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Top Fintech Events Taking Place in Asia in Q1 2023

Fintech is one of the most dynamic industries in Asia, a booming sector that’s risen on the back of rapid adoption of digital financial solutions, soaring funding activity and the presence of a young and digitally-savvy population that’s eager to embrace new digital tools.

With 2023 just around the corner, we’ve curated a list of the most highly anticipated fintech events and conferences taking place in the region in first quarter of the year that will help industry professionals and stakeholders keep up with this fast-evolving landscape.

These large scale events are expected to bring together global fintech innovators, leaders and policymakers to discuss the hottest trends in the space and tackle some of the most urging issues in the industry, including sustainability, data sharing and cybersecurity.

ACAMS 14^th Annual AML and Anti-Financial Crime Conference

January 11, 2023

Hybrid/Taiwan Academy of Banking and Finance, Taiwan

In this digital era, the financial system is now more easily abused for moving and hiding the proceeds of online fraud and financial crimes in particular. Financial industry executives continually bemoan the high costs and low returns of anti-money laundering (AML) compliance. Is there a better way?

In many fields, technology offers considerable efficiencies and cost savings. Likewise, technology can offer to improve AML and counter-terrorist financing efforts.

The ACAMS 14^th Annual AML and Anti-Financial Crime Conference, taking place on January 11, 2023, is set to bring together 350 senior compliance professionals and 15 expert speakers to discuss the ever-changing landscape of AML regulations, the use of regtech, artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics to optimize transaction monitoring, and knowledge sharing for effective AML compliance.

See the full program details and register here: https://www.acams.org/

Indonesia PE-VC Summit 2023

January 12, 2023

The Langham, Jakarta, Indonesia

When the global economy is being battered, Indonesia continues to be a success story. The Rupiah is relatively untouched by this year’s strengthening of the dollar, the country’s political order has come good, and investors are flocking to tap opportunities there. What does this mean for private equity (PE) and venture capital (VC), and for the startup ecosystem in Indonesia in 2023 and beyond? Which sectors are set to take off?

Now in its 4^th year, DealStreetAsia’s Indonesia PE-VC Summit 2023 will take place on January 12 and will bring together leading names in PE, VC and startup worlds focused in Southeast Asia, India and China.

The Indonesia PE-VC Summit is curated by the editorial team at DealStreetAsia, a Singapore-headquartered, subscription-driven media company. At the summit, delegates can expect true perspective and insight with no blatant company pitches or spin, and the chance to network with an audience of leaders.

Key topics covered will include Indonesia’s evolving fintech landscape, the rise of state funds, VC funding, alternative capital sources, and healthcare investments.

MEF CONNECTS Mobile Content and Payments

January 12, 2023

Sam Media Office, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

On January 12, the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF), a global trade group, will be hosting the MEF CONNECTS Mobile Content and Payments event in Kuala Lumpur. The event will bring together stakeholders from across the mobile content and payments industries in Malaysia and from across Southeast Asia to discuss all the relevant issues.

Topics covered will include ad fraud and digital payment fraud, customer care and data, the convergence of telco, media, communication, commerce and payments, as well as personalization through monetization and segmentation.

The event will be limited to a maximum of 80 people.

Asian Financial Forum 2023

January 11 – 12, 2023

Hybrid/Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong

The Asian Financial Forum (AFF), a premier annual event for global leaders in government, finance and business to exchange insights, intelligence as well as to explore business and investment opportunities, will be returning on January 11 and 12, 2023.

Last year, AFF saw more than 66,700 viewers from 80 countries and regions participating the AFF 2022 for thought leadership and business networking, and to experience the latest fintech innovations and next-generation business ideas.

As a part of the forum, the Deal Flow Matchmaking Session will connect sources of funds with sources of deals from around the world via one-to-one meetings. Over the years, 7,200+ meetings have been arranged for 5,500+ companies and investors, including investment project owners, private equity firms, high-net-worth individuals and senior professionals from intermediaries and professional services providers.

In addition, the Fintech Showcase, FintechHK Startup Salon and InnoVenture Salon in the AFF will feature a plethora of financial innovations, cutting-edge solutions and game-changing business ideas to facilitate business collaboration and empower entrepreneurs and startups.

2023 CyberSecPhil Conference

January 11 – 12, 2023

Fairmont Makati, Philippines

Escom’s Cyber Security Philippines (CSP) is aligned with the vision of Cyber Security in the Age of Digital Transformation and is designed for security professionals across varies sectors in the Philippines to discuss and debate on challenges and solutions of its digitalization.

The 2023 CyberSecPhil Conference is a two-day conference with 40+ speakers and panelists from varies background to share their insights, knowledge and best practices on varies trendy topics. The event is set to bring together 150 senior security experts such as CIOs, CSOs, compliance officers, security architects, IT managers, cloud architects, digital transformation directors, from government, educations, industrial, public sector, enterprises, consumer businesses and more.

API Development for E-Commerce Businesses, Financial and Tech Companies

January 18, 2023

The Hive Wan Chai, Hong Kong

API, which stands for application programming interface, helps two applications to exchange information and communicate with each other. Different businesses, like small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and corporations are making use of APIs to provide a wide variety of services, helping boost and improve sales and business efficiencies.

During this seminar, Stephanie Chan, Associate Director, Esquel; Fai Leung, Head of E-Commerce, Chow Sang Sang; and Sandy Tan, Head of Ecosystems, Institutional Banking Group, DBS, will discuss the opportunities and challenges brought about the use of APIs in the finance, e-commerce and tech sectors.

Future Finance Manila 2023

February 23, 2023

Manila, Philippines

Future Finance Manila 2023 aims to act as the definitive event for insight and discussion around the digital transformation journeys of retail banks and Insurers across the Philippines.

The event is set to bring together Manila’s most influential business and technology executives to discuss accelerating digital transformation within the banking, financial services and insurance industry, new regulations, new technology capabilities, new expectations from customers and the continuing ambition of expanding financial inclusion.

Confirmed speakers include senior executives representing organizations such as UNO Digital Bank, Security Bank, UnionBank, the Philippine National Bank, GoTyme and Tonik.

See more details soon here: https://www.futurefinance.media/upcoming-events/manila-2023

ASEAN Finance Innovation Summit

February 08 – 09, 2023

The Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The ASEAN Finance Innovation Summit 2023, taking place on February 08 and 09, will give participants the opportunity to discover the latest strategies and technologies being implemented by leading companies to transform the role of finance into a business-partner capable of delivering the crucial support and insights necessary for long-term economic success.

Attendees will get to learn how CFOs and finance leaders are confronting the key challenges facing the finance function to streamline their operational processes, translate data into insight and drive their business forward.

Topics of discussion will include finance in the new era, the digital future of payments, digital transformation, open treasury innovation, corporate payments, digital forensics and AI in digital finance.

Learn more: https://www.aseanfis.com/

2023 5^th Asia Pacific Information Technology Conference

February 09 – 11, 2023

Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

The 2023 5^th Asia Pacific Information Technology Conference (APIT 2023) will be held during from February 09 to 12 at the Ton Duc Thang University in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

The international forum will provide participants with the opportunity to share knowledge, methodology, new advances and research results in the fields of information technology. The conference will bring together researchers and practitioners from both academia as well as industry stakeholders to meet and share cutting-edge developments in the field. It will put a special emphasis on the participations of PhD students, postdoctoral fellows and other young researchers from all over the world to discuss recent progress and to share ideas on open questions.

See more details here: http://www.apit.net/

Digital Onboarding Forum Singapore 2023

February 15 – 16, 2023

Singapore

The Digital Onboarding Forum is a premium invitation-only event built for key decision making senior executives and business transformation leaders focusing on innovation and excellence in digital onboarding and digital banking services.

The 2023 edition will provide attendees with the opportunity to benchmark against leading practices with their peers and participate in insightful discussions through a series of keynotes, case studies and C-suite networking programs.

The event, which is set to bring together fintech companies, top banking professional, Fortune 500 tech providers and rising startups, will cover digital identity, know-your-customer (KYC), paperless banking, behavioral analytics, fraud prevention, biometrics, and more.

Singapore 2023 Venture Capital World Summit

February 16, 2023

Spaces Triple One Somerset, Singapore

The Singapore 2023 Venture Capital World Summit, taking place on February 16, aims to help as many entrepreneurs as possible to get investment and international opportunities via a trusted network and gain exposure.

Participants will get to connect with local and international partners and build meaningful connections. The event will include presentations, discussion panels, networking sessions, pitches and meetings.

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/singapore-2023-venture-capital-world-summit-tickets

Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023

February 16 – 17, 2023

Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

Blockchain Fest Singapore is one of the most interactive events in Southeast Asia on blockchain, exchanges, cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), crypto mining, gaming, online payments, investments and the fintech industry.

The 2023 edition, a two-day conference, is set to bring together not only top-professionals and global leaders but also those who are just getting into the blockchain and crypto space.

The event will feature interactive panel discussions and fireside chat sessions to discuss emerging trends and key topics. It will feature speakers from all over the world with impressive expertise in blockchain, who will be making educational speeches and share valuable insights in the conference halls.

The Blockchain Fest Singapore 2023 program will be full of entertainment, raffles, a welcome party, a gala dinner and music. This event will be divided into four halls: a conference hall, exhibition space, networking hall and gala dinner space.

More information here: https://blockchain-fest.asia/

8^th NXT CX Summit SEA 2023

February 22, 2023

Jakarta, Indonesia

A seamless and immersive customer experience is no longer a differentiator but an expectation. While many businesses recognize this, they often lack a comprehensive and future ready customer experience (CX) strategy. Without such a critical strategy established and in place, the necessary return on investment (ROI) cannot be achieved.

Many organizations lack a clear brand and experience strategy or fail to communicate the same broadly. This can result in ineffective initiatives with lost opportunities that do not move the needle with customers or leave a negative impression on them, making them liable to losing the customer in the future.

The 8^th NXT CX Summit SEA 2023 will address the challenges and solutions faced by the industry and the community. With a series of keynote talks, panel discussions, case studies and product demo showcases, the summit will highlight leaders in customer experience industry.

The event aims to bring together the customer experience fraternity from Southeast Asia and brew an interesting conversation about driving business value through enhanced customer experience and retention.

Indonesia Summit 2023

March 01 – 02, 2023

Hybrid/Jakarta, Indonesia

Indonesia’s post-COVID economic recovery is gaining momentum, and the blossoming innovation economy has the potential to promote long-term, stable prosperity. The country boasts a large population of young, technologically literate and upwardly mobile citizens, which has resulted in a thriving e-commerce sector. Growth in the fintech industry is increasing financial inclusion, enabling entrepreneurs to benefit.

How can Indonesia sustain these positive trends? How can the country climb the value chain globally, leverage the mobility of global talent and also develop indigenous human capital? Is the most recent omnibus legislation enough to maintain investment momentum? How should Indonesia better leverage regional partnerships to speed its emergence from the current broad-based economic challenges and pave the way to future prosperity? What policies will meaningfully accelerate digital transformation and enable SMEs?

The 2023 Indonesia Summit, taking place on March 01 and 02, is set to bring together 150 business leaders, policymakers, academics and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in-person in Jakarta. Participants will get to hear from 30+ technology experts, business leaders and policymakers, who will address topics including supply chain disruptions, sustainability, the digital economy and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) online banking.

Check out the full details and register here: https://events.economist.com/indonesia-summit/

2^nd Global Tech Innovation Summit

March 08 – 09, 2023

Hybrid/Singapore

Following the success of the first edition Global Tech Innovation Summit in the UAE where tech pioneers, crypto projects, VCs, business entrepreneurs, individual investors gathered to discuss topics including blockchain, crypto, cybersecurity, DeFi, metaverse, gamefi and NFT, the second edition of the summit will take place on March 08 and 09 in Singapore.

The 2023 event will feature several companies showcasing their developments and technologies to participants. Over 1,000 people are expected to attend the event in person, in addition to the 3,000+ individuals set to participate online.

The summit will feature enterprise use cases, inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, tech-talks, crypto fireside chats, startup speed pitches, competitions and awards. Topics covered will include blockchain, Web 3.0, digital asset trading and trends, smart innovations, AI and cybersecurity, and the decentralized economy.

IDC Asian Financial Services Congress 2023

March 08 – 09, 2023

Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore

2023 is set to bring the financial services industry in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) to familiar territory: a weak economic environment requiring urgent action from financial institutions working alongside regulators, the government, and market infrastructures.

As such, leaders in the business of banking, insurance, and capital markets need to focus on pursuing revenue generation in light of a potential recession.

On the bright side, having experienced the pandemic, which was famously regarded as the accelerator of digital transformation, financial institutions are well-equipped to pivot their business and technology strategies towards assuring stability.

The tools and capabilities borne out of the digital transformation era provide a clear jump-off point for financial institutions to start building their financial strength and managing their risks. Moreover, financial institutions are already in the momentum of driving innovation.

With the groundwork for financial institutions to be foundationally strong laid out, the path towards becoming strong financial institutions will be shorter and quicker.

The IDC Asian Financial Services Congress 2023 will provide delegates from Asia/Pacific financial institutions, tech companies, and fintechs a chance to network with top professionals from the industry. Insights and updates on the financial industry will be made available through research keynotes and interviews with industry leaders.

The event will cover topics including digital core banking systems, digital infrastructure, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), risk management, banking-as-a-service (BaaS), mega-markets in Asian financial services, and fintech forecast from 2023 and 2025.

New to the 2023 edition will be the two parallel sessions of focus group discussions: one focusing on the technology aspect in insurance, and the other on business sustainability in financial services.

17^th Edition BFSI IT Summit 2023

March 10, 2023

Jakarta, Indonesia

The 17^th Edition BFSI IT Summit is an invitation only in-person event exclusively for technology and innovation leaders from the banking, financial services and insurance community in Indonesia. The BFSI IT Summit is a learning and networking platform curated to deep dive into the imminent challenges faced by the industry and identify best practices to overcome the same.

The 2023 edition is expected to be attended by 150+ CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, heads of digital transformation, heads of IT and innovation, IT infrastructure, and other experts in this domain.

Digital Banking Indonesia Conference 2023

March 16 – 17, 2023

Ayana Midplaza Jakarta Hotel, Indonesia

Digital Banking Asia is an event series that aims to bring together the bank innovators, disruptors, and digital experts worldwide to discuss the evolving nature of the industry, recent changes in consumer behavior, and what it will take for retail banks to remain competitive in a disrupted landscape.

The event series typically features networking opportunities, insights and best practices, live rollouts, latest case studies, and common challenges of implementing digital transformation including AI and intelligent automation, cybersecurity, identity and fraud risk, customer centricity, data and cloud transformation, payments modernization and CBDCs.

The 2023 Indonesia edition will take place on March 16 and 17 in Jakarta.

Future Finance Insurance Transformation Summit 2023

March 16, 2023

Singapore

Future Finance Insurance Transformation Summit 2023, taking place on March 16, will showcase the transformation journeys of Singapore’s leading Insurance companies.

The country’s most influential business and technology leaders are expected to attend the summit to discuss the industry’s increasing reliance on technology, whether it’s the need to overhaul legacy systems, invest in embedded finance or adopting new front-end tools.

Participants will get to meet with and learn from Singapore key C-suite and senior insurance executives who drive strategies, digital transformation, customer experience, technology, claims, data and innovation at organizations like Allianz, AXA, AIA and FWD Insurance.