of Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024 This year, the ninth edition will take place from November 6 to 8, with the Insight Forum taking place on November 4 and 5. The 2023 festival attracted more than 66,000 participants from 150 countries.
This year’s SFF will bring together some of the world’s most prominent central bankers, regulators, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, innovators and influencers with an aim to shape the future of the global financial ecosystem.
Organizer: Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Elebandiand ConstellarSFF 2024, in collaboration with the Association of Banks in Singapore, will focus on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing in financial services.
The event will also address the role of fintech in promoting sustainable finance amid the ongoing climate change challenges.
With rapid advances in AI and significant investments from companies and governments, SFF 2024 will foster dialogue between regulators and industry to align policy approaches and foster a responsible AI ecosystem in financial services.
The festival aims to see AI bring transparency, trust and inclusivity to the financial sector through international public-private collaboration.
The event will also highlight the impact of quantum computing, with global public investment in the technology exceeding $42 billion.
SFF 2024 will explore how quantum technology can enhance financial services performance, improve cryptography, and optimize efficiency.
Key highlights of SFF 2024 will include invitation-only conversations and featured side events such as: Insight ForumThe event is expected to bring together 1,500 senior policy makers, industry executives and investors.
of Global Fintech Hack CeleratorThe competition, organised by MAS and Elevandi, seeks innovative solutions to improve financial health, with finalists pitching their ideas at a demo day.
new Blockchain Guardian Programwill launch on September 2, 2024, and address talent demand in the areas of digital assets, data and compliance.
SFF 2024 will feature five thematic zones – Technology, ESG, Regulation, Founders & Investors, and Talent – hosting dialogues, workshops and showcasing the latest fintech solutions.
In addition, new SFF Meetup The initiative aims to facilitate 20,000 meetings at the festival and foster new partnerships and growth opportunities.
Registration for SFF 2024 is now open hereFree passes are available to policymakers, regulators, think tanks, academics, programmers and students, and startups can also benefit from discounted tickets.
Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer at MAS and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yerevandi, said:
“The financial services sector is at a watershed moment, with AI and quantum computing poised to revolutionize the global financial ecosystem.
“SFF 2024 will align technology, innovation and regulation to ensure that these transformative technologies are deployed with strategic foresight, collaboration and adaptability to unlock new opportunities for economic and industrial growth and resilience.”
Constellar CEO, Markets Paul Lee said:
“This year we plan to expand to more than 40 international pavilions represented from 30 countries, together with regional and local associations and industry partners.
We will also be launching SFF MeetUp, a first for Asia and a film festival, showcasing an innovative, technology-based networking experience that is proven to deliver at least five times more efficient and effective engagement opportunities for attendees.”