The BankTech Asia 2024 Conference: Manila Series will explore the role of central banks in developing Central Bank digital currencies (CBDCs) using methods other than blockchain technology. The conference will discuss the benefits and challenges of these alternative approaches and whether they could serve as a model for other Southeast Asian countries. Additionally, experts will examine how blockchain technology can enhance bank security by creating unchangeable audit trails, blockchain enhancing financial transactions, and boosting trust in the financial system.