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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
      How to take part Meet the mentors
      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 Bryan Lee

      Mr Bryan Lee

      Managing Director, Group Head of Data

      UOB

      Track AI & Data

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      Bryan Lee is the Group Head of Data at UOB, leading the modernisation of the bank's data ecosystem to enable trusted, scalable, and AI-ready capabilities. He drives enterprise data strategy, governance, innovation, and data products to unlock business value, accelerate AI adoption, and enable intelligent decision-making.

      With 25 years experience Technology Leadership in Engineering Digital, Data & AI Platforms across Banking, Wealth Management, and Financial Services. Bryan served as the Chief Architect at Bank of Singapore (OCBC Group), where he led enterprise-wide transformation of next-gen platforms across Group Wealth, Channels, Trading, Advisory, Core Banking, Risk & Compliance. Previously served as Chief Data Officer at AXA, driving large-scale AI, data transformation, governance, and analytics programs.

      🚀 Key Achievements
      • GPT Launch: Led the end-to-end rollout of the bank’s GenAI assistant to 30,000+ employees, accelerating AI-driven productivity at scale.
      • Strategic Oversight: Implemented 200+ technology initiatives across Group Wealth platforms under the bank’s tech modernization.
      • Community Leadership: Host of monthly Architecture Forums and Tech Talks, shaping technology direction across teams.
      • Technical Depth: Deep expertise in product/platform engineering, cloud-native architecture, and AI integration.

      🎖️ Industry Leadership
      • CIO100 Honouree (2023-2025)
      • CIO Advisory Council