AGENDA

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

  • Join us at the networking reception where complimentary drinks will be provided. It's a great opportunity to connect with fellow participants before the conference begins.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

  • Check in and chat with other attendees.

  • Kick off the event with Mohit, Flywire's SVP of Global Payments, as he delivers our opening keynote. He will share his vision for the future of fintech, offering insights on AI, blockchain, and their impact on the industry. Explore Flywire's strategic direction, along with the challenges and opportunities in payments. Mohit will also emphasize the commitment to financial inclusion, showcasing Flywire's initiatives and future.

  • Be part of a candid discussion with Mohit, our keynote speaker, as he shares his journey to success. In this intimate conversation, we will explore his career achievements and the challenges he overcame. The session will cover various aspects of building a career in fintech, including emerging roles, necessary skills, and seizing growth opportunities.

  • Dive into the future of finance with a panel of experts from Ripple, Paxos, the Federal Reserve Bank, and TRON. This session focuses on the transformative potential of digital assets, specifically delving into the rise of stablecoins, the emerging landscape of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and real-world use cases defining crypto utility today. Engage with leading minds as they discuss these pivotal developments and their implications for reshaping the global financial system.

  • Join us for an engaging fireside chat featuring MIT’s AI Research Scientist, the former Chief AI Officer at PayPal, and the Vice President of Global AI & Data Innovation at Visa. This discussion will explore real-world applications of AI in financial services, the impact of Generative AI, and their outcomes. Hear firsthand accounts of partnerships between emerging fintech startups and industry leaders, and delve into the hurdles faced by the finance industry, including financial fraud, regulatory challenges, and promoting global financial inclusion.

  • Catch the excitement as entrepreneurs pitch their innovative ideas to top judges at the MIT FinTech Conference's Startup Pitch Competition. It's a high-stakes showcase where creativity meets opportunity, all competing for a grand prize of US$10,000. Don't miss this thrilling display of fintech's brightest new talents!

  • Discover the fast-evolving world of payments. This session brings together prominent figures from the global payments sector to discuss how real-time payment solutions such as FedNow are reshaping financial interactions, enhancing transactional efficiency, and promoting financial inclusion. The panelists will engage in discussions about the difficulties and possibilities of adopting these use cases in the US.

  • Join us for a session as leading venture capitalists delve into the dynamic world of fintech investment. This panel discussion brings together prominent VCs to share their insights on current trends, investment strategies, and predictions for the future of fintech. Engage with these industry trailblazers as they explore what excites them in the fintech space, where they see potential for groundbreaking innovation, and how they approach the challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving sector.

  • Join us for the reveal of the 2024 Startup Pitch Competition winners. Discover which innovative entrepreneurs will claim the $10,000 prize and set a new benchmark in fintech excellence.

  • Sign up now to enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, connect with fellow cryptocurrency enthusiasts, and learn more at the TRON Builder Tour.

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