Annual convention
Chamber of Thrift Banks @50: AI in Banking
Friday, July 19, 2024
Dusit Thani Manila, Makati City
The Chamber of Thrift Banks held its 2024 annual convention with the theme “Chamber of Thrift Banks @50: AI in Banking.”

Chuchi G. Fonacier
Deputy Governor · Financial Supervision Sector, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Stephanie Sy
CEO · Thinking Machines

Melchor T. Plabasan
Senior Director · Technology Risk and Innovation Supervision Department (TRISD), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

Emilio “Jun” Neri, Jr.
Lead Economist · Bank of the Philippine Islands

Napoleon S. Castillo
Manager, Systems Engineering – Philippines · Fortinet
08:00 A.M.
Registration
09:00 A.M.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony / Viewing of Exhibit
Ms. Chuchi G. Fonacier, Deputy Governor, Financial Supervision Sector, BSP; Mr. Cecilio “Paul” D. San Pedro, President, CTB / President, Sterling Bank of Asia; Mr. Jerome B. Minglana, Chairman, CTB Convention Committee / President, Legazpi Savings Bank
09:30 A.M.
Invocation / National Anthem
09:40 A.M.
Declaration of Opening of Convention / Welcome Remarks
Mr. Jerome B. Minglana, Chairman, CTB Convention Committee
09:45 A.M.
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Mr. Cecilio “Paul” D. San Pedro, President, CTB
09:50 A.M.
Keynote Address
Hon. Eli M. Remolona, Jr., Governor, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
10:10 A.M.
Panel Discussion / Open Forum
Mr. Jose Vicente L. Alde, Secretary, CTB / President, Philippine Savings Bank; Mr. Jaime Valentin L. Araneta, Trustee, CTB / President, Citystate Savings Bank
10:30 A.M.
President’s Address
Mr. Cecilio “Paul” D. San Pedro, President, Chamber of Thrift Banks
10:35 A.M.
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Mr. James Christian T. Dee, Trustee, CTB / President, China Bank Savings
10:40 A.M.
“New Paradigms of Knowledge Management using Generative AI”
Ms. Stephanie Sy, CEO, Thinking Machines
11:00 A.M.
Panel Discussion / Open Forum
Mr. Francisco A. Dizon, Second Vice-President, CTB / President, Sun Savings Bank; Mr. Lorenzo T. Ocampo, Trustee, CTB / Vice-Chairman/CEO, City Savings Bank
11:20 A.M.
“Revolutionizing Banking: Unleashing the Power of Data Infrastructure and AI”
Mr. Arnie Alvarez, CTO and IT Director, Huawei
11:40 A.M.
A Fireside Chat with a Thrift Banker
Infosys Finacle
12:00 P.M.
Light Artist Presentation / Lunch / Raffle / Viewing of Exhibit
1:30 P.M.
“Practical Use Case of AI in Banking Today”
Mr. Jun Arsenal, Local Technical Head, Philippines, Panamax
1:40 P.M.
“The Data-Driven Advantage: Unlocking Growth for Thrift Banks With AI”
Mr. James Allan To, President, Nextbank
1:50 P.M.
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Mr. Lorenzo T. Ocampo, Trustee, CTB / Vice-Chairman/CEO, City Savings Bank
1:55 P.M.
“BSP’s Thrust on AI for the Banking Industry”
Mr. Melchor T. Plabasan, Senior Director, Technology Risk & Innovation Supervision Dep’t, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
2:15 P.M.
Panel Discussion / Open Forum
Mr. Luis C. Chua, Treasurer, CTB / President, Bank of Makati; Mr. Jaime Valentin L. Araneta, Trustee, CTB / President, Citystate Savings Bank
2:35 P.M.
Fireside Chat: Empowering the next generation of Thrift Banks for the Philippines in the age of AI
Mr. Pallav Malik, Country Director, Temenos Philippines; Mr. Rahul Sharda, Senior Consultant Business Solutions (Philippines & Cambodia), Temenos Asia Pacific
2:55 P.M.
“Reshaping Digitalization through AI”
Ms. Beby Aprilia, PH Business Associate, FDS ASYA PHILIPPINES, INC.
3:05 P.M.
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Ms. Maria Consorcia L. Tamayo, Trustee, CTB / Chairperson, University Savings Bank
3:10 P.M.
“Post Covid Development Dynamics: Trends in Selected Philippine Industries and Regions”
Mr. Emilio S. Neri, Jr., Senior Vice-President/Lead Economist, Bank of the Philippine Islands
3:30 P.M.
Panel Discussion / Open Forum
Ms. Mary Jane A. Perreras, Auditor, CTB / Vice-Chairperson, CARD SME Bank; Ms. Margaret Ruth C. Florete, Trustee, CTB / President, Queen City Development Bank
3:50 P.M.
Special Awards
4:00 P.M.
Coffee Break / Viewing of Exhibit
4:15 P.M.
Introduction of Guest Speaker
4:20 P.M.
“The Power of AI in Cybersecurity”
Mr. Napoleon S. Castillo, Manager, Systems Engineering – Philippines, Fortinet
4:40 P.M.
Grand Raffle
Emcees
Mr. Earl Moreno, Marketing Communications Manager, City Savings Bank; Mr. Rex Jardinero, Head, People Experience, Philippine Savings Bank