Theme

“Shaping Digital Finance in the New Decade” aims to promote the development of Thai financial sector and post-pandemic economic recovery through the use of digital economy, emphasize on the practicality of end-to-end financial technology usage to help public and private sectors adapt to the fast-changing landscape.

Event Highlights

The COVID-19 pandemic amplifies the need for innovation and technology in the financial sector for a timely economic recovery and advancement. Experts and practitioners will share their insights on how they have shaped the digital financial landscape from both public and private sectors, how platform plays a role in developing digital financial products and services. Hear how businesses have digitally transformed themselves into a practical solution and how it has helped their businesses. Furthermore, in the world where data is the new oil, how data can benefit businesses and improve financial inclusion. How we can create the digital foundations that are crucial to the secure and seamless digital adoption such as digital identity verification and authentication, Central Bank Digital Currency, and cross-border payment connectivity. Join us in the journey of future Thai financial landscape, how unprecedented financial products and services such as digital currency and decentralized finance (DeFi) will create a linkage and disruption between the existing and emerging financial world, and the demonstration of existing solutions that would help improve financial health sustainably.

Agenda

Day One: Monday 18 October 2021

Time	Topics
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9:15 - 9:45	Opening Speech by Dr. Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, Bank of Thailand Governor view recording
Theme: FinTech Policies and Way Forward – What to Expect in this New Decade
9:45 - 11.00	Digital Outlook and Overview [TH] COVID-19 pandemic forces digital transformation upon all. The need to strengthen digital infrastructure is greater than ever. The uses of innovation and technology in implementing policies are necessary to help individuals and businesses in an inclusive and timely manner. Our distinguished panelists will share their insights on strategic direction to conduct the policies and digital transformation in both public and private sectors in order to foster pervasive adoption and drive our digital economy going forward. Panelists: 1) Mr. Ronadol Numnonda Deputy Governor, Financial Institutions Stability, Bank of Thailand 2) Dr. Kulaya Tantitemit Comptroller General, Comptroller General's Department 3) Dr. Piti Tantakasem Chief Executive Officer, TMBThanachart Bank Public Company Limited 4) Dr. Chawapol Jariyawiroj President Huawei Technologies (Thailand) Company Limited Moderator: Mr. Monchai Wongkittikraiwan view recording
11:00 - 11.40	Platform as a Service in the New Decade [TH] Platform designers and developers share their experiences in the creation of large-scaled financial and capital platforms for both public and private organizations. Join our speakers to learn what good platforms should have and how to integrate the platform with digital financial services. Panelists: 1) Mr. Somkid Jiranuntarat Former Adviser to the President of Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited 2) Mr. Chonladet Khemarattana President, Thai Fintech Association Moderator: Ms. Siratthaya Isarabhakdi view recording
11:40 - 12.10	Disruptive Technologies in Trend with Potential Financial Solutions [TH] Disruptive technology has greatly impacted businesses. The financial sector has adopted new technology to offer their products and services to improve its efficiency, lower its costs, and respond to the changing needs of customers. COVID-19 pandemic accelerates the needs for digital transaction. Come join us to learn how disruptive technologies can lead the way forward in this new decade. Speaker: Mr. Ruangroj Poonpol Chairman, Kasikorn Business Technology Group (KBTG) view recording Document
Theme: Digital Transformation for Businesses with Supportive Financial Infrastructure
13:30 - 14.45	Connecting All Innovative Finance to Transform Businesses [TH] Businesses digital transformation creates new opportunities. Esteemed panelists come to share their ideas and experiences in developing financial digital infrastructure such as Smart Financial and Payment Infrastructure, Procure to Pay, Trading Platform, as well as key enablers for entrepreneurs such as the e-Business Platform, and various standard adoptions (ISO20022, UN/CEFACT, Standardized APIs) Panelists: 1) Mr.Vathit Chokwatana President, Saha Pathanapibul Public Company Limited 2) Mr. Witoon Suriyawanakul Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Siam Global House Public Company Limited 3) Mr. Naphongthawat Phothikit Director, Payment Systems Policy Department, Bank of Thailand 4) Mr. Srihanath Lamsam Managing Director, Purple Ventures Company Limited Moderator: Mr. Monchai Wongkittikraiwan view recording
14:45 - 15.25	How Financial Service Providers Have Transformed Themselves to Support Businesses with Innovations [TH] Join us as our speakers share their ideas and perspectives on how financial service providers have transformed themselves to support new entrepreneurs and startups through investments and innovation creations to improve Thai digital financial services. Panelists: 1) Mr. Orapong Thien-Ngern Chief Executive Officer, Digital Ventures Company Limited 2) Mr. Natwut Amornvivat Co-President, True Corporation Public Company Limited Moderator: Ms. Siratthaya Isarabhakdi view recording
15:30 - 16.00	The Essentials of Digital ID, Digital Signature and Digital Consent for Businesses [TH] The end-to-end digital identity verification and authentication are essential for digital transactions. Hear how important are e-signature and e-consent in creating secure, trustworthy, and legal binding digital transaction. Panelists: 1) Mr. Boonsun Prasitsumrit Chief Executive Officer, National Digital ID Company Limited 2) Mr. Supreecha Limpikanjanakowit General Manager - Digital Services, Advanced Info Service Public Company Limited Moderator: Ms. Wijitleka Marome, Director, Enterprise Risk Management Department, Bank of Thailand view recording

Day Two: Tuesday 19 October 2021

Time	Topics
Theme: Financial Innovations for Productivity and Inclusivity – Now and Then
9:00 - 10.15	The Power of Data for Inclusive and Resilient Finance [TH] Data is the powerhouse of financial innovations. Join our speakers in how they leverage traditional and alternative data to create inclusive and resilient finance through the offering of digital personal loan, and peer-to-peer lending. How Fintech could increase access to financial services, and alleviate indebtedness for businesses and individuals alike. Panelists: 1) Mr. Surapol Opasatien Chief Executive Office, National Credit Bureau Company Limited 2) Mr. Worachat Luxkanalode Executive Director, Grab (Thailand) 3) Ms. Maneerat Anulomsombut Chief Executive Officer, Sea (Thailand) 4) Mr. Tridbodi Arunanondchai Co-Founder, MoneyTable Public Company Limited Moderator: Mr. Monchai Wongkittikraiwan view recording Documents 1. National Credit Bureau Company Limited 2. Grab (Thailand)
10:15 - 11.00	From FinTech Startups: How to Improve Financial Health Sustainably [TH] Demonstration of how Fintech could help manage debts effectively, improve financial health, create savings, and enhance financial literacy. view recordings 1) Share Loan by NestiFly 2) Noburo 3) PeerPower 4) Piggipo Go 5) Refinn 6) Wealthi
11:00 - 12.00	Cross-Border Payment Connectivity [EN] Cross-border QR payment and remittance connectivity can enhance financial inclusion, improve efficiency, and reduce costs for the ASEAN countries. Join our panelists in how e-payment has played a vital role during the COVID-19 pandemic. Panelists: 1) Mr. Abraham Jozef Adriaansz Board of Indonesian Payment System Association - Head of Retail Business Committee Board of PT Rintis Sejahtera 2) Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty Chief Fintech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore 3) Ms. Tara Rice Head of CPMI Secretariat, Bank for International Settlements 4) Mr. Payong Srivanich Chairman, Thai Bankers' Association President, Krungthai Bank Public Company Limited Moderator: Mr. Daniel Wu Head of Financial Services Policy for Asia Pacific and Japan, Amazon Web Services view recording
Theme: Charting the Future of Finance together in the Borderless World
13:30 - 14.45	The Rise of Central Bank Digital Currency – Progress So Far and Way Forward [EN] Join us for wholesale and retail CBDC updates and trends, potential use cases, adoption in involving economies, and how businesses and people can get ready for CBDC. The way forward is the future of money and its underlying technologies. Panelists: 1) Dr. Vachira Arromdee Deputy Governor, Corporate Development, Bank of Thailand 2) Mr. Aakash Degwekar Senior Director, Visa 3) Dr. Dong He Deputy Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department, International Monetary Fund (IMF) 4) Dr. Arak Sutivong Director and Chief Executive Officer, SCB 10X Moderator: Ms. Kullarat Phongsathaporn Partner, Baker McKenzie view recording
14:45 - 16.00	Will Cryptocurrency and DeFi Really Be Game Changers for Financial Services? [TH with EN subtitles] Come hear the DeFi practitioners share their perspectives on the roles of cryptocurrency in Thai financial landscape, the new decentralized business model, and how DeFi will be integrated with current financial products and services. Join us in the discussion on how incumbents and new entrants will co-exist, the risks and opportunities involved, and DeFi development around the world. Panelists: 1) Mr. Thanawat Lertwattanarak Chief Executive Officer, J Ventures Company Limited 2) Mr. Sam Tanskul Managing Director, Krungsri Finnovate Company Limited 3) Mr. Jirayut Srupsrisopa Founder & Group Chief Executive Officer, Bitkub Capital Group Holdings Company Limited 4) Ms. Tascha Punyaneramitdee Co-Founder & CEO, Alpha Finance Lab Company Limited Moderator: Ms. Siratthaya Isarabhakdi view recording
16:00 - 16.30	FinTech Talk the Finale: Financing in the New Decade – Possibilities, Opportunities and Challenges [EN] Speaker: Mr. Fergus Gordon Managing Director and Banking Industry Lead in Growth Markets, Accenture Public Limited Company view recording Document

​Bangkok FinTech Fair 2021 “Shaping Digital Finance in the New Decade”

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Event Highlights

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​Day One: Monday 18 October 2021

Day Two: Tuesday 19 October 2021

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Bangkok FinTech Fair 2021 “Shaping Digital Finance in the New Decade”

Day One: Monday 18 October 2021