# World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS)

- Dates: 25 August 2026 to 26 August 2026
- Location: Manila Marriott Hotel, Manila, Philippines
- Organiser: Tradepass
- Industry: Fintech
- Expected attendance: 108

## About

The World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS) is a top Fintech & Banking event in Manila, Philippines, focused on expanding financial capability through inclusion, innovation, and intelligence. It targets key decision-makers from leading financial institutions in the Philippines who are seeking cutting-edge solutions.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.philippines.worldfis.com/)
- [Registration](https://philippines.worldfis.com)
- [Agenda](https://www.philippines.worldfis.com/agenda/)

## Topics

- Banking & Finance

## Speakers

- Atty. Arifa Ala, Senior Assistant Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
- Lilian Cruz, Senior Vice President & CIO, Land Bank of the Philippines
- Lito Villanueva, Chief Innovation & Inclusion Officer, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)
- Barani Sundaram, Chief Technology Officer & Head of Technology Transformation, East West Banking Corporation
- Jonathan Pineda, Acting CIO, Government Service Insurance System
- Jennifer Ng, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, Philippine National Bank
- Catherine Urtola, Senior Vice President & Chief Compliance Officer, Bank of China

## Where to stay

- **Vista Hotel and Cinema**: 110 m from the venue, C. M. Recto Avenue, Manila
- **Pearl Blossom Hotel**: 130 m from the venue, Claro M. Recto Avenue, Manila
- **Nice Hotel**: 140 m from the venue, Manila1 C. M. Recto Avenue
- **Manila Grand Opera Hotel**: 170 m from the venue, Doroteo Jose Street, Manila
- **Kamagong**: 170 m from the venue, Manila1 Rizal Avenue
- **Day Dream Hotel**: 270 m from the venue, Manila1 Lope de Vega Street
- **Halina**: 290 m from the venue, Manila
- **538 Dormitel**: 410 m from the venue, Manila

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