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
