Manila, The Philippines

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01 – 03 June 2026

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AIBC Asia takes place at the SMX Convention Center, one of Manila’s most modern and versatile venues, positioned at the heart of the city’s thriving digital and business district. Easily accessible by car, taxi, or public transport, the location offers seamless connectivity for both local and international attendees. To help you make the most of every moment, we’ve prepared a comprehensive guide to navigating the summit, ensuring you experience all the highlights, insights and opportunities the event has to offer.

Travel Guidelines

Popular ride-hailing apps include Grab.
💡 Did you know ? 
  • The currency in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso.
  • In the Philippines the power plug sockets are of type A, B and C. The standard voltage is 220V and the frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Philippines has 3 telecom service providers: Smart Communications, Globe Telecom and DITO.
  • If you want to stay connected to the internet during your trip, we recommend Big Sky Travel Wi-Fi. You can through their website at https://bigskynation.com.
  • The Philippines has lifted all COVID-19 measures for international travellers.
Visa Information 
  • Depending on your nationality, you can see full VISA requirement apply online through  https://evisa.gov.ph/
📞 In case of emergencies call:
  • 911 for Police and Fire
  • 112 for Medical Emergencies
Toyo Eatery – https://toyoeatery.com/  Creative Filipino cuisine, rooted in tradition    Gallery by Chele – https://gallerybychele.com/  Progressive Filipino-Spanish tasting menu    Helm – https://www.joshboutwood.net/restaurants/helm  Conceptual tasting by Chef Boutwood    Uma Nota – https://www.uma-nota.com.ph/  Lively Brazilian-Japanese fusion fare    Nobu Manila- https://www.cityofdreamsmanila.com/en/dine/premium/nobu-restaurant  Iconic Japanese-Peruvian fine dining    Blackbird – https://www.blackbird.com.ph/  Euro-Asian cuisine in Art Deco surrounds    Iai – https://www.iaimanila.com/  Elegant Japanese omakase experience    Old Manila – https://www.peninsula.com/en/manila/hotel-fine-dining/old-manila  Classic French fine dining elegance    M Dining + Bar – https://mgroup.com.ph/  Upscale European dishes with fine wines    Sage Grill – https://www.shangri-la.com/manila/makatishangrila/dining/restaurants/sage-grill/  Premium steaks in a luxe setting     Manila Bay Kitchen – https://www.manilabaykitchen.com/  A stylish hotel restaurant serving a mix of international and Filipino cuisine, known for its live cooking stations and upscale buffet experience.    LiLi – New Coast Hotel – https://newcoasthotels.com/dining/lili.php  Upscale Cantonese restaurant at New Coast Hotel, known for authentic Chinese dishes and dim sum.    Flame Restaurant – https://www.discoveryprimea.com/bars-restaurants/flame-restaurant  Modern Asian cuisine with global influences, located on the 16th floor of Discovery Primea, offering panoramic city views.    Estoria Manila  – https://estoriamanila.com/  Filipino restaurant and events venue inspired by Intramuros, serving classic dishes in a heritage-inspired space.    The Lobby – https://www.peninsula.com/en/manila/hotel-fine-dining/the-lobby  Iconic all-day dining venue at The Peninsula Manila, famous for its classic afternoon tea and international menu. 
This complimentary shuttle service offers convenient round-trip transportation on the 3rd and 4th of June (running every hour) between the following locations:
8:30 am – 6:30 pm: Okada Manila to SMX 8:30 am – 6:30 pm: Lanson Place to SMX 8:30 am – 6:30 pm: City of Dreams Manila to SMX
The last pickup time from SMX to all of the above hotels is 6:20 pm.