The Singapore Fintech Festival 2024 (SFF 2024) returns for its ninth edition from 6 to 8 November, with a focus on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and quantum technology on the financial sector.
The event will attract global policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators to explore these technologies’ transformative impact on the financial sector.
The SFF 2024 organised by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), and Constellar, in collaboration with The Association of Banks in Singapore.
Pre-Conference Activities
Ahead of the main event, the exclusive Insights Forum will run from 4 to 5 November.
This two-day segment will include the Layer One Summit to facilitate public-private dialogue on financial infrastructure and the Green Circle Climate Forum, which will bring together leaders and NGOs to discuss carbon market challenges and solutions.
Additionally, public-private roundtables will aim to foster actionable outcomes in crucial areas.
The Innovation Lab Crawl, held concurrently on 4 and 5 November, will showcase emerging projects and innovations in fintech across 16 organisations, including the Visa Innovation Centre and the NUS Fintech Lab.
SFF 2024 Conference Highlights
The main SFF conference will feature over 900 speakers and 400 sessions focused on six main themes.
The themes include the responsible use of AI and quantum technology; scaling digital assets; addressing global payment gaps; promoting sustainable finance; enhancing financial inclusion; and navigating the future talent landscape shaped by generative AI.
These discussions are expected to draw attention to how technology and policy can meet pressing global challenges.
The event will also host an exhibition with more than 600 exhibitors and 41 international pavilions across zones dedicated to Technology, Founders and Investors, ESG, Regulation, and Talent.
It is worth noting that the 2023 edition of the festival attracted over 66,000 participants from 150 countries.
Six new certificate programmes, including the Leadership in the Future of Finance executive education programme by BondbloX, Elevandi Education, and the Singapore Fintech Association, will provide in-depth insights into key financial trends.
Key speakers will include leaders from both the public and private sectors, such as Chia Der Jiun, Managing Director of MAS; Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Bank; Monica Long, President of Ripple; and Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, among others.
This year’s festival marks a significant transition, as Elevandi rebranded as GFTN.
Sopnendu Mohanty will step down from his current role as Chief Fintech Officer at MAS and take over as Group CEO of GFTN in February 2025.
Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer of MAS and Group CEO (Designate) of GFTN, said,
“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.”
Paul Lee, Chief Executive (Markets) at Constellar, said,
“With emerging technologies rapidly transforming the global financial services industry, it is a critical time for businesses to identify opportunities, understand risks and take action.
Attendees at SFF this year can expect twice as many showcases of AI solutions offering a range of products and services to build business resilience.”
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