BOT Learning Center, 2nd floor

Mr. Sopnendu Mohanty, Group Chief Executive OfficerGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Fraudsters don’t sleep – and neither can our defenses. This conversation brings together the US, BIS, big tech and financial crime experts to map the next generation of cyber resilience. Learn how AI, intelligence-sharing and regulation are joining forces to keep digital finance safe.

Moderator: Mr. Nattachai Powcharoen, Director of Government Engagement, VISA

• Mr. Benedikt Hofmann, Regional Representative a.i. Southeast Asia and the Pacific, UNODC
• Mr. Chris Parrish, Special Agent, U.S. Secret Service Bangkok
• Dr. Sabrina Tachdjian, Director, Fintech and Payments, Hedera Foundation

From EU digital wallets to Singapore’s Singpass, the way we prove “I am who I say I am” is going digital. This session examines how robust ID systems power everything from payments to cross-border trade, while protecting privacy in a hyperconnected world. Join the dialogues directly with experts from government agencies, regulators and identity providers from various countries.

Moderator: Mr. Ivan Mortimer-Schutts, Global Head of vLEI, Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation (GLEIF)

• Dr. Chaichana Mitrpant, Executive Director of Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA)
• Ms. Anthea Chong, Manager (Digital Identity and Verifiable Credentials), IMDA

From real estate and bonds to tokenized deposits and stablecoins, tokenization could make both assets and payment flow instantly and globally. While it may promise liquidity, efficiency, and programmable settlement, it also raises questions about regulatory oversight, interoperability, and operational resilience. This panel examines both the potential and the limitations including necessary precaution as tokenization moves into mainstream finance.

Moderator: Ms. Angela Ang, Head of Policy & Strategic Partnerships, APAC, TRM Labs

• Dr. Nopnuanparn Pavasant, Assistant Secretary, SEC Thailand
• Mr. David Katz, Vice President for Strategy and Public Policy, APAC, Circle
• Mr. SB Seker, Head of APAC, Binance
• Mr. Kah Kit Yip, Group head of Blockchain & Digital Assets, UOB