AFF 2026: Kuala Lumpur

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

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.

Timing

Agenda

9am – 10am

Registration and Networking Breakfast

10am – 10.15am

Opening Keynote

10.15am – 10.45am

Opening Panel: How to Deliver Financial Innovation That Sticks

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

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

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

11.05am – 11.25am

Coffee Break

11.25am – 11.45am

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

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

11.45am – 12.05pm

Panel: Embedded Ecosystems: From Transactions to Daily Relevance

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

12.05pm – 12.25pm

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

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

12.25pm – 12.45pm

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

Closing Remarks & Start of Lunch Roundtable

1pm – 3pm

Lunch Roundtable 1

Lunch Roundtable 2

Lunch Roundtable 3