The eighth edition of the Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is set to explore the potential and risks of Artificial Intelligence, bringing together global leaders to discuss the future of finance and technology.

The Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF) is gearing up for its eighth edition, scheduled to take place from 14 to 17 November 2023. This annual event will assemble leaders and experts from the finance, technology, and public policy sectors worldwide. The central focus of SFF 2023 will be on Artificial Intelligence (AI), with discussions ranging from its promises to potential pitfalls.

SFF 2023 will kick off with the by-invitation-only Elevandi Insights on 14 November, featuring key components like the Capital Meets Policy Dialogue and Public-Private Roundtables. These sessions will bring together regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for in-depth discussions on capital investment, value creation, policymaking, and more.

The main SFF Conference, running from 15 to 17 November, boasts over 800 speakers across 300+ hours of content, covering themes such as Responsible Tokenisation, Beneficial AI, and Advancing Talent. Headline speakers include Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank, among others.

The SFF Exhibition will host close to 700 exhibitors and 36 international pavilions, offering personalized meeting opportunities for attendees. The Innovation Lab Crawl, taking place from 14 to 17 November, will allow exploration of FinTech innovation labs across the island. SFF 2023 will also feature Certificate Programmes in collaboration with top universities, emphasizing skills and knowledge development.

A highlight of SFF 2023 is the launch of “The Big Spark,” a business television show produced by Mediacorp in partnership with SFF and TiE Global Summit. The show, set to air in 2024, will spotlight Southeast Asia startups, providing real-world business advice and investment opportunities.

Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief FinTech Officer of MAS and Chairman of Elevandi Board, expressed, “SFF 2023 will continue to be at the forefront of this global conversation, bringing together visionary leaders to drive meaningful change and create a secure future for all.”

The festival, organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Elevandi, and Constellar in partnership with The Association of Banks in Singapore, aims to foster connections, accelerate partnerships, and redefine the future of financial services.

Source – MAS