9:40 - 10:20

When Technology Leads: Are Asians Ready?  

From instant settlement on blockchain to AI-driven lending innovations are on the brink of a revolution. This panel dives into the breakthroughs and the hurdles that would shape the next generation of financial services. Hear how leaders from Thailand, FinTech, banking, and international organizations are turning frontier tech into everyday trust.

Speakers:

· Dr. Roong Poshyananda Mallikamas - Deputy Governor, Bank of Thailand

· Dr. Arak Sutivong - Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, SCB X Public Company Limited

· Ms. Carrie Suen - Vice President, Global Affairs & Strategic Development, Ant International

· ·Mr. Jonathan Wong - Chief of Innovation, Enterprise and Investment, United Nations ESCAP  

· Ms. Vilaiporn Taweelappontong - SEA FS Strategy and Operations Leader, PwC South East Asia Consulting [Moderator]

10:20 - 11:00

The New Face of Money: CBDC and Beyond

CBDCs are no longer theory – they’re live experiments redefining money itself. Join central bankers and global innovators as they unpack design choices, geopolitical implications, and the race to real-world deployment. Discover what a future with digital cash could mean for economies, banks and the people.

Speakers:

· Mr. Linardo Martinčević (Virtual) -  Advisor in the Governor's Office, Croatian National Bank

· Mr. Alan Lim - Director & Head, Financial Infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence Office, Monetary Authority of Singapore

· Dr. Thammarak Moenjak - Senior Director, Bank of Thailand

· Dr. Vacharakoon Jivakanont – Senior Financial Sector Specialsit, The South East Asian Central Banks (SEACEN) Research and Training Centre [Moderator]

11:00 - 11:40

Financing the Future for People, Planet and Prosperity

The green transition needs capital, and ASEAN is answering with fintech-fueled innovation. This discussion unpacks how green bonds, digital platforms, and cross-border standards are driving real climate impact. Hear from the financiers and visionaries from regulators, banks and fintech on road to sustainable future.

Speakers:

· Mr. Eugene Wong - Chief Executive Officer, Sustainable Finance Institute Asia 

· Dr. Karin Boonlertvanich - Executive Vice President, KASIKORNBANK

· Ms. Sujata Karthikeyan - Global expert on Women’s Economic Empowerment, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) 

· Mr. Kosintr Puongsophol - Senior Financial Sector Specialist, Asian Development Bank [Moderator]

11:40 - 1:10

1:10 - 1:50

Financial Data that Works for Everyone 

Data is the lifeblood or modern financial services, but balancing openness with privacy and trust is critical. This discussion will cover frameworks, standards, and infrastructure for secure cross-sector data sharing for financial services. Experts from governments and regulators will explore how better alternative data access can unlock innovation beyond payments such as in insurance.

Speakers:

· Dr. Nipatjakorn Karnasuta Niliesh Kumar - Head, Insurance Strategy and Data Management Section, The Office of Insurance Commission 

· Dr. Nongnuch Tantisantiwong - Senior Vice President, Head of Enterprise Risk and Infrastructure, CIMB Thai Bank

· Dr. Pao Sriprasertsuk - Senior Vice President, Innovation Department, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited

· Dr. Pucktada Treeratpituk - Director, Bank of Thailand [Moderator]

1:50 - 2:30

Turning Digital Footprint into Financial Opportunity
Billions remain underserved by traditional financial systems, but alternative data offers new ways to bridge the gap. This panel will highlight how fintech firms and regulators are using data from non-traditional sources to enable responsible micro-lending and affordable financial products. Hear from the practitioners and experts about real world case studies that have transformative potential of inclusive digital finance.

Speakers: 
· Mr. Ithinan Watsuksanti - Head of Lending, Ascend Money
· Mr. Pawan Bhat - Vice President, Nucleus Software Exports Limited

· Mr. Phurush Ongsri - Head, GrabFin Thailand, Grab

· Dr. Saran Ahuja - Chief Data Scientist, ABACUS digital

· Dr. Charosporn Chalermtiarana - Governor of Bangkok [Moderator]

2:30 - 2:45

2:45 - 3:45

Ajahn Jayasaro - Chief Spiritual Advisor, Panyaprateep Foundation

3:45 - 4:25

Building the Rails for Frictionless Money without Borders

Fast, affordable, and transparent cross-border payments are vital for trade, tourism and remittances. This session will examine how initiatives like Project Nexus, industry networks like SWIFT, and blockchain-based solutions are converging to make this vision a reality. Experts will discuss interoperability, compliance, and the path toward a truly global payment network.

Speakers: 
· Mr. Andrew McCormack - Chief Executive Officer, Nexus Global Payments

· Ms. Sharon Toh - Head of ASEAN Region, Swift

· Ms. Zhanar Samayeva - Chairwoman, National Payment Corporation of Kazakhstan

· Dr. Daranee Saeju - Assistant Governor, Bank of Thailand [Moderator]

AI and Quantum - When Machine Outthink Markets, Can Payments Keep Up?

AI is already transforming fraud detection and risk management – but quantum computing could upend the very foundation of secure transaction. This panel brings together central banks, tech pioneers, and payment innovators to explore how those two forces might supercharge efficiency, dismantle today’s encryption, and reshape the global payments ecosystem. Will regulators and infrastructure be able to adapt in time, or will machines set the pace of money’s future?

Speakers: 
· Mr. Alvinder Singh - Head, Innovation Acceleration Office, Monetary Authority of Singapore

· Mr. Axel Boye-Moller - Senior Vice President, Value-Added Services, Asia Pacific, VISA

· Mr. Thanapong Boontaeng - CTO & Partner, AICONIC VENTURES

· Mr. Tul Roteseree - Head of Enterprise Data and Analytics Group, Bank of Ayudhya

· Mr. Rahul Bhargava - Sr. Financial Services Consultant, World Bank & Board Advisor and AP Co-Chair Financial Services, AI 2030 [Moderator]

Towards Nationwide Defence Against Scams and Financial Crime Powered by Mastercard

Scams are growing at an alarming rate, with AI-powered scams, deepfakes, and social engineering attacks becoming more sophisticated and harder to detect. Scammers are no longer operating in silos – they collaborate across borders, share stolen data in real time, and rapidly adapt their tactics using generative AI. In contrast, banks and financial institutions often operate within strict data privacy regulations, fragmented systems, and silo-ed intelligence, which limits their ability to respond swiftly and collectively. This session will highlight the importance of having a national scam utility and its crucial role in building trust and confidence in the country's economy.
Speakers:
Audrey Wong, Vice President of Financial Crime Solutions and Crypto Services, Services, Asia Pacific at Mastercard

Asia Fintech Landscape

This panel brings together leading voices from across ASEAN, East Asia, and Central Asia to explore the dynamic evolution of Fintech across the region. Representatives from diverse ecosystems will share perspectives on key drivers of growth—including emerging players, technology adoption trends, and the role of regulation in shaping innovation. By highlighting both commonalities and differences among these markets, the discussion will offer participants a panoramic view of Asia’s Fintech landscape today, and provide fresh insights into where it is headed next.

Speakers:

· Mr. Dias Savetkanov - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Fintech & AI Center Kazakhstan

· Mr. Sung Kyun Son - General Manager (Head of Global Business), Fintech Center Korea 

· Mr. Chonladet Khemarattana - Chief Executive Officer, Webull Securities (Thailand) [Moderator]

Opening Keynote by the Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty - Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

9:35 - 10:15

Outsmarting Criminals in the Age of Digital Finance  

Fraudsters don’t sleep – and neither can our defenses. This conversation brings together the US, big tech and financial crime experts to map the next generation of cyber resilience. Learn how AI, intelligence-sharing and regulation are joining forces to keep digital finance safe.

Speakers:

· Ms. Jessica Chuah - VP, Growth, Crystal Intelligence

· Mr. Justin Kong - Assistant Attaché, Homeland Security Investigations 

· Dr. Sabrina Tachdjian - VP, Fintech and Payments, Hedera Foundation 

· Dr. Nakarin Amarase - Deputy Director, Bank of Thailand [Moderator]  

10:15 - 10:55

Digital Identity: The New Currency of Trust – or Control?

From EU digital wallets to Singapore’s Singpass, the way we prove “I am who I say I am” is going digital. This session examines how robust ID systems power everything from payments to cross-border trade, while protecting privacy in a hyperconnected world.

Speakers:

· Ms. Audrey Wong - Vice President of Financial Crime Solutions and Crypto Services, Services, Asia Pacific, Mastercard

· Dr. Chaichana Mitrpant - Executive Director, Electronic Transactions Development Agency 

· Mr. Worawat Paarporn - Managing Director, Thai Digital ID Company Limited

· Mr. Ivan Mortimer-Schutts - Global Head of vLEI, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF) [Moderator]

10:55 - 11:45

Turning Everything into Token: Revolutionizing Finance or Creating a Digital Wild West?

From real estate and bonds to tokenized deposits and stablecoins, tokenization could make both assets and payment flow instantly and globally. While it may promise liquidity, efficiency, and programmable settlement, it also raises questions about regulatory oversight, interoperability, and operational resilience. This panel examines both the potential and the limitations including necessary precaution as tokenization moves into mainstream finance.

Speakers:

· Mr. David Katz - Vice President for Strategy & Public Policy, Asia Pacific, Circle

· Mr. Kah Kit Yip - Head of Blockchain and Digital Assets, United Overseas Bank

· Dr. Nopnuanparn Pavasant - Assistant Secretary-General, SEC Thailand 

· Mr. Seker S B - Head of APAC, Binance

· Ms. Angela Ang - Head of Policy and Strategic Partnerships, APAC, TRM Labs Moderator]

From Productivity to Possibility: Unlocking ASEAN’s Future with Local AI Powered by SCB 10x

The AI conversation often begins with efficiency—how to automate tasks and reduce costs. But the real promise of AI lies in unlocking new forms of value: smarter decisions, richer services, and inclusive innovation. This workshop will introduce Typhoon AI, the leading open-source language model family, purpose-built to understand and generate Thai. Designed from the ground up to meet the needs of Thai enterprises, governments, and communities, Typhoon AI combines performance with accessibility, making it an enabling platform for real-world impact. Through use cases in research, policy, startups, and enterprises, the session will highlight how Thai-optimized AI not only enhances productivity but also creates new opportunities for value creation across ASEAN.
Speakers:

Oravee Smithiphol, Developer Relations & Ecosystem Manager, SCB 10X

Riding the Asian Wave: Digital Payments & Assets Redefining Finance

Asia is not just adopting the future of finance—it is building it. From the super-app ecosystems of Southeast Asia to China's fintech dominance and India's UPI revolution, the region is the world's living laboratory for the convergence of payments, e-commerce, and digital assets. This panel brings together the pioneers shaping this new landscape. We'll move beyond the hype to explore how this collision is solving real-world problems for millions of businesses and consumers, redefining financial inclusion, and creating a new, decentralized architecture for regional trade and commerce.

Speakers:

· Mr. Arthit Sriumporn - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Rakkar Digital

· Mr. Nirun Fuwattananukul - Chief Executive Officer, Gulf Binance  

· Ms. Violas Xiao - Singapore CEO, XTransfer

· Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty - Group Chief Executive Officer, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) [Moderator]

Using Digital Innovation Ecosystems to drive Financial Services growth Powered by APIX x Simbas

What if financial institutions, regulators, and fintechs could innovate together in one seamless environment? This APIX x Simbas workshop will explore the power of a collaborative platform designed to accelerate digital transformation. We'll delve into how this model reduces the complexity of working with new technologies, promotes open banking, and fosters a more inclusive financial ecosystem. Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of how to overcome traditional barriers and scale innovation efficiently. Join us to help shape the future of finance.

Speakers:

· Sourav Ghosal, Head of Commercial and Strategy, APIX
· Rajiv Madane, Co-Founder and CEO of SIMBAS

BDFC 2025 Closing Photo Session

Let's capture this moment! All attendees are invited to the 2F Library stage for a group photo session. 

The Future of Fraud Detection: AI, Data Architecture, and Collaboration

Digital financial crimes have caused widespread damage to the public and affected the whole economy. Scammers employ diverse methods and techniques, using bank accounts or electronic money accounts as tools to receive and transfer illicit funds. 

In response, the committee under the Royal Decree on Measures to Prevent and Suppress Technological Crime, B.E. 2566 (2023), has approved the Central Fraud Registry (CFR) system for exchanging information about related customer accounts and transactions. The data are utilized to support investigations and legal proceedings against criminals, as well as to monitor the effectiveness of the digital fraud management process.

However, enhancing the end-to-end management approach—from prevention, monitoring, and detection to management and resolution of digital fraud incidents, including assisting affected customers—requires regular review and improvement of detection processes to be more proactive. It also involves implementing data analytics and AI/ML models to better track and detect anomalies. The effectiveness of digital fraud management and the design of countermeasures must be based on empirical evidence, utilizing data to develop in-depth analytical models.

Speakers:

· Dr. Amanah Ramadiah - Head of Analytics and Client Success, FNA

· Ms. Audrey Wong, Vice President of Financial Crime Solutions and Crypto Services, Services, Asia Pacific at Mastercard

· Nor Halimaton Halim - Deputy Director, Bank Negara Malaysia

· Ms. Jessica Chuah - VP, Growth, Crystal Intelligence

· Mr. Kah-Wee Lim - Director, Payment Fraud Disruption, VISA

· Dr. Natawat Saigosoom - Assistant Managing Director, Innovation BU, NITMX

· Dr. Tiravat Assavapokee - Executive Vice President, Kasikorn Bank PLC.

· Dr. Wanpracha Chaovalitwongse - Head of Data Management and Analytics, Bank of Thailand [Moderator]

· Dr. Supot Tiarawut - Advisor on Technology and Digital Management, Mahamakut Buddhist University [Chair]

Towards Future: A Glimpse of Regional Seamless Cross-border Payments

The roundtable aims to explore the vibrant and fast-evolving landscape of cross-border payments across the ASEAN region—where QR payments and digital wallets are continually evolving and have become integral to everyday life. By zooming in on the regional context, the session uncovers real-world challenges, showcases breakthrough innovations, future landscape and sparks collaborative efforts among industrial players to build a future-ready ecosystem.

Speakers:

· Mr. Jie Liu - Senior Regional Manager, Tencent/WeXin Pay

· Mr. Kukkong Ruckphaopunt - Senior Executive Vice President, IT Division, Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited

· Mr. Nithi Vashirakovit - Director, Country Head of Global Payments Solutions, HSBC 

· Mr. Phitha Tanpairoj - Head of Products, Transaction Banking, Bank of Ayudhya PCL.

· Mr. Sittipong Kittiprapapong - Country Manager, Ant International (Alipay)

· Mr. Supphavit Hongamornsin - Regional Senior Director, ShopeePay

· Ms. Sharon Toh - Head of ASEAN Region, Swift

· Mr. Daniel Wu - Director, Head of Global Affairs, Agoda [Moderator]