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, 1–5pm
  • 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

  • To be announced

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 12 Oct 2026. You'll be notified of the outcome by 16 October, and successful applicants will have their mentor profile created for the app.
    2. Set Your Availability – Commit at least 2 hours between 1–5pm, 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 – Register within the app. Please ensure you have already registered for a SFF pass.
    2. Request Meetings – Submit requests directly through the app by answering a short prompt. Mentors review each request and decide whether to connect based on their availability and fit with the mentee's goals.
    3. Connect & Learn – Meetings are auto-scheduled with table assignments at the PIF Lounge.

    Why join

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

2026 Mentors

All mentors
Ms Michi Chan

Ms Michi Chan

Head of Regulatory Compliance, APAC

crypto.com

Track Cybersecurity, Risk & Compliance

Michi Chan is a seasoned professional in governance, risk, and compliance, having previously served as a Director at Deloitte. During her 10-year tenure at Deloitte, she worked extensively with major banking institutions such as the ANZ Bank, AMP, Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie and National Australia Bank. In these roles, Michi was deeply involved in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of risk and compliance frameworks and controls as part of internal audit processes, applying various assurance standards. Her work focused on ensuring these banking institutions adhered to enforceable undertakings and operated within robust assurance frameworks, addressing gaps, and strengthening control environments to maintain a high standard of corporate governance, regulatory compliance and operational integrity. In her current role at crypto.com, Michi oversees licensing, regulatory and financial crime compliance for the APAC region. Michi holds an MBA and has over 25 years of financial services experience.