruption, what exciting transformations can we anticipate in the market's future?
- How has fintech disrupted the payments ecosystem and what does this mean for banks?
- How will collaboration and partnerships between banks, fintechs, and tech giants evolve?
Digital Transformation and Innovation for New Era Insurance
- What does the roadmap look like for traditional players?
- What effective approaches can we take to integrate AI in to existing insurance processes?
- How will future AI processes benefit the customer?
- How is the insurtech landscape developing and what impact is it having on the more traditional insurance sector?
- How can today's consumer benefit from new digital tools and a data-driven insurance approach?
- What are the industry’s ‘legacy challenges’ and how are global insurers overcoming them?
- Leveraging the strengths of both traditional insurers and insurtech disruptors.
Navigating Uncertainty: Digital Approaches to Risk Management in BFSI
- How is the design of digital banking experiences and customer onboarding evolving in the modern era?
- How can BFSI institutions strike the right balance between privacy concerns and customer experience?
- In what ways can digital identity solutions enhance both security and convenience?
- What role does customer education play in fostering trust amidst evolving security threats?
- AI-based identity verification and fraud detection tools were discussed as potential solutions
- Security-by-design approaches into every phase of the digital transformation process to mitigate risks
- Ransomware -as-a-service providing low-skill attackers with powerful tools to launch ransomware attacks.
Money for the Many: Building a Financially Inclusive Future
- What does the diversity landscape look like in financial services? Are we making progress?
- What is the compelling business case for diversity, and how can this message be effectively communicated?
- In combating bias and unconscious stereotypes, what actionable strategies can financial services employ today?
- How has the implementation of PhilSys, the national digital identity system, contributed to the enhancement of inclusive digital finance infrastructure in the Philippines?
- Need for an inclusive digital finance ecosystem that caters to the diverse needs of the population, especially in the agriculture and MSMEs
- Updating and providing action plans for the National Strategy for Financial Inclusion 2022–2028
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WHO WILL YOU MEET ?
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Digital Officer
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of IT
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads of Digital Solutions
- Directors/ VPs/ GMs/ Heads Digital Transformation
- Directors/ Heads of Cyber Security
- Head of IT Infrastructure
- Heads of Information security
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Testimonials
I enjoyed the event and found the delegate profiles and presentations very informative. I had productive conversations with potential customers and prospects, and I believe we will generate a decent list of leads for our company. The venue, food, and crowd were all excellent, and I had many interesting conversations and gained a lot of knowledge. We will definitely consider sponsoring DTS in the future.
I had really good conversations today with the number of delegates coming from the region and other places. Quite likely we we will consider it for the next year or your next city. The overall conversations were really good probably some of the really interesting conversations in change management and practical side of it and were really interesting.
I would rate the event a 9 or 10 out of 10. It was well put together and we received fantastic feedback and had high-quality conversations with delegates. It has been one of the best events we have participated in, with a good return on investment and leads generated. The audience was perfect and their interactions and participation in the event were excellent. The panel discussion was also very informative and useful for my presentation.
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