Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – [1st August 2024] – The Centre for Finance, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) is pleased to announce its role as a Knowledge Partner at the highly anticipated 24 Fintech event.
The 24 Fintech event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia is hosted by the Financial Sector Development Programme (FSDP), Saudi Central Bank (SAMA), Capital Market Authority (CMA) and Insurance Authority (IA) and co-organised by Fintech Saudi and Tahaluf.
As a Knowledge Partner, CFTE will bring unparalleled expertise, insightful discussions, and cutting-edge content to the event. We will be collaborating with industry leaders, innovators, and professionals to shape the future of the fintech ecosystem and provide an unforgettable experience at the forefront of fintech advancements.
Event Details
Date: September 3rd – 5th, 2024
Venue: Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Centre, Saudi Arabia
CFTE as a Knowledge Partner with 24 Fintech
As a Knowledge Partner, CFTE aims to contribute to shaping the future of the fintech ecosystem and providing the latest expertise at the forefront of fintech advancements. We’re joined by numerous industry experts coming to share their insightful knowledge during the summit.
CFTE’s Co-Founders, Huy Nguyen Trieu and Tram Anh Nguyen will be speaking at panel discussions. Additionally, CFTE is hosting two roundtable discussions and a workshop.
Huy Nguyen Trieu on Fireside Chat: Regulation Resilience: Navigating Complex Global Landscapes Panel Discussion
The panel discussion will explore opportunities for startups in the landscape of complex regulations, emphasising resilience and innovation and the strategies to attract investment and drive industry advancement.
Date: 3rd September (Day 1)
Time: 10:45
Tram Anh will be participating in the roundtable: “Shaping the Future Workforce in Financial Services: Exploring Strategic Approaches to Develop the Right Talent in the Finance Industry”
As the financial services sector undergoes rapid transformation, organisations face the dual challenge of adapting to technological advancements and attracting skilled talent to remain competitive. There will be a discussion around the strategic policies for Talent Development with a focus on building a strategy, and the best practices to integrate an international workforce with actionable next steps and recommendations
CFTE to Host Key Roundtables and Workshop at 24 Fintech in Riyadh
CFTE will host two pivotal roundtables and one interactive workshop during 24 Fintech, engaging with industry leaders and innovators to foster insightful discussions on the future of finance.
Roundtable 1: Shaping the Future Workforce in the Financial Services Roundtable
This roundtable chaired by Huy Nguyten Trieu, Co-Founder at CFTE and Mohammed Al-Hamzany, Chief of Capabilities Development at the Financial Academy. As the financial services sector undergoes rapid transformation, organisations face the dual challenges of adapting to technological advancements and attracting skilled talent to remain competitive. This roundtable will explore strategies to develop the right talent for the future of financial services, focusing on both strategic and operational approaches. Participants will discuss policies to encourage international talent into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and examine practical methods for upskilling and reskilling the existing workforce. The goal is to share insights and best practices that will enable organisations to build a resilient, future-ready workforce capable of meeting the industry’s evolving demands.
With our 11 esteemed discussants on the roundtable:
- Dr. Allen Baby, Former Chief Learning Officer at Emirates Institute of Finance
- Nam Sin Ng, Former CEO at IBF
- Joao Santos, Former Senior Expert and Deputy Head of Unit, at the European Commission
- Rishikesh Patankar, Vice President at National Skill Development Corporation
- Mohammed A. Bukhary, HR Advisor at Human Resources and Social Development- Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
- Dr. Tahani Ashkar, Director/Former Advisor to the Deputy Minister for Labor Market Policies
- Maryam Majed, Head of Digital Transformation & Project Management Center, the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF)
- Zainab Alamin, Vice President of National Digital Transformation at Microsoft
- Tram Anh Nguyen, Co-Founder at CFTE
- Reem Aljasser, Talent & Development Division Manager at SAMA
- Dr Ghadah Ben Baz, HR Executive Director at Insurance Authority
Roundtable 2: Governance of AI Technologies in the Financial Services
This roundtable chaired by Huy Nguyen Trieu, Co-Founder at CFTE, Steve Plimosll, Assistant CEO at Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA). As AI reshapes finance, the question of how to regulate these technologies becomes paramount. Will regulation hinder or help AI’s integration into financial services? This discussion delves into finding the right balance between fostering innovation and ensuring security in AI-driven finance. It examines collaborative strategies among regulators and financial institutions to navigate the regulatory landscape, aiming to highlight effective approaches for regulating AI that safeguard the industry.
With our 10 esteemed discussants on the roundtable:
- Mansour Alsaleh, Head of Innovation Hub at SAMA
- Sopnendu Mohanty, Chief Fintech Officer at MAS
- Ryosuke Ushida, Chief Fintech Officer at Financial Services Agency of Japan
- Fatima Abukar, Data, Algorithms and AI Ethics Lead at Financial Conduct Authority
- Ahmad Alajlan, Manager of Fintech Permit/Financial Technology Officer at CMA
- Massimo Buonomo, expert and project evaluator for top AI and deep tech European projects / Former UN global expert in AI at the European Commission
- Douglas Arner, Kerry Holdings Professor at Hong Kong University
- Dr. Mohammed Alhussein, CEO at MOZN
- Dr Sivaramakrishnan Guruvayur, Chief AI Scientist, Expert, AI Governance/Member at Centre for AI and Digital Policy and GPAI
- Dr Mohamad Sibai, Expert Advisor at Saudi Data & AI Authority (SDAIA)
Workshop: Zero to Hero: Building a Fintech Solution - CFTE Certification Course 3–4-hour deep dives
Day 3 – September 5th 11:00 – 15:00
This comprehensive workshop is designed to take participants from ideation to launching a fintech solution. The program begins with identifying opportunities in the fintech landscape, followed by validating ideas. Participants will then develop a business model canvas, covering all key aspects of a successful fintech venture. The workshop will guide participants through the steps of starting a fintech company, including legal considerations, team building, financial planning and compliance challenges.
Additionally, participants will learn about government support, networking opportunities, and resources available to support their fintech journey. By the end of the workshop, attendees will have a clear action plan, equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to build and launch their fintech solutions effectively.
Our esteemed speakers of the bootcamp:
- Huy Nguyen Trieu, Co-Founder at CFTE
- Sagar Shah, Senior Advisor at Fintech Saudi
- Smeetha Ghosh, CEO and Co-Founder at Cashee
- Malik Alyousef, Co-Founder and COO at Mozn AI
- Moneerah AlSaber, Programme Manager at Fintech Saudi
CFTE’s partnership with 24 Fintech comes with numerous advantages for our CFTE community. As we would be running a lot of activities throughout the event, we would like to invite all our community of experts, and alumni professionals from all around the world to come with us. Feel free to contact the CFTE team if you’d like to participate or know more about this. To learn more about 24 Fintech and its detailed agenda, visit the dedicated page here: https://24fintech.com/
About CFTE
Founded in 2017 in London, the Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship (CFTE) is a global platform for education in FinTech and the future of financial services. More than 100,000 professionals from 100+ countries have participated in CFTE programmes to accelerate their careers in finance. CFTE’s objective is to equip professionals and students with the skills to thrive in the new world of digital finance.
24 Fintech
The 24 Fintech 2024 event is an annual gathering as a transformative platform for fintech professionals, offering unparalleled opportunities to engage with global thought leaders across finance, technology, policy, investment, and academia. Critical themes focus on the evolution of fintech regulation and governance, and the integration of artificial intelligence & machine learning in financial operations.
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