In H1 2024, fintech startups in Asia raised a total of US$2.4 billion, data from a new CB Insights report show. The sum represents a year-over-year (YoY) decline of 17.2%, continuing a downward trend that began in 2022 due to market uncertainty, economic volatility, and profitability concerns.
Despite current funding challenges, fintech experts and industry observers are still optimistic about the region’s long-term growth prospects, driven by factors such as a young population, a large consumer base, and supportive government initiatives.
To allow industry stakeholders to connect and keep up with this fast-moving industry, event organizers are hosting a number of fintech conferences and gatherings across Asia-Pacific (APAC). These events are serving as platforms for networking, knowledge exchange, and the showcase of innovative solutions.
The following is a curated list of the top fintech events taking place in APAC in H2 2024.
10 Upcoming Fintech Events in APAC in H2 2024
Temenos Regional Forum 2024: ASEAN
August 27-28, 2024
Shangri-La, Jakarta, Indonesia
The Temenos Regional Forum 2024: ASEAN is scheduled to take place on August 27 and 28, 2024, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Jakarta, Indonesia. This event will expected to gather over 200 banking professionals from the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to explore the future of banking in the area.
Participants will discuss emerging market trends and strategies for maintaining resilience amidst global economic challenges. The forum will serve as a crucial platform for industry leaders to share insights and prepare for the challenges ahead.
Global Fintech Fest 2024
August 28-30, 2024
Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, India
The Global Fintech Fest (GFF) 2024 will take place from August 28 to 30, at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai, India. The event is set to bring together over 800 speakers, including policymakers, regulators, industry leaders, and academics, for more than 350 sessions. It will focus on the theme “Blueprint for the Next Decade of Finance: Responsible AI | Inclusive | Resilient,” addressing the key challenges and opportunities facing the global fintech industry.
GFF 2024 will feature a wide array of activities, including keynote speeches, panel discussions, fireside chats, roundtables, and networking events. The conference will also host an expansive expo showcasing fintech innovations, investment pitches, workshops, hackathons, and the launch of 20 thought leadership reports. The Global Fintech Awards (GFA), an integral part of GFF, will recognize outstanding contributions and initiatives in the fintech sector worldwide.
Future Finance | Kuala Lumpur 2024
September 12, 2024
Aloft Hotel KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The Future Finance | Kuala Lumpur 2024 conference is scheduled to take place on September 12, at the Aloft Hotel KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This one-day event will gather leaders from the banking and insurance sectors to explore the latest trends in digital transformation.
The event will focus on the key topics and industry trends driving digital transformation, providing participants with the knowledge and strategies needed to succeed in a rapidly changing market. It promises to be an essential platform for professionals to connect with key influencers, exchange ideas, and address current and future challenges in the sector.
Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts, engage in networking with peers, and gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of retail banking and insurance in Malaysia.
Fintech Revolution Summit
September 13, 2024
Jakarta, Indonesia
The Fintech Revolution Summit is scheduled to take place on September 13, 2024, in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event is expected to bring together over 500 technology and business leaders from leading banks, insurance companies and microfinance institutions to share ideas, present innovations, and explore new business opportunities.
The Fintech Revolution Summit will feature a range of activities, including 1:1 buyer meetings, keynote speeches, panel discussions, and product showcases. Participants will discuss key themes such as digital banking, payment gateways, open banking, blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), and more.
The summit comes at a time of rapid growth in Indonesia’s fintech sector, driven by widespread consumer adoption, a robust venture capital (VC) ecosystem, and supportive government initiatives.
Token2049
September 18-19, 2024
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
Token2049, a premier crypto event, is scheduled for September 18 and 19, 2024, at the Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. The annual event, also organized in Dubai, aims to serve as a platform where founders and executives from leading Web 3.0 companies and projects share insights and perspectives on the crypto industry.
This year’s Token2049 Singapore is expected to gather 20,000 attendees from over 150 countries, including entrepreneurs, investors, developers, industry insiders, and global media. Spread across four floors of the iconic Marina Bay Sands, the event will offer a unique blend of learning and entertainment, with interactive VR zones, immersive AI art experiences, and various physical activities like rock climbing, and mixed martial arts. Attendees will also have access to lavish amenities, including free-flowing food, coffee, and live DJ sets, creating an electric atmosphere for networking and collaboration.
A highlight of the event will be the debut of Token2049’s startup competition, where the top ten most innovative Web3 projects will be showcased on a global stage. Additionally, over 200 speakers, including prominent figures like Richard Teng of Binance, Anatoly Yakovenko of Solana, and Edward Snowden, will share their insights.
The 2024 edition of Token2049 in Singapore will be the flagship event of Token2049 Week, which will run from September 16 to 22, featuring numerous side events across the city-state.
SCxSC Fintech Summit 2024
October 01-02, 2024
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The SCxSC Fintech Summit 2024 will take place on October 01 and 02 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The summit will focus on two key themes, AI and blockchain, and will explore visionary ideas, showcase real-world use cases, and discuss the foundational elements necessary for driving purpose-driven innovation in the financial market.
The summit will cover a range of critical topics, including the role of technology in engaging investors, unlocking new business financing avenues, innovation for institutional advancement, and the importance of collaboration in forging new financial frontiers. These themes are designed to equip participants with the insights needed to transition from being mere spectators to active stakeholders in the rapidly evolving fintech landscape.
The SCxSC Fintech Summit 2024 will feature a lineup of distinguished speakers, including:
- Celine Le Cotonnec, Chief Data Officer, Bank of Singapore;
- Matthew Tan, CEO, Etherscan;
- Bobby Ong, Co-Founder and CEO, CoinGecko;
- Boon-Hiong Chan, Industry Applied Innovation Lead, Head Securities Market and Technology Advocacy APAC, Deutsche Bank, Singapore; and
- Ian Lloyd, CEO, Kenanga Digital, a subsidiary of Kenanga Investment Bank.
Sibos 2024
October 21-24, 2024
China National Convention Centre, Beijing, China
Sibos 2024 is set to take place in Beijing, China, from October 21 to 24 at the China National Convention Centre (CNCC). The 2024 conference theme, “Connecting the Future of Finance,” will explore the pivotal moment the financial services industry is now facing, with rapid digital transformation creating both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. The event will focus on the importance of collaboration to build a resilient and inclusive financial ecosystem.
Over the four-day event, more than 750 expert speakers will participate in 300+ sessions covering a wide range of topics, including AI, digital currencies, tokenization, ISO 20022, environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards, embedded finance, interoperability, and compliance.
Sibos is an annual conference, exhibition and networking event organized by Swift for the financial industry. Each year, the conference and exhibition brings together thousands of business leaders, decision-makers, and topic experts from across the financial ecosystem to debate and collaborate in the areas of payments, securities, cash management and trade. In 2024, Sibos will make its debut in Beijing, marking the first time the event is hosted in the Chinese capital.
Hong Kong Fintech Week
October 28 – November 01, 2024, 2024
AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
Hong Kong Fintech Week is a premier annual fintech event and one of the largest gatherings for finance and technology leaders in Asia. With over 35,000 global attendees from more than 100 economies, the event offers unparalleled opportunities to explore fintech innovations and business prospects in Hong Kong, Asia, and beyond.
This year’s Hong Kong Fintech Week, organized by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau and InvestHK, with Finoverse as the event organizer, will take place from October 28 to November 01 at AsiaWorld-Expo and various locations across Hong Kong. The main conference will be held on October 28 and 29 at AsiaWorld-Expo, and will include seven specialized forums, each focusing on different financial sectors. These forums will have their own programs, stages, networking areas, and exhibitions, along with startup pitch sessions.
Fintech Taipei 2024
November 01-02, 2024
Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall, Taipei, Taiwan
Fintech Taipei is scheduled to return on November 01 and 02, 2024, at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall in Taipei City, Taiwan, and is expected to draws a diverse group of attendees, including exhibitors, businesses, government representatives, academic institutions, and fintech startups. This event stands as the largest fintech gathering in Taiwan and is anticipated to be a significant platform for showcasing advancements in financial technology.
Fintech Taipei aims to serve as a permanent platform for fintech innovation and communication, showcasing Taiwan’s potential in the fintech development landscape.
The 2024 edition will feature a range of activities designed to highlight innovation and collaboration in the fintech sector. The first day of the event will spotlight the Taipei Fintech Awards Ceremony, which celebrates excellence in the industry, and the International Fintech Summit Forum. This forum is tailored for financial services professionals and is expected to attract participants from various countries, providing a platform for international exchange and insight.
Fintech Taipei 2024 will also offer valuable opportunities for networking, collaboration, and exploration of the latest trends and technologies in the financial sector.
Singapore Fintech Festival 2024
November 06-08, 2024
Singapore EXPO, Singapore
The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) is returning from November 06 to 08, 2024, promising to act as a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations, SFF is a platform to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations.
Through insightful sessions, roundtables, workshops, exhibitions and much more, the event aims to deliver an immersive experience and dialogue of the future trajectories of financial services and the overarching digital transformation reshaping global economies.
In 2023, SFF attracted over 66,000 participants from 150 countries, making it a central hub for global leaders to engage in meaningful dialogue about the future of financial services. The 2024 edition is expected to continue this legacy, offering a distinguished lineup of global central bankers, regulators, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators. These thought leaders will collaborate to shape the future of the global financial ecosystem by aligning regulation, innovation, and technology.
SFF 2024 will place a strong emphasis on the transformative potential of AI and quantum computing to revolutionize financial services and deliver sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The event will convene regulator-industry dialogues to facilitate greater alignment of policy approaches that can create an enabling environment for AI innovation and adoption. It will also spotlight quantum computing, underscoring the urgency of harnessing this groundbreaking technology to enhance performance in financial services, future-proof encryption, and optimize efficiency.
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