The 9th edition of the Singapore Fintech Festival will kick off next week from 6 to 8 November 2024. This year, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum technology will take center stage, underscoring their transformative potential for the financial sector.
With rapid advancements in the adoption of AI and quantum technology, the Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 (SFF 2024) offers a unique platform for policymakers and industry leaders to collaborate, foster innovation, and unlock new growth opportunities. finews.asia is a media partner.
The SFF 2024 will also highlight global and regional efforts on decarbonization, scaling up the use of digital assets, achieving cross-border payment efficiency, and advancing financial inclusion. These initiatives address how fintech can tackle some of today’s most pressing challenges.
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Preceding the SFF 2024 main conference is the by-invitation-only Insights Forum, which will be held from 4 to 5 November. The Insights Forum will feature an expanded two-day agenda comprising:
- The inaugural Layer One Summit aims to promote a public-private sector dialogue on the future of financial infrastructure.
- The inaugural Green Circle Climate Forum will bring together corporate leaders, NGOs, and financiers to discuss the challenges and solutions for high-quality carbon markets.
- Public-Private Roundtables will feature public-private sector leadership dialogues to produce actionable outcomes in key focus areas.
- The Innovation Lab Crawl will offer attendees the opportunity to witness up-and-coming projects and innovations in the FinTech industry across 16 participating organizations including Visa Innovation Centre, Bank Julius Baer Launchpad, and NUS FinTech Lab.
SFF 2024 Festival Highlights
The Conference segment of the SFF 2024 will feature over 900 speakers across more than 400 sessions covering six themes:
- Roadmap for AI and Quantum: Exploring responsible use of AI and quantum solutions for financial services, and measures needed to address related associated risks.
- Blueprint for Digital Assets: Insights on scaling the use of digital assets, achieving interoperability that drives value, and developing regulation for secure and industry-wide adoption.
- Next-gen Transactions: Addressing global payment gaps and opportunities, and facilitating cross-jurisdictional alignment and tech-driven innovations for efficient cross-border payment solutions.
- Sustainability in Action: Unpacking innovation in ClimateTech, climate data and ESG ratings, and enhancing financing mechanisms to drive global decarbonization efforts.
- Bridging the Financial Inclusion Gap: Exploring strategies for financial health and inclusion, and how leveraging technology, coupled with impactful policies and partnerships, can drive greater financial access for underserved communities.
- Talent of Tomorrow: Learning how Generative AI is reshaping roles, skills, and career pathways in financial services. Expert panels will discuss in-demand skills, meaningful career pathways in fintech, and insights on navigating the tech talent landscape.
- The SFF Exhibition will host over 600 exhibitors and 41 international pavilions across five thematic zones – Technology, Founders and Investors, ESG, Regulation, and Talent. Each zone will spotlight cutting-edge innovations and key discussions that will shape the future of financial services.
«Architecting the next transformation for our digital future requires thoughtful planning, strong partnerships, and sustained investments. As we navigate the transformative potential of emerging technologies, SFF 2024 will serve as a crucial platform for uniting innovators, industry leaders, and policymakers to shape a resilient, inclusive digital economy that serves the greater good,» Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Group Chief Executive Officer (Designate) of Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), said.
- The SFF 2024 is organized by MAS, GFTN, and Constellar, in collaboration with The Association of Banks in Singapore. finews.asia is a media partner.
