AFF 2026: Kuala Lumpur

AFF 2026 in Kuala Lumpur unites regulators, innovators, and decision-makers to tackle ASEAN’s toughest financial challenges.

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16 April 2026
AFF Conference Session
AFF Awards Group

AFF 2026:
Regulators, Innovators, Impact

From AI-driven inclusion to Shariah-compliant and ESG finance, embedded ecosystems, digital identity, and SME innovation, AFF transforms friction into cross-border solutions that scale, forging the future of finance in Southeast Asia.

Agenda

9am – 10am

1. Registration and Networking Breakfast

10am – 10.15am

1. Opening Keynote

10.15am – 10.45am

1. Opening Panel: How to Deliver Financial Innovation That Sticks

2. A frank conversation with AFF 2025 award recipients on how to overcome inertia, align internal stakeholders, and meet the region’s evolving financial needs.

10.45am – 11.05am

1. Panel: Beyond Access: Personalised, AI-Driven Finance for the Underserved

2. Discover how AI is reshaping onboarding, engagement, and trust for underbanked and digital-native users alike.

11.05am – 11.25am

1. Coffee Break

11.25am – 11.45am

1. Panel: Scaling Shariah-Compliant and ESG Finance in a Digital Age

2. Dive into Islamic fintech and ESG-aligned portfolios are being scaled through embedded models and digital infrastructure.

11.45am – 12.05pm

1. Panel: Embedded Ecosystems: From Transactions to Daily Relevance

2. Look at how banks and fintechs in ASEAN are integrating finance into everyday platforms like transport, commerce, and lifestyle apps.

12.05pm – 12.25pm

1. Panel: RegTech, Consent, and Digital Identity: Building Trust at Scale

2. Discover how digital identity, e-KYC, and consent design are evolving to meet regional demands for secure, seamless access.

12.25pm – 12.45pm

1. Panel: Microfinance & SME Innovation: Cracking the Inclusion Gap Close the gap with fintech and alternative data, unlocking credit and tools for ASEAN's informal and SME sectors.

12.45pm – 1pm

1. Closing Remarks & Start of Lunch Roundtable

1pm – 3pm

1. Lunch Roundtable 1

2. Lunch Roundtable 2

Speakers

Matthew Chen

Cyrus Daruwala

Chairman, ASEAN Fintech Forum

Matthew Chen

Matthew Chen

Chief Executive Officer, OneConnect Financial Technology Co., Ltd.

The Westin, Kuala Lumpur

145 Jalan Ampang
50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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