Join us at this year’s Singapore Fintech Festival for our annual Innovation Lab Crawl – and get an inside look at how we’re building ecosystems of institutional-grade ventures that harness cutting-edge technology to address real societal needs.
From advancing trusted digital asset infrastructure and AI-enabled growth, to unlocking the promise of quantum computing for business, discover how our venture leads and founders are shaping inclusive, breakthrough solutions within and beyond banking – and walk away with actionable insights, proven frameworks, and meaningful connections to help you lead what’s next.
Details:
- Tuesday, 11 November 2025
- 9:00am - 6:00pm SGT
- WeWork, L1 Auditorium, 21 Collyer Quay, Singapore 049320
Please register for each panel at the individual registration links below.
Agenda:
Panel 1 | From Lab to Launch: Scaling AI Across Banking and Beyond
09:00 - 09:45AM | Register here
The future of financial services depends on bridging AI experimentation and real-world application. How do we move from proof-of-concept to enterprise-scale adoption, while addressing trust, regulation, and human impact? In this panel, hear directly from the builders leading this transformation - from venture creation to enterprise deployment. We’ll share real-world use cases in banking and beyond, unpacking what's working and what's not, how to navigate the balance between rapid innovation and responsible governance, and actionable takeaways for anyone looking to build with AI.
Organized by SC Ventures: the ventures building, investment and innovation arm of Standard Chartered, and Lexarius, an AI-powered role-play and coaching platform built by INSEAD and SC Ventures.
Panel 2 | Carbon 3.0: Trust, Tech and the Next Market Shift
10:00 - 10:45AM | Register here
As the global race toward net-zero accelerates, the carbon market stands at an inflection point. We are moving from Carbon 1.0, where offsets were traded with limited transparency, to Carbon 2.0, defined by digital registries and verifiable data and now to Carbon 3.0, where trust, interoperability, and infrastructure will determine the market’s integrity and scale.
This panel brings together leaders from energy, technology, and venture innovation to explore how the convergence of digital infrastructure, capital markets, and environmental science can unlock a credible, liquid, and trusted carbon economy. Together, they’ll examine what it takes to build the rails and guardrails of the next-generation carbon market.
Organized by Qatalyst, our due diligence platform for carbon finance markets that facilitates efficient and transparent investment processes in support of global climate goals, built in partnership with ENGIE Factory.
Panel 3 | The Infrastructure Gap of Going Digital: Why MSMEs Still Struggle to Go Digital
11:00 - 11:45AM | Register here
While digital banking and embedded finance have transformed how consumers access financial services, MSMEs particularly in emerging markets, remain largely excluded from this wave of innovation. The issue is not access to accounts or wallets but it is the absence of integrated infrastructure that meets their specific needs: working capital, distribution, marketplace visibility all in one place.
This panel delves deep into how market participants are tackling this overlooked gap by building foundational digital rails for MSMEs in Southeast Asia and explores why digital inclusion does not automatically translate into economic empowerment and what it takes to design fintech for the real constraints of the global economy.
Organized by Labamu, our all-in-one digitization platform empowering small businesses to streamline operations, reach more customers, and access financial services seamlessly.
Lunch Break
12:00 - 12:45PM | Lunch will be provided
Panel 4 | Beyond Bitcoin: Building the Infrastructure for a Trusted Digital Asset Ecosystem
1:00 - 1:45PM | Register here
Digital assets are entering a new phase - one defined less by speculation and more by the need for trust, usability, and institutional-grade foundations. As the ecosystem expands beyond Bitcoin, attention is turning to the underlying infrastructure that will determine whether digital assets can truly scale.
This panel will explore how tokenisation is reshaping the way assets are issued and managed, opening up markets that are more transparent and efficient, and examine the rise of stablecoins. At the same time, it will address the importance of security, compliance, and robust custody as the essential guardrails that allow innovation to flourish responsibly.
Bringing these perspectives together, the discussion will highlight how digital assets are evolving from isolated innovations into a connected ecosystem. The panel will not only map the opportunities but also confront the challenges - from regulatory harmonisation to operational resilience - that must be addressed to build a market that institutions, and the wider economy, can trust.
Organized by Libeara, our tokenisation platform, and Zodia Custody, our institutional-grade digital asset custody solution.
Panel 5 | Global Trade Reimagined: When TradFi and DeFi Meet
2:00 - 2:45PM | Register here
As trade finance continues its digital transformation, Web3 technologies are opening new possibilities for transparency, liquidity, and connectivity. This session explores how blockchain, tokenisation, and digital assets can reshape how trade is funded, settled, and managed — and what it will take for institutional adoption to scale.
Organized by Olea, our fully-digitised trade finance origination and distribution platform.
Panel 6 | From Potential to Performance: Quantum Applications in Finance and the Journey to Adoption
3:00 - 3:45PM | Register here
Frontier technologies rarely come with easy answers – they require bold thinking, sustained effort, and embracing the unknown. In this panel, practitioners who are driving real transformation will walk you through the full journey: from securing executive buy-in, identifying high-impact use cases, forming strategic partnerships, and scaling with confidence. If you lead innovation and want to turn frontier tech into real business value, this session will equip you with practical insights and actionable takeaways.
Organized by Project Quanta, a joint venture by Fujitsu and SC Ventures that enables businesses to rapidly explore, develop and integrate quantum computing and quantum inspired applications.
Panel 7 | Bank of the Future: Practical Pathways to Digital Transformation
4:00 - 4:45PM | Register here
Digital transformation is no longer optional for banks, but the path forward is complex. From modernising legacy systems to meeting evolving customer expectations and regulatory requirements, the journey demands both strategic clarity and execution at scale.
Join speakers from audax, FPT and Maybank as they share perspectives from across the ecosystem – solution provider, technology partner, and incumbent bank – on what it really takes to build the bank of the future. Attendees will gain insights into tested strategies and collaborative models that help financial institutions modernise with confidence, speed, and sustainability.
Organized by audax, our digital banking technology solutions provider.
Panel 8 | Private Credit and the Digital Economy
5:00 - 5:45PM | Register here
In the US and Europe, private credit has been a major player in bank disintermediation. In Southeast Asia however, its potential is only beginning to unfold. With the region’s digital economy expanding rapidly through fintech innovation and emerging financial products, NusaVest is seizing the moment to connect investors and unlock new pathways for growth.
Organized by NusaVest, our platform that aims to originate, aggregate, distribute and service digital consumer loans for private credit investors.