Rethinking Growth in the Age of Intelligence and Inclusion
The convergence of emerging technologies is poised to redefine finance. SFF 2025 brings together global leaders to chart growth in the next decade of Fintech - one that is more resilient, intelligent, inclusive and responsibly transformative.
Roadmap for AI & Quantum
Responsible tech: The guardrails needed for the responsible development and usage of AI and Quantum
Business case and implementation: Insights on the value and current deployments in and within financial services
Cyber risk:How advancements in AI and Quantum will transform the cyber landscape, and the measures needed to address new risks
Blueprint for Digital Assets
Scaling digital assets: The pathways to scale digital assets including stablecoins, CBDCs, and tokenised deposits
Interoperability: How collaborations between current and emerging players are driving new opportunities and value
Regulations: Regulations and guidance surrounding data transfers, digital asset transactions and privacy protection
Next-gen Transactions
State of payments: The current gaps and opportunities across the global payments landscape
Roadmap to cross-border payments: Aligning policymakers, regulators, technologists and financial services leaders to fulfil the G20 Roadmap for faster, cheaper and more transparent cross-border payments
Innovations in the payment landscape: Latest developments on how emerging technologies are creating new advantages and solving real world problems
Sustainability in Action
Climate Tech: Exploring the innovations that will enable the decarbonisation of industries
Data and digital infrastructure: With the rising demand for ESG ratings, comes the need to address the complexities, transparency and data accuracy concerns prevalent in today’s landscape
Green finance: The financing mechanisms that will drive global decarbonisation, and the challenges
Bridging the Financial Gap
Reframing financial inclusion: The strategies and tools that will enable equitable access and usage of financial services and products to the underserved
Tangible impact: Understanding the key indicators and outcomes that will enable the assessment of progress towards equitable financial outcomes and identifying areas for further intervention and investment
Digital infrastructure: How foundational tech stacks can solve the cost to serve and drive economic empowerment
Talent of Tomorrow
Learning and mentoring: Workshops, mentorship, and certificate programmes continue to be a key anchor of the festival, providing a platform for growth to all talents, young and old
Entrepreneurship and Innovation: In addition to traditional employment pathways, SFF 2024 will explore the role of entrepreneurship and innovation in shaping the talent landscape through signature programmes like the Founders Peak
Diversity & Inclusion: Exploring ways to create inroads for under-represented groups and breaking down barriers
