The second Central Asia Fintech Summit will take place in Almaty

On November 13–14, the Central Asia Fintech Summit will bring together key representatives of the financial sector of Kazakhstan and Central Asia to discuss development strategies and the implementation of innovations in the financial system, and to present ready-made solutions, case studies, and analytics.

Speakers at the summit will include representatives of state regulators and development institutions, including the heads of the ARRFR, MIICR, National Payment Corporation, National Bank of Kazakhstan, as well as top managers from Visa, Mastercard, major banks, FinTech companies, and startups.

The two-day forum program will include plenary and panel sessions, case demonstrations, research presentations, and a startup battle organized with the participation of White Hill and Visa.

The summit focuses on key areas of transformation in the financial industry of Kazakhstan and Central Asia:

— CBDC and digital tenge — practical demonstration of technologies and discussion of the potential of central bank digital currencies

— cross-border payments and export of FinTech products — development of infrastructure for international settlements

— artificial intelligence and machine learning — application of AI technologies and AI assistants in the banking sector

— FinTech ecosystem of Central Asia — opportunities for integration and cooperation between countries in the region

— the future of payment instruments and anti-fraud systems — innovations in security and fraud prevention

— regulatory environment and new initiatives — discussion of the new banking law, case studies of the regulatory sandbox, and the launch of the data factory.

The summit aims to foster open dialogue between government agencies, business, and technology companies, as well as to form a unified financial space in Central Asia capable of integrating into global digital trends.

When: November 13–14
Where: Almaty, Royal Tulip Hotel
Registration is available at the link: centralasiafintech.kz

Organizers: Central Asia Fintech Summit with the support of the National Payment Corporation.