The Global Islamic Fintech Huddle is an international gathering of industry influencers and fintech visionaries passionate about using technology to drive financial inclusion in a Shariah compliant and ethical manner. Featuring a series of high-level panel discussions, demo sessions and networking events, the Huddle is designed to be the epicenter of Islamic fintech ideas and innovation with the primary objective of connecting all stakeholders of the Islamic fintech ecosystem – start-ups, investors, policymakers and intermediaries – to facilitate the exchange of ideas and create new collaborative business opportunities.
Agenda
09:00 – 09:15
Welcome Address
09:15 – 09:50
Comparing Notes: From Financial Hubs to Fintech Hubs What makes a conducive Islamic fintech ecosystem? Listen first hand from leading Islamic financial centers and Islamic fintech start-ups.
09:50 – 10:10
Fireside Chat: Finding the Islamic Fintech Unicorn Islamic fintech market practitioners share their experience and discuss:
What do investors look for when it comes to investing in fintech for Islamic finance?
What are the biggest opportunities for Islamic fintech?
What are the struggles Islamic fintech start-ups face when it comes to raising funding?
10:10 – 10:40
Power Pitch Promising Islamic fintech start-ups pitch their ideas
10:40 – 11:10
Coffee & Networking
11:10 – 11:40
Making the case for Islamic Fintech From crowdfunding, AI, data analytics to payment solutions and digital banking – what can these offer Islamic finance and what challenges do new players face?
11:40 – 12:00
TechTalk Hear from an entrepreneur leveraging on technology and Islamic financial instruments to create real positive impact on society
12:00 – 12:30
Power Pitch Promising Islamic fintech start-ups pitch their ideas.
