Fintech leaders, regulators, startups, and investors will gather in Manila on 30 April 2026 for the Fintech Revolution Summit, an industry event focused on digital finance, payments, regulation, and technology innovation. The summit will be held at Novotel Manila Araneta City and is expected to draw more than 250 participants, according to the organizers.

The event positions itself as a forum connecting the public and private sectors around issues shaping the Philippine digital finance landscape, including digital banking, embedded finance, cross-border payments, decentralized finance, blockchain, and the use of artificial intelligence in financial services. Program formats include keynote sessions, panel discussions, live demos, and B2B networking meetings.

Industry and Policy Participation

Organizers expect participation from senior technology officers, startup founders, central bank and regulatory representatives, and venture capital firms, as well as consultants, analysts, and non-bank financial institutions. The summit also highlights the presence of institutional investors and deal-making channels through an investor lounge and pitch-oriented activities.

While speaker and agency lists have not yet been published in full, the event materials indicate that both regulatory and private-sector perspectives will be represented. Similar events in recent years have drawn participation from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), and digital banking licensees, though no confirmations were included in the announcement.

Rationale and Timing

The Philippines has seen growing interest in digital payments and fintech adoption, driven by a young population, rapid mobile penetration, and the entry of new digital financial service providers. The organizers frame the summit as aligned with these trends, citing rising e-wallet usage, increased startup formation, and supportive regulatory posture for digital finance. The promotional materials describe the Philippines as “on a rapid trajectory to become Southeast Asia’s next digital finance powerhouse,” a characterization offered by the event’s marketing language.

The summit’s timing follows continued expansion in the Philippine fintech sector, including digital bank onboarding, growth in cross-border payment platforms, and heightened focus on regulatory technology (RegTech) and anti-fraud systems. Discussions on interoperability, open finance, and financial inclusion are expected to feature prominently, given their relevance to both policy and market actors.

Sector Context

The Philippines is regarded as one of Southeast Asia’s larger fintech markets in terms of consumer payments, although investment volumes remain smaller than those in Singapore and Indonesia. Industry figures point to more than 100 fintech firms operating across payments, lending, digital banking, and crypto-asset segments, according to past ecosystem tallies from industry associations and research groups.

Regulators have also initiated frameworks in areas such as digital banking, virtual assets, and open finance, while government agencies have pursued broader digital transformation initiatives touching finance, identity, and governance. These developments form part of the policy backdrop against which the summit positions itself.

Value Propositions for Participants

From the organizers’ standpoint, the summit is designed to serve multiple constituencies. For startups and technology providers, the venue offers opportunities to demonstrate products and find partnerships. For corporations and financial institutions, the agenda highlights digital strategy themes, cross-border use cases, and modernization of financial service delivery. For investors, the summit provides access to deal flow and early-stage companies. For policymakers and regulators, it presents a platform for industry dialogue and feedback.

Public-Private Linkage

The summit also underscores the role of public-private engagement in shaping digital finance in the Philippines. Organizers describe the event as a bridge between the two spheres, citing investment discovery, policy coordination, and expansion of digital finance adoption as intended outcomes.

Registration and Further Information

Registration for the Fintech Revolution Summit 2026 is open, with additional program details, speakers, and institutional partners expected to be announced closer to the event date.

‍