Constellar’s Paul Lee. Photo Credit: Constellar
Singapore is gearing up to host its A-list mega event, Singapore
FinTech Festival (SFF), which returns for its eighth edition from 15-17
November 2023 at Singapore EXPO.
Many fintech firms have set up shop in Singapore with the country’s
strong regulatory framework, giving SFF the perfect platform to thrive
in the business events calendar and in the global FinTech industry.
Last year’s return to an in-person event was the largest since the
festival’s launch, drawing more than 62,000 participants from over 115
countries, underscoring SFF’s leadership as a convenor for international
regulators, policymakers, technologists, and industry leaders who can
impact large scale change.
Said Paul Lee, chief executive (Markets), Constellar, organiser of
SFF: “Since its inception in 2016, SFF has played a pivotal role in
shaping the world’s FinTech ecosystem, evolving over the years as a key
platform for the FinTech community to catalyse start-ups, build new
talent, address global challenges and capitalise opportunities for
cross-sector collaboration.
“It has enjoyed year-on-year growth, not only keeping pace with
shifting trends in FinTech such as inclusivity, sustainability, Web3,
green financing and AI, but also building an important focal point for
industry leaders to convene and chart the path towards digitalised
financial services of the future.”
Lee said last year’s event endorsed the irreplaceable value of face-to-face interactions and in-person MICE events.
“C” you at Club Street: this year, attendees get 10% discounts at event partner bars and restaurants. Photo Credit: SFFNew features for SFF 2023
· This year, the event will explore the human and economic impact of AI in the financial services sector.
· The festival will also study the potential of emerging
technologies from AI to Web3 to enhance the resilience of digital
economies.
· It will offer financial empowerment to under-served communities, and drive sustainable low-carbon transitions.
· Five new thematic zones will be launched: Technology, ESG,
Founders, Regulation and Talent. Each zone has been designed to
accelerate partnerships that create value for industry stakeholders,
with exclusive networking lounges and personalised meeting opportunities
with top-level investors, industry leaders, mentors, regulators and
central bankers.
· After hours at Club Street will expand to 14 bars and
restaurants offering attendees additional opportunities to connect and
unwind.
Sustainability initiatives
Powered by renewable energy at Singapore EXPO, home to Singapore’s
largest single-site solar rooftop installation, attendees will be able
to offset their carbon footprint by contributing carbon credits to key
clean water and wind energy projects in Cambodia and Karnataka in India
respectively.
We’re also working closely with our F&B partners to reduce emissions by prioritising local produce, minimise food waste by preparing food-to-order, as well as to support communities in need by delivering food surplus to beneficiaries such as Food Bank, Free Food From All, and Food from the Heart.
Constellar’s Paul Lee, chief executive (Markets)
Green Mark Platinum hotels
Constellar is working with partners such as Burnaby Solutions to
provide international attendees a one-stop service and preferential
rates for flight, accommodation, and transport bookings. It is also
recommending overseas speakers to stay in Green Mark Platinum hotels.
Such venues have attained the highest rating for green developments
awarded by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA).