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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 Chyi Yan Hshieh

Mr Chyi Yan Hshieh

Head of APAC

Polygon Labs

Track Business, Finance & Strategy

Chyi Yan serves as the Head of APAC at Polygon Labs. In his role, Chyi Yan is entrusted with the formulation of Polygon's strategy, fostering ecosystem growth, cultivating partnerships, and managing project pipelines in the Asian, African and Oceania markets.

Prior to this role, Chyi Yan worked at PwC Singapore where he was involved in auditing and advising crypto exchanges and platforms, project management, building risk and controls matrices, and developing business opportunities in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.