GFTN Insights

The Next Innovation Cycle in Financial Services:
Implications for Policymakers and Regulators

• Characteristics of the next innovation cycle
• How can Central banks ensure that their financial services sector remains competitive and leverages new technology?
• Key considerations for building a FinTech hub for the next decade
  

GFTN Roundtables

What’s Next for Stablecoins in the Region: Implications From the Genius Act and Towards New Product Roadmaps

• What are the current and future implications of the Genius Act?
• Where are the opportunities for the private sector?
• How will the traditional finance community play a role?

GFTN Roundtables

Building an Investor Ecosystem: From Seed to Scale

• What are the key steps to build an investor ecosystem?
• Learnings from mature investors market
• What are the ingredients to unlocking liquidity for the region?

Global Leadership Dialogue

Welcome Address From the Prime Minister

Global Leadership Dialogue

Regional Outlook: Towards New Financial Corridors  

• Macro outlook for the region
• Impact of geopolitics on Finance and Technology
• The emergence of new financial corridors. What are the key dynamics at play
• State of Regulation in 2025-26

Global Leadership Dialogue

The Banking Sector in 2030: Outlook and New Developments  

• Regional economic analysis and policy implications
• Investment and trade opportunities driven by macroeconomic trends
• Strategic growth areas and challenges identified by the UN

Global Leadership Dialogue

The Next Innovation Cycle in Finance Services: Towards New Opportunities  

• Defining the next wave of innovation
• The impact of AI, tokenisation and stablecoins on financial services
• Key opportunities over the coming 1-3 years

Global Leadership Dialogue

The Global Investment Landscape in 2025-26  

• The current state of venture capital in 2025
• Key trends set to shape 2026 and beyond
• How can the Middle-Corridor play a role in the future?

Digital Assets Summit

Opening Address & Welcome

• The current state of venture capital in 2025
• Key trends set to shape 2026 and beyond
• How can the Middle-Corridor play a role in the future?

Digital Assets Summit

The Rise and Rise of Stablecoins  

• Stablecoin innovation and cross-sector adoption – use cases
• Regulatory responses and future implications – Genius Act and beyond
• Role of stablecoins in reshaping the financial landscape

Founders Peak

Entrepreneurial Journeys From the Leading Lights

• Key lessons from fintech founders – the successes and failures
• Insights into scaling and innovating fintech startups
• Building resilient teams and agile organizational culture

Digital Assets Summit

Towards Public Blockchains and New Value Propositions  

• Transitioning from private to public blockchain networks
• New business models enabled by blockchain technology
• Challenges and opportunities for public blockchain adoption

Digital Assets Summit

Exchanges in 2026: New Products and Services 

• The evolution of cryptocurrency exchanges
• Deep dive into product roadmaps
• The infrastructure needed to serve both retail and institutional clients in emerging markets

Founders Peak

The State of Investment and Towards New Sources of Capital

• Venture capital trends and alternative funding sources
• Investor expectations for startup growth and innovation
• Strategic insights into successful fintech investments

Digital Assets Summit

Deep-dive into Policy and Regulatory Roadmaps in the Region

• Emerging product categories and market evolution
• Regulatory considerations for future financial products
• Strategies for customer protection and compliance

Founders Peak

The Building Blocks to Drive the Next Wave of Ecosystem Growth

• Ecosystem strategies for sustainable fintech development
• Role of government and private-sector collaboration
• Infrastructure and policy requirements for fintech ecosystems

Digital Assets Summit

Tech Talk - Building the World’s First Programmable Bank

• The trials and tribulations of building a programmable bank
• Security, compliance, and regulatory considerations for a fully programmable banking system
• Real-world use cases and innovative financial products enabled by programmable banking infrastructure