The UK Government is proud to announce the return of UK-SEA Tech Week to Manila on 9 February 2026. This year’s summit reinforces the burgeoning technology partnership between the United Kingdom and the Philippines, focusing on the critical pillars of Fintech, Cybersecurity, Digital Trust, and Artificial Intelligence.
We are honored to welcome two titans of the Philippine tech ecosystem as our keynote speakers:
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Minette Navarrete, Managing Partner and President of Kickstart Ventures
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Lito Villanueva, Founding Chairman of the Fintech Alliance.Ph
These leaders will provide local context to the global tech landscape, sharing insights on investment trends and the regulatory frameworks driving the Philippines’ digital transformation.
UK-SEA Tech Week serves as a strategic platform bringing together policymakers and commercial pioneers. Attendees will gain exclusive access to the strategies of some of the UK’s most influential tech players, including:
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Fintech Unicorns: Market leaders Wise and Revolut will discuss the evolution of cross-border payments and digital banking.
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Cybersecurity Authorities: Experts from NCC Group and Darktrace will address the growing necessity of AI-driven defense in an era of complex cyber threats.
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Digital Identity Pioneers: Innovators iProov and Sumsub will showcase the latest advancements in digital trust and secure verification.
“As UK-SEA Tech Week returns to Manila, we are excited to continue building on the strong and growing UK-Philippines technology partnership,” said [Insert Spokesperson Name/Title]. “By bringing together the best minds from both nations, we are not just discussing the future of tech—we are actively shaping it.”
Events throughout the week will feature deep-dive panels, networking sessions, and collaborative workshops designed to spark commercial opportunities and shared policy goals.
UK-SEA Tech Week is a premier initiative dedicated to fostering collaboration between the United Kingdom and Southeast Asia’s vibrant technology sectors. By connecting innovators, investors, and regulators, the program aims to drive sustainable economic growth through technological excellence.
