Small and medium enterprises power the economy, yet most are badly underinsured against the risks that now shape it: cyber attacks, supply chain shocks and asset exposure. Most only find the gaps after something has gone wrong. In this Global FinTech Hackcelerator final, shortlisted teams take on Zurich Insurance’s challenge: give SMEs AI tools that show real-time risk exposure and coverage gaps across the business. Watch ideas that could close the protection gap, pitched live and judged on the Catalyst Stage, with SGD 80,000 going to the winner.

AI and quantum are moving faster than the workforce built to run them. In this Ask-Me-Anything, Next Gen Leader Lisa Schroeder, Managing Director, QAI Ventures interviews Clyde Seepersad, Senior Vice President & General Manager, Education, Linux Foundation on how skills, credentials and open collaboration are reshaping who gets to build the next financial system. The last ten minutes are open to the floor, so bring your questions.

About the Next Gen Leaders initiative:
The Next Gen Leaders initiative recognises and supports the rising generation of leaders shaping the future of finance and technology. The initiative aims to identify aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, builders, and early-career professionals, anchor them to the GFTN community, empower them with fintech knowledge, leadership skills, and entrepreneurial access, and connect them globally through GFTN’s ecosystem.

Whether you're a student starting out, a finance professional planning a career pivot, or a startup founder facing a specific business challenge, Pay It Forward connects you with established industry professionals for face-to-face, one-to-one mentorship. It's a chance to get advice from people who have already worked through the challenges you're facing. Sessions are 15 minutes long and take place at the Pay It Forward Lounge in Hall 3, from 18 to 20 November, 12.30pm to 4.30pm. Come with one specific question or challenge, and leave with focused, practical advice.