Manila, The Philippines

Plan Your Trip

01 – 04 June 2025

The venue for this years summit, the SMX Convention Center, is located in central Manila, and easily accessible by car, taxi, or bus. To ensure you dont 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 .
      5. The Philippines has lifted all COVID-19 measures for international travellers.

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Visa Information?

  • Register an eTravel Card within 72 hours (about 3 days) before departure. Get your eTravel Card here: ?
  • Depending on your nationality, you can see full VISA requirement apply online through?

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? In case of emergencies call:

  1. 911 for Police and Fire
  2. 112 for Medical Emergencies

Toyo Eatery – ?

Creative Filipino cuisine, rooted in tradition?

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Gallery by Chele – ?

Progressive Filipino-Spanish tasting menu?

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Helm – ?

Conceptual tasting by Chef Boutwood?

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Uma Nota – ?

Lively Brazilian-Japanese fusion fare?

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Nobu Manila- ?

Iconic Japanese-Peruvian fine dining?

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Blackbird – ?

Euro-Asian cuisine in Art Deco surrounds?

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Iai – ?

Elegant Japanese omakase experience?

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Old Manila – ?

Classic French fine dining elegance?

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M Dining + Bar – ?

Upscale European dishes with fine wines?

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Sage Grill – ?

Premium steaks in a luxe setting
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Manila Bay Kitchen – ?

A stylish hotel restaurant serving a mix of international and Filipino cuisine, known for its live cooking stations and upscale buffet experience.?

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LiLi – New Coast Hotel – ?

Upscale Cantonese restaurant at New Coast Hotel, known for authentic Chinese dishes and dim sum.?

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Flame Restaurant – ?

Modern Asian cuisine with global influences, located on the 16th floor of Discovery Primea, offering panoramic city views.?

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Estoria Manila ?– ?

Filipino restaurant and events venue inspired by Intramuros, serving classic dishes in a heritage-inspired space.?

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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 C 6:30 pm: Okada Manila to SMX
8:30 am C 6:30 pm: Lanson Place to SMX
8:30 am C 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.