Press Release
Oradian, a leading cloud core banking software provider, with its Philippine operations based in Manila, hosted a highly anticipated summit, titled ‘The Future is Now‘ on October 3. The event has sparked lively discussions in the financial sector, how institutions can collaborate more effectively by leveraging technology and sharing knowledge to drive innovation, enhance operations, and ultimately provide a superior customer experience for the millions they serve.
Held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in BGC, Metro Manila, the event brought together top financial influencers and entrepreneurs, both from the Philippines and abroad.
The event commenced with a warm welcome from Oradian’s Co-founder and CEO, Antonio Separovic, followed by a keynote speech from Todd Schweitzer, CEO of Brankas, Southeast Asia’s leading Open Finance technology company.
Oradian Co-founder and COO, Julian Oehrlein, delivered a presentation highlighting the opportunities for financial institutions in the Philippines to harness the power of Oradian’s platform. He explained how the platform’s flexibility caters to both out-of-the-box implementations and more complex projects involving custom code and integrations, making it ideal for fintechs and traditional banks alike.
The highlight of the event was a dynamic panel discussion, featuring a range of experts, all of whom are Oradian customers. The panel, moderated by Oradian’s Head of Customer Operations, Milena Drača, an experienced leader in banking operations, included:
- Antonio Separovic, Co-founder & CEO, Oradian
- George Chesakov, Co-founder, Salmon
- Tanya Hotchkiss, CTO & EVP, Cantilan Bank
- Thomas Kocsis, CEO, RAFI MFI (Aboitiz Group)
- Stephen Williams, CTO & Chief Transformation Officer, Esquire Financing
The panelists explored topics ranging from collaboration in the financial space to the importance of digitalization. They shared specific cases of digitization, such as Cantilan Bank’s ability to support communities with ATM transactions in the aftermath of catastrophes. Thanks to Oradian’s cloud-based platform, Cantilan was able to serve both its clients and those of other banks that faced significant delays in resuming operations.
By hosting ‘The Future is Now,’ Oradian solidified its role as a catalyst for financial innovation. The event empowered leaders from financial institutions of all sizes to navigate challenges and seize opportunities in the ever evolving fintech landscape.
Speaking of the event, Oradian’s CEO, Antonio Separovic said: “In a world where technology is constantly changing, where the needs of your clients are constantly evolving, we too must constantly innovate, adapt, and stay ahead—because if we don’t, someone else will.”