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Pay It Forward

At the heart of SFF is a powerful, interconnected community. "Pay It Forward" nurtures the next generation of FinTech leaders through shared knowledge and collaboration.

  • 18–20 November 2026, 12:30pm–4:30pm
  • PIF Lounge, Hall 3, Singapore EXPO
Pay It Forward mentoring at SFF

2026 Pay It Forward Tracks

  • Software Engineering & Building

  • AI & Data

  • Product & Project Management

  • Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

  • Marketing, Content & Community

  • Business, Finance & Strategy

  • Entrepreneurship & Startups

  • Public Policy, Government & Social Impact

  • Still Figuring It Out

Mentor or Mentee

  • A mentor and a mentee in conversation at SFF

    Applications are now open

    Mentor

    How it works

    1. Register – Register your interest via the form by 30 Oct 2026. Successful applicants will have their mentor profile created for the app.
    2. Set Your Availability – Commit at least 2 hours between 12:30–4:30pm, 18–20 Nov 2026 at the PIF Lounge (Hall 3).
    3. Meet Mentees – Approve requests in the app; meetings will be scheduled automatically with table assignments.

    Why join

    • Shape the Future
    • Expand Your Influence
    • Lead the Conversation
  • A mentee meeting a mentor at the PIF Lounge

    Mentee

    How it works

    1. Register – Sign up for your SFF Pass and under 'Your Organisation and Role', indicate your interest in the SFF Mentorship Programme.
    2. Get Set Up - If successful, you'll receive a welcome email prompting you to download the SFF app and review the programme guidelines.
    3. Request Meetings – Submit requests through the app by answering a short prompt. Mentors review each request and decide whether to connect based on their availability and fit with your goals.
    4. Connect & Learn – Confirmed meetings are automatically scheduled with a table assigned at the PIF Lounge.

    Why join

    • Access Leaders
    • Turn Insights into Action
    • Grow Your Network

2026 Mentors

All mentors
Mr Brian Lim

Mr Brian Lim

CEO

Wisma AI

Track AI & Data

Brian Lim is the CEO of Wisma AI, a Singapore-based AI consultancy advising senior leaders in government and global financial institutions. He is also a Senior Fellow at SUTD, Adjunct Faculty at SMU, and AI Advisor for Aglaia Capital, among other positions.

Brian brings deep expertise from previous roles as Managing Director and APAC GM at Primer AI (a San Francisco-based AI company), as Senior Vice President and Head of GIC Labs, and earlier positions at Citi, Standard Chartered, and the Singapore Ministry of Finance.

He holds a Master’s in Computation for Design and Optimization from MIT, and a Master’s in Computational Engineering from NUS.