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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 Kew Yoke Ling

Mr Kew Yoke Ling

Founder and Executive Director

KewMann

Track AI & Data

Kew Yoke Ling is the Founder and Executive Director of KewMann, a specialized enterprise AI company serving highly regulated industries across ASEAN, including the public sector, banking, insurance, healthcare, and education. Under his leadership, KewMann has positioned itself as a trusted AI transformation partner to institutions operating in complex regulatory environments—delivering mission- critical data platforms, advanced analytics, and responsible AI solutions that move beyond experimentation to measurable impact.

Beyond corporate leadership, Yoke Ling is an active contributor to the financial services and regulatory technology ecosystem. He has trained regional bankers and insurers through Asian Banking School, a subsidiary of Bank Negara Malaysia, delivering programs on big data analytics and artificial intelligence. He is also the Chair of RegTech Subcommittee of the Singapore FinTech Association, where he contributes to thought leadership at the intersection of AI, governance, and financial regulation.

An accomplished author, Yoke Ling has authored two books: “Introduction to Digital Banking” and “Big Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence”, as well as many AI papers and articles, reflecting his long-standing commitment to advancing digital capability within financial institutions. Yoke Ling holds a BSc (Hons) in Computing from the University of Staffordshire, UK. He graduated with the Best Student honors in 2000. He attained the Chartered Institute of Marketing postgraduate diploma in 2002, achieving worldwide top-student distinction in two CIM subjects in a single sitting—an unprecedented accomplishment.

Today, Yoke Ling is focused on scaling KewMann into a regional AI leader for regulated markets—building sovereign-grade AI capabilities that are secure, explainable, and commercially impactful.