Pinoy Power 2026 Concludes in Melbourne, Boosting Financial Security for Filipino-Australians
Pinoy Power 2026 successfully convened in Melbourne on September 5, bringing together Filipino-Australian professionals for a day focused on financial security, wealth building, and career growth. The event, which has grown into a flagship networking opportunity, featured expert discussions and facilitated connections for attendees.
Pinoy Power 2026, a key networking event for Filipino-Australian professionals, successfully concluded its program on September 5 at the Koorie Heritage Trust in Federation Square, Melbourne. Now in its sixth year, the event aimed to connect, inspire, and empower attendees with insights into building stronger financial futures.
The program featured a distinguished panel of speakers. Gilbert Melgar, founder of SuburbsFinder, shared his two decades of experience in data analytics, including his journey of transforming a property purchase into a significant asset. Sheila Cayetano-Wallace, Senior Design Manager and founder of Studio BE, offered her extensive international design expertise. Dr. Rebecca Valenzuela, Executive Manager at the Australian Institute of Family Studies and a PhD Economist, provided an economics and data-driven perspective on financial wellbeing and secure future planning.
Attendees engaged in a comprehensive agenda that included registration, refreshments, a welcome address, an expert panel discussion, and an interactive open Q&A session. The event culminated in a facilitated networking session, designed to foster meaningful connections and collaborative opportunities within the Filipino-Australian professional community.
Pinoy Power 2026 was proudly sponsored by MLV Accounting, Sarimanok, Mama Sita's, Jterra Property Group, and Highpoint Mechanical, highlighting strong community and business support for the initiative. The event continues to serve as a vital platform for Filipino-Australians to gain practical advice from industry experts and build professional networks.
Key facts
- Pinoy Power 2026, held on September 5, 2026, in Melbourne, focused on building foundations in wealth, finance, and equity for Filipino-Australian professionals.
- The event, now in its sixth year, aimed to attract 100 attendees for an afternoon of learning, connection, and opportunity.
- The panel featured experts like Gilbert Melgar of SuburbsFinder, Senior Design Manager Sheila Cayetano-Wallace, and Dr. Rebecca Valenzuela, Executive Manager at the Australian Institute of Family Studies.
- Organized by partners including the Filipino Australian Lawyers Association (FALAW) and the University of the Philippines Alumni in Victoria (UPAV), the program included expert discussions, an interactive Q&A, and facilitated networking.
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