Manila, The Philippines

Plan Your Trip

01 – 03 June 2026

The venue for this year’s summit, the SMX Convention Center, is located in central Manila, and easily accessible by car, taxi, or bus. To ensure you don’t miss a thing, we’ve crafted a guide to help you navigate all the best moments from this event.

Travel Guidelines

Popular ride-hailing apps include Grab.

💡 Did you know ? 

      1. The currency in the Philippines is the Philippine Peso.
      2. 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.
      3. Philippines has 3 telecom service providers: Smart Communications, Globe Telecom and DITO.
      4. 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.
      5. 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:

  1. 911 for Police and Fire
  2. 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.