6th Annual FutureCFO Conference Philippines

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EVENT OVERVIEW

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) projects Philippine economic growth coming in at 5.4% in 2026, slightly lower than its earlier projection, amid the prolonged global trade policy uncertainty, geopolitical tensions, and disruptive financial market corrections. Also, more frequent and intense climate blows in the country will affect notable macroeconomic losses. On the positive side, accelerated implementation of structural and governance reforms in the Philippines would support investor confidence and raise potential growth.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are already reshaping the Philippines’ business landscape, including the finance sector. According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), the AI economy could contribute ₱500 billion to the Philippines’ GDP by 2030 if adoption accelerates. Also, the Philippines is actively enhancing cross-border payments by linking its national payment system to regional and global networks.

As the Philippines asserts its position as the nexus of commerce and innovation, finance leaders stand at the forefront of an unprecedented finance transformation, from back-office operations to strategic decision-making, powered by AI’s predictive power. Also, 2026 promises a finance leadership era defined by agility, innovation, and resilience—where human judgement and AI empowerment coalesce to transform decision enablement and sustain competitive advantage in the Philippines’s vibrant markets.

With the accelerated adoption of AI in fintech, real-time analytics, and regulatory frameworks, how can finance leaders in the Philippines successfully merge the latest technology advancements with prudent financial strategy to unlock new growth streams and operational efficiencies?

The 6^th Annual FutureCFO Philippines Conference 2026, themed “Forging Future Advantage” will serve as a vital platform for finance leaders in the Philippines to navigate risks, optimise costs, bridge digital skills gaps within finance teams and embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) imperatives at the core of financial strategy. Critical topics to be covered this year include:

Growth and profit optimisation
The future of digital assets and cross-border payments
AI-driven finance transformation
Governance, risk and compliance management
Talent management and reskilling in a hybrid world

Through this conference, we will reveal strategies that will define the future of finance and leadership amid continuing economic uncertainties and complex regulatory landscapes.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

CFOs, MDs, VPs, Directors, Heads, GMs, and Senior Managers, involved in:

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Strategic Planning & Forecasting
Costing & Budgeting
Treasury Operations
Project Financing
Accounting and Reporting
Merger & Acquisition (M&A)
Investment / Portfolio Management
Auditing & Internal Control
Tax Governance
Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC)
Statutory & Regulatory Reporting
Fiscal Policy Planning
Financial Technology Solutions

WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND

The FutureCFO Conference aims to give CFOs, who also act as their company’s strategic business partner and catalyst, insights on ensuring corporate growth and successfully mitigating risks and challenges amidst the current economic and political uncertainties in their countries. The conference will also address strategies and best practices on how CFOs can reimagine finance functions and their organizations to survive and thrive in today’s fast-paced and digitally driven landscape.

This by-invitation only one-day event will gather over 120 senior finance leaders from multiple industries and offers the best opportunity to hear from the industry’s leading professionals, contribute questions from the floor, engage in incisive panel discussions that discuss real-life business cases, updates and strategies to meet the most pertinent challenges facing the finance function in 2020.

High-Level Industry Speakers

We gather 20+ industry speakers and experts from leading organizations for keynote presentations and incisive discussions so you can tap on their invaluable insights and best practices important to your finance function management and transformation.

Interactive Discussions

Be part of our interactive panel discussions that address the current hot topics, share ideas and experiences and get the answers to your pressing questions from prominent finance leaders on stage.

Networking Opportunities

Meet new business partners, engage and forge new connections with fellow finance and treasury leaders in the region, solution providers and many more at our event through luncheons, coffee breaks, one-to-one meetings and informal introductions.

Targeted In-Depth Sessions

8 hours of learning and networking opportunities packed into 10 in depth sessions. Listen to corporate-driven best practices and case studies sharing that are targeted to your profession through the personalized country-specific conferences we crafted for you - FutureCFO Conferences.

FUTURECFO CONFERENCE SERIES

2025 AGENDA

09:15

Panel Discussion: Climate-Resilient Finance: Protecting Value in the New Normal

CFOs who only report numbers won’t survive. The ones who create value will thrive. The changing finance landscape from technological innovations, regulations to consumer behaviour are affecting how today’s CFOs will need to lead the finance function in 2026. In a new business environment filled with relentless market volatility, heightening liquidity pressures, shrinking margins and tariff fluctuations, how should CFOs in the Philippines prepare to move beyond reporting and build finance resiliency in 2026?

Leading the strategic response to the major ‘shifts’ in finance in 2026
Rethinking financial model, transactional processes, strategy, and operations for business resilience
Designing financial structure and institutional frameworks that enable growth
Ensuring a strong and agile balance sheet for resilience
Creating confidence among investors, lenders and stakeholders

Moderator:
Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY

09:50

Keynote: Real-Time Treasury & Cross-Border Payments: The Philippine Advantage

Embracing real-time cross-border payments, that is integrated with AI, automation and blockchain, will enhance transaction speed, lower costs, and boost cross-border connectivity. With Philippine Central Bank gearing up for instant cross-border payments and transactions in 2026 – and together with several central banks in Asia, the Philippines are in the final stage of developing and bringing Project Nexus to market, how will the evolution of real-time cross-border payments affect finance and treasury leaders in the Philippines?

The revolution of the cross-border payments landscape in Asia
Unlocking the value of cross-border payments with financial modelling, automation and real-time treasury
Future-proofing cross-border payments framework
Navigating the frictions, risks and complexity of cross-border payments for finance

10:15

Panel Discussion: Global Standards, Local Impact: Navigating Regulatory Compliance in Finance

For years, CFO’s multi-faceted role has always covered accounting, tax, and corporate governance compliance. However, with AI and cross-border payments joining the list of regulatory priorities, how should CFOs in the Philippines prepare their businesses for shifting and more complex regulatory environments in 2026?

Staying ahead of evolving fintech, AI, digital assets, and cross-border trade regulations across Asian markets
Compliance as an investment, not an expense
Striking a balance between innovation and oversight
The path to compliance success in 2026

Moderator:
Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY

Panelist:
Marvin V. Lascano, CPA, DBA, Finance Director for Concession Finance, MANILA WATER COMPANY INC.

11:20

Keynote: Accelerating the Future of Scalable Integrated Finance with Cloud-Based Solutions

As large enterprises in the Philippines grow complex, CFOs will face slower decision speeds but increased pressure to provide timely, quality financial insights from dispersed teams. How should finance leaders unify and harmonize fragmented financial information from multiple, diverse sources into a single cloud-based platform, especially in a greatly matrixed organisation?

Trends shaping the future of finance in the cloud
Enabling integrated finance platforms with a solid data foundation and infrastructure
Cloud-based solutions as the backbone for modern finance
Seamlessly integrating cloud platforms with digital ecosystems
Delivering ROI in finance through cloud-based solutions

11:45

Panel Discussion: Managing Technology Overload and Integration Challenges in Finance

The technology advancements – from real-time analytics, ERP, RPA and AI insights – has undoubtedly presented finance with tangible benefits. A recent research by Gartner reveals that the projected collective spending on low-code development technologies is expected to reach $41B by 2028.

However, the growing tech stack within finance often leads to fragmented digital tools – thus producing workflow inconsistencies, data silos, and decision paralysis and eventually, damaging workforce productivity. With evolving technologies and business needs, how should CFOs better manage their tech investments within the finance function?

Rationalising existing tech stack without sacrificing performance
The cost of tool overload and poor system integrations
Embracing an integration-first strategy
Empowering finance with do-it-yourself tech
Creating a cohesive finance digital ecosystem

Moderator:
Allan Tan, Group Editor-in-Chief, CXOCIETY