Exploring financial infrastructure, innovation and inclusion across emerging economies.
LONDON, 12 November 2026 – The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) will take part in Black Swan Summit Cambodia and FrancoTech in Phnom Penh this November. Co-founders Huy Nguyen Trieu and Tram Anh Nguyen will join international financial leaders, policymakers and entrepreneurs to explore how emerging economies can shape the future of finance and expand access to its benefits.
The two events bring complementary conversations to Cambodia during Francophonie week: Black Swan Summit focuses on the design of financial systems and the connections between Southeast Asian and Francophone economies, while FrancoTech brings together innovation, entrepreneurship and international cooperation.
Black Swan Summit: a new perspective on financial infrastructure
Black Swan Summit Cambodia takes place on 15-16 November under the theme “Disruptive by Design”. Co-organised by the National Bank of Cambodia and the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), in collaboration with the Cambodian Association of Finance & Technology, the summit examines how emerging markets can build financial infrastructure around their own economic needs.
Cambodia offers an example through Bakong, its interoperable payment system, and its growing cross-border payment links. The discussions extend beyond technology to the governance, trust and partnerships needed to make shared infrastructure work for financial institutions, businesses and communities.
On 16 November, Tram Anh Nguyen will moderate “From Sandbox to Scale: What Does It Take for Financial Innovation to Become Infrastructure?” Huy Nguyen Trieu will moderate “A Different Financial Future: What Emerging Markets Can Shape, Share and Scale” and “Who Owns the Rails? Governance, Access and the Economics of Shared Infrastructure”.
For CFTE, financial innovation also raises a workforce challenge. New payment systems and digital services need people who can govern them, leaders who understand their implications and institutions equipped to adopt them responsibly. Workforce transformation at scale helps bridge the distance between a promising innovation and its effective use in the real economy.
FrancoTech: connecting innovation across the Francophone world
FrancoTech runs from 14-16 November alongside the 20th Francophonie Summit. The innovation fair connects governments, businesses, investors, educational institutions and entrepreneurs through exhibitions, discussions and business exchanges, creating new opportunities for cooperation between the Francophone world and Asia.
On 15 November, Tram Anh Nguyen will participate in a discussion on “FinTech & Financial Inclusion”, examining how technology, skills and institutional capabilities can help financial services reach more people.
About CFTE
The Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) is a global education company with a presence in London, Singapore and Abu Dhabi, dedicated to workforce transformation at scale.
Founded in 2017, CFTE believes that technological progress should create opportunities for everyone. As artificial intelligence and emerging technologies reshape industries and economies, CFTE works with governments, central banks, regulators and leading financial institutions to equip individuals, organisations and leaders with the capabilities to thrive in a changing world.
By bringing together leading industry practitioners, academic expertise and innovative learning approaches, CFTE bridges the gap between technological change and real-world application, enabling transformation from individual professionals to entire workforces.
CFTE has reached more than 200,000 participants across 130 countries.
Notes to Editors
- Black Swan Summit Cambodia: 15-16 November 2026, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. www.cambodia.blackswansummit.com
- FrancoTech: 14-16 November 2026, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. francotech.gov.kh
- CFTE: www.cfte.education
- Media enquiries: press@cfte.education
- Event Page: https://www.cfte.education/events/cfte-at-black-swan-summit-cambodia-2026
