Past Speakers
Chief Guest
- Smt. Droupadi Murmu Hon'ble President of India
In The August Presence Of
- Shri Mohan Charan Majhi Chief Minister Odisha
- Dr Mukesh Mahaling Minister, Health and Family welfare, Parliamentary Affairs, Electronics & Information Technology Odisha
- Shri Suryabanshi Suraj Minister, Higher Education, Sports & Youth Services, Odia Language Literature & Culture Odisha
Ravi Menon
Ambassador (Climate Action), Singapore, Former Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Chairman of the Board of Directors
Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
Mr Ravi Menon has a portfolio of work in sustainability, innovation, and inclusion.
Mr Menon is Singapore’s first Ambassador for Climate Action and Senior Adviser to the National Climate Change Secretariat at the Prime Minister’s Office. He plays a leading role in Singapore’s efforts to foster collective action internationally and transition planning locally towards a low-carbon future. He is also Chairman of the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) Asia-Pacific Advisory Board and a member of the GFANZ Principals Group.
Mr Menon is Chairman of the Global Finance & Technology Network, which harnesses technology and fosters innovation for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems globally. He is also a Trustee of the National University of Singapore (NUS) and Chairman of its Innovation and Enterprise Committee.
Mr Menon is Chairman of ImpactSG, a philanthropy which aims to grow a community of purposeful givers in Singapore and Asia. He is also a Board Member of The Majurity Trust, a charity which deploys cause-based funds for social needs; and a Trustee of the Singapore Indian Development Association, a community self-help group.
Prior to his current roles, Mr Menon served for 36 years in the Singapore Public Service.
As Managing Director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (2011-23), Mr Menon oversaw monetary and macroprudential policies, reformed the financial regulatory framework, and developed Singapore as a green finance centre and a global FinTech hub. On the international front, he served as Chairman of the Network of Central Banks and Supervisors for Greening the Financial System and Chairman of the Financial Stability Board Standing Committee on Standards Implementation.
As Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Trade & Industry (2007-11), Mr Menon helped to steer the economy during the global financial crisis. As Deputy Secretary at the Ministry of Finance (2003-07), he oversaw fiscal policy and government reserves.
Mr Menon is a recipient of the Meritorious Service Medal from the Singapore Government, the Distinguished Alumni Award from NUS, and the Distinguished Leadership and Service Award from the Institute of International Finance in Washington.
Mr Menon holds a Master's in Public Administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Social Science (Honours) in Economics from NUS.
Speaking at
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10:30–11:20amThu 5 FebBlack Swan DebatesCentral HallOpen
Accelerating Sector Transformation
Global Leaders’ Dialogue: Technology, Jobs, and Growth
Black Swan DebatesCentral HallOpen
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Douglas FeaginPresidentAnt International
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Michael SchleinPresident & Chief Executive OfficerAccion
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Ravi MenonAmbassador (Climate Action), Singapore, Former Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore, Chairman of the Board of DirectorsGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
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Sanjiv BajajChairman & Managing DirectorBajaj Finserv Ltd.
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Sachin ShahFounder, Chief Executive Officer & Managing PartnerPentara CapitalModerator
About this session
The session brings together leaders in finance, technology, and policy to examine how AI and other frontier technologies will reshape jobs and growth in fintech and insurtech, with India as a central lens. They will discuss whether AI gives India a structural advantage or merely levels the global playing field, and how large‑scale reskilling, entrepreneurship, and digital public infrastructure can convert disruption into opportunity rather than jobless growth.
Building on India’s emerging credit and insurance rails for MSMEs and individuals, the dialogue explores how platforms, financial institutions, and regulators can share value more fairly with smaller enterprises while unlocking new employment and capability centres. The panel will answer one critical question on preventing jobless growth. -
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3:40–3:50pmFri 6 FebSummit Stage DialoguesState Convention CentreOpen
Delivering Skilling and Employment
Reimagining Growth for Jobs, Inclusion, and Dignity
Summit Stage DialoguesState Convention CentreOpen
About this session
Hear from the Chairman of the Board of Directors, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN); Ambassador (Climate Action), Singapore & Former Managing Director, Monetary Authority of Singapore on reimagining growth for jobs, inclusion, and dignity

