10 Fintech conferences and networking events in Thailand to attend through 2023
Thailand’s fintech sector has historically lagged behind ASEAN counterparts such as Singapore or Vietnam, but recent regulatory efforts from the Bank of Thailand as well as booming adoption of digital payments are set to pave the way for strong growth in the financial startup scene.
With the Thai fintech industry poised to enter a new era of development, a number of industry events are planned in the country over the coming months, aiming to showcase the sector’s latest innovations and hottest players.
Today, we look at 11 fintech conferences and networking events to attend in Thailand through 2023.
VCs Night: Networking Party – Chat, Chill, Chew
17 May 2023
True Digital Park West, Bangkok, Thailand
True Digital Park and the Thai Venture Capital Association join forces to host the VCs Night Networking Party, an event focused on bringing together regional and global venture capital (VC) firms and the startup community for a day of networking and getting to know more than 300 startups -ecosystem players.
Participants will get to meet more than 30 local and international VCs such as Openspace Ventures, True Incube, Vertex Ventures, Expara, SCB10x, Krungsri Finnovate, Seedstars, Beacon Venture Capital, XSpring Capital, KVision, 500 TukTuks, Orzon Ventures, REAPRA, KX Endless Capital, PTT EspresSo and N-Vest Ventures.
They will connect with start-up support agents such as Thailand’s National Innovation Agency (NIA) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), as well as large companies in Thailand.
During this event, participants will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss experiences and learn from local and international startups that have already made their mark in the startup industry.
The Self-Disruption in Banking Series – Southeast Asia Tour (Thailand)
25 May 2023
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand
The Digital Banker organizes the 2023 South East Asia Tour, a series of invitation-only events taking place in the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, specifically designed for banking executives, technology evangelists and fintech innovators.
The series focuses on helping banks manage the rapidly evolving competitive landscape, tackling trends and challenges, including:
- How can banks maintain their competitive position through platformization, banking-as-a-service (BaaS) and embedded finance?;
- operates in an era of digital currencies and new payment systems;
- Cloud migration and enables the digital experience customers want; and
- Develop new customer engagement models with the rise of the metaverse.
Register here.
The Future of Finance Summit 2023
14.–15. June 2023
Bangkok, Thailand
The Future of Finance Summit, now in its 24th yearth year, comes 14.-15. June in Bangkok to give financial stakeholders the opportunity to engage with decision makers from unicorn companies, disruptors and industry leaders driving the fintech revolution.
The event will bring together traditional banks, insurance and asset management players with challengers in supply chain and data-driven technologies, as well as government decision-makers, to discuss some of the industry’s most pressing issues and biggest opportunities.
The summit will include five specialized events: Thailand Innovation Study Tour 2023, Financial Technology Innovation Conference, Transaction Finance Reinvented Conference, CEO Leadership Dialogue and Heads of Risk Luncheon Roundtable.
Drop your entries here.
Future Finance Bangkok 2023
20 July 2023
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
Future Finance Bangkok returns for its 6th editionth edition on 20 July 2023 to showcase the Thai banking and insurance sector’s digital transformation.
The event will be held in the Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, and is set to bring together the country’s most influential business and technology leaders from the largest banks and insurance companies, and will give attendees the opportunity to explore the changes in lifestyle consumer behavior. and payment apps, newly formed fintech partnerships as well as the latest developments in the insurtech sector.
Attendees will hear from industry speakers who will discuss topics such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain-based banking, participate in panel discussions on both customer experience strategies and digital ecosystems, network with industry peers and gain valuable knowledge about new trends, best practices and strategies for success.
Register here.
World Finance Forum 2023 – Bangkok
20-21 July 2023
Bangkok, Thailand
The World Finance Forum is coming to Bangkok on 20 and 21 July to give the financial sector the opportunity to connect with peers and leading solutions and service providers.
Participants will get to meet CFOs from the world’s largest organisations, fastest growing start-ups and most innovative companies, and build meaningful business relationships. They will also learn from financial managers and uncover new opportunities, discover new trends in today’s financial landscape and expand the network of senior financial managers.
Register here.
iFX EXPO Asia
20–22 June 2023
Centara Grand and Bangkok Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Organized by Ultimate Fintech, iFX EXPO Asia is a three-day networking event focused on providing attendees with the tools needed to grow their businesses successfully.
The event is expected to bring together a diverse range of stakeholders, including technology and service providers, digital assets, blockchain, retail and institutional brokers, payment providers, banks and liquidity providers, as well as regulators and compliance officers, and offer attendees a platform for collaboration, networking and insightful debate.
After the resounding success of the previous edition, the event will return to the exotic city of Bangkok.
Bangkok is a bustling metropolis and an emerging hub for finance and technology in Asia, with 182 fintech startups and established finance companies based in the city, according to data collected by Tracxn.com.
Currently valued at $1 billion, the Thai fintech sector continues to see growth, especially across the digital payments sector with a total estimated transaction value of $34.82 billion by the end of 2023, according to Statista.
With a long history of uniting businesses in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, iFX EXPO is one of the world’s largest B2B conferences, connecting top e-commerce, financial services and fintech leaders from around the world.
Join here.
Techsauce Global Summit 2023
16.–17. August 2023
Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Techsauce Global Summit, one of Southeast Asia’s largest technology summits, returns on 16 and 17 August 2023 in Bangkok to serve as an international gateway for global leaders in technology, startups, companies, investors and venture capital to come together , network and co-create.
This year, the conference promises to be packed with “in-depth” content from world-class sources, allowing attendees to keep up with the rapidly changing trends and understand how to take advantage of the trend through action.
Fintech Festival Thailand 2023
27–28 September 2023
Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon, Bangkok, Thailand
Fintech Festival Thailand 2023 will be held on 27 and 28 September 2023 at Royal Paragon Hall, Siam Paragon.
One of Thailand’s leading fintech conferences and exhibitions, the event will bring together fintech professionals, executives and enthusiasts from various financial sectors such as banking, insurance, exchanges, payment systems and investments. It will give attendees the opportunity to learn about the industry’s latest trends and developments, network with industry colleagues, gain access to an exhibition area and take part in workshops.
The Fintech Festival is a global series of networking events that brings together thousands of people to Thailand, Malaysia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). These events cover the full range of industry topics, including banking, payments, personal finance, insurtech, AI, digital assets and Web 3.0, exchanges, regtech, robo-advisors, investments, trading and cyber security.
Get your tickets here.
Thailand OpenGov Leadership Forum 2023
5 October 2023
Amari Watergate Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand
Thailand aims to be the digital hub in Southeast Asia and has concrete plans to digitize the country and create a knowledge-based society with a focus on information and communication technology (ICT) and digital investments.
OpenGov will bring 5th annual Thailand OpenGov Leadership Forum on 5 October 2023 to discuss some of the latest developments taking place locally. The event will bring together tech leaders to explore some of the hottest trends in the space, including AI, big data analytics, blockchain, cloud computing, data sharing, 5G and smart cities.
DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2023
22–24 November 2023
IMPACT Exhibition and Convention Center, Bangkok, Thailand
Taking place from 22 to 24 November 2023, DigiTech ASEAN Thailand 2023 will provide a networking platform for stakeholders in the technology sector to meet and build meaningful business relationships.
This year’s event will be organized under the theme “Connecting You with Global Tech and Digital Community” and will showcase an extensive range of technology and digital solutions from over 250 exhibitors and brands.
Exhibiting companies will have the opportunity to connect with their market, reach out to new customers and partners, meet key decision makers and increase their brand awareness in this highly competitive but growing market.
The conference, meanwhile, will present the latest technological and digital trends, covering topics such as new business software, AI, cyber security, e-commerce, 5G technology and Web 3.0.
See more details here.
