With the theme “Smarter Banks, Bolder Moves: AI and the Future of Finance,” the conference will gather senior banking leaders, digital pioneers, and policy experts to explore how artificial intelligence (AI), cloud infrastructure, and decentralized technologies are transforming the financial landscape.
The agenda will promote knowledge sharing, regulatory foresight, and strategic innovation in the Philippine banking sector.
Driving transformation, fostering inclusion
BAP president Jose Teodoro K. Limcaoco will open the event and join a keynote leadership dialogue on steering the future of Philippine banking through sustainability, inclusion, and innovation.
“The Philippine banking industry is entering a defining era, one that is constantly marked by digital transformation, rising customer expectations, and an increasingly complex risk landscape,” Limcaoco said.
“Our collaboration with The Asian Banker through Finance Philippines 2025 reflects BAP’s ongoing commitment to equip our members with the foresight and tools to lead in this new and more challenging environment,” he added.
Tech-driven banking evolution
The conference will tackle emerging technologies and disruptive trends, including:
Generative AI for hyper-personalized customer engagement and real-time decision-making.
Digital currencies such as stablecoins and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs).
Cloud-based architectures that improve scalability, security, and efficiency.
Discussions will also cover carbon credit financing to support environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, and how decentralized finance (DeFi) and fintech collaborations are disrupting traditional banking via smart contracts, embedded finance, and open banking APIs.
Call to action
As co-host, BAP is emphasizing its commitment to advancing the digital agenda and strengthening the strategic capabilities of the country’s banking community. The Association is encouraging its members to participate in the event to gain insights from global best practices and regional experiences.
“This conference is more than just a platform for dialogue. Rather, it is a call for collective action to shape a more resilient, inclusive, and future-ready financial system in the country,” Limcaoco said. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
