SINGAPORE: A contingent of 62 representatives from Pakistani fintech firms is participating in the yearly Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) from November 15 to 17, 2023.
The delegation, which is actively taking part in the annual Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) from November 15 to 17, 2023, includes ten finalists from the Sprint Pakistan Hackathon, which the Bank of Punjab organized in partnership with Digibop, Pakistan High Commission, Singapore, Elevandi Singapore, Singapore Fintech Association, and Apix Singapore. The hackathon occurred in eight cities between September 18 and October 24, 2023.
In addition, Invent Global, a provider of exhibition experiences, is leading a group of seven Pakistani fintechs in establishing a pavilion at SFF. The High Commission has facilitated visits for the delegation to Meta, Google, and Stripe in Singapore, where participants were briefed on the ongoing initiatives of these tech platforms in Pakistan.
Both Meta and Google expressed their support for the Government of Pakistan’s initiatives, particularly in financial inclusion, empowerment of women and youth, digital literacy, promotion of entrepreneurial culture, and support for SMEs in the country.
As part of the delegation’s agenda, Pakistan’s high commissioner will host a networking dinner at Pakistan House, inviting essential figures from the Singapore Fintech Association, Apix Singapore, Elevandi, Monetary Authority of Singapore, HSBC Bank, OCBC Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, Singapore Management University, Nanyang Technological University, and a prominent fintech community from Singapore.
This event aims to foster interaction and networking opportunities between the Pakistani fintech delegation and leaders in the Singaporean financial and technological sectors.
These pre-event networking activities are anticipated to set the stage for the annual SFF, recognized as one of the world’s most significant fintech events. The Pakistani delegation will engage with regulators, policymakers, investors, venture capitalists, and founders worldwide throughout the three-day event. —APP
