Singapore is the undeniable fintech leader in Southeast Asia, supported by the government and fueled by favorable regulations, a strong startup culture and ecosystem, as well as the large pool of investors keen to support the burgeoning fintech startup scene.

With the much-anticipated annual Singapore Fintech Festival coming along in just a few weeks, we look today at some of the must-attend events and conferences taking place in Singapore in the coming months.

 

Singapore Fintech Festival

November 13-17, 2017

This year’s Singapore Fintech Festival will feature exciting discussions, stimulating demos and insightful debates over the period of November 13-17, 2017.

The event is targeted at all participants in the financial services, tech and fintech spaces, including startups, investors, financial institutions, tech firms, research institutes and innovation professionals.

Last year’s week long festival drew more than 13,000 participants from 60 countries.

 

BlockShow Asia 2017

November 29-30, 2017

RWS Sentosa

BlockShow, organized by Cointelegraph, is one of the largest platforms dedicated to blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, bringing together some of the leading startups in the space.

The event aims to connect industry participants including entrepreneurs, investors and venture funds. Confirmed participants represent the likes of BnkToTheFuture.com, BitsClub, Outlier Ventures, the Shenzhen Internet Finance Association, and more.

Learn more and register for BlockShow Asia 2017 here. Use our exclusive code FINTECHSIN35 to get 35% off all event tickets.

 

Artificial Intelligence for Enterprise 2017

December 05-06, 2017

Amara Sanctuary Resort Sentosa

The first of its kind in Asia, the Artificial Intelligence for Enterprise Asia 2017 event is specially designed with 100% focus on real-world case studies and practical “How To” content – just for you.

Bringing together end-users and key decision makers from different industries, the conference will equip professionals with all the necessary information they need to get started, and ensure they create the right conditions for AI success.

Use our special code FINTECH_10 to get 10% off the prevailing price tier.

 

Financial Compliance and Operational Risk Asia Summit 2018

February 27-28, 2018

Financial Compliance Asia Summit 2018 is a 100% Asia-focused conference dedicated to financial compliance and financial regulations across jurisdictions in the region.

The event will bring participants the latest regulatory updates, explore effective compliance processes and review practical risks management strategies to enhance compliance in organizations.

 

Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit

March 07-08, 2018

Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre

The Big Data & Analytics Innovation Summit will bring together over 250 big data providers for 30+ keynote speeches across industries, providing the latest big data practices as well as cutting edge knowledge.

The event’s cross-industry speaker lineup includes over 35+ senior data scientists, engineers, strategists, leaders, marketeers and innovators representing DHL, Tinder, Tesla, Uber, and Huawei, among many others.

 

Money20/20 Asia

March 13-15, 2018

Marina Bay Sands Hotel

Built in the US and thriving in Europe, Money20/20 events bring together every year a global network of innovators, disruptors and established industry players. The inaugural Money20/20 Asia promises to drive the worldwide payments and financial services industry for an event focusing on Asia.

Money20/20 Asia will shed a light on the region’s unique opportunities, connecting companies and individuals that build, disrupt and challenge how consumers and businesses manage, spend and borrow money.

 

FutureWealth Asia

March 16, 2018

The annual FutureWealth Asia conference is designed for customers who want to learn how to make better financial decisions. The event provides customers with an understanding of how they can plan for a better future, and teaches banks, fintechs and SMEs how they can develop and offer well-designed products and services.

To reflect the shifting market dynamics, The FutureWealth Asia will demonstrate what’s the cheapest, fastest, and most convenient way to pay for goods, send money abroad, save with higher rates of interests, and invest in the most sustainable and profitable way for customers. This also includes a full understanding of the associated risks.

 

Seamless Asia 2018

May 03-04, 2018

Suntec Convention Centre

Seamless Asia was launched in 2017 to fill a much-needed void in the Asian commerce landscape. With 6,000 participants, 200 speakers, 200 sponsors and exhibitors in attendance, from across over 40 different countries, Seamless Asia has, in its first year become an unparalleled platform for new business, new ideas and new partnerships.

Seamless Asia 2018 is set to reimagine the value that events can bring to regional commerce. The program focuses on the converging worlds of e-commerce, retail and payments.

Key topics covered this year include the payments landscape, e-commerce in Asia, as well as the new, exciting innovations and technologies that are reinventing retail.

 

AVCJ Singapore Forum

July 18-19, 2018

Four Seasons Hotel

The 8th Annual AVCJ Singapore Forum, organized by the Incisive Media will take place on July 18-19, 2018. It is one of the leading Southeast Asia focused private equity and venture capital gatherings in the region.

The conference will feature some of Southeast Asia’s most respected fund managers, venture capitalist, corporations and limited partners. Attendees will hear two days of expert debates, keynote interviews, case studies and innovation stories focused on recent deals, market activity and the private equity issues that have been making the headlines.