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
Arman Assakayev
Deputy Head of Board of Trustees
NPO FinTech AI Center, Kazakhstan
Currently, Arman is one of the leaders of the non-profit organization FinTech AI Center, whose activities are aimed at the development of artificial intelligence, digital assets and financial technologies in the financial market of Central Asia.
After working for 10 years at the international oilfield services corporation, he opened an IndustrialTech startup in 2021, which he left in 2023 to pursue career in public sector. He joined the RSE "Kazakhstan Center for Interbank Settlements of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan" as an adviser to the CEO, and then held position of the Head of the Project Office in the established JSC "National Payment Corporation of the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan". He led the processes of reorganization, building corporate governance and implementing a product management approach. At the beginning of 2024 He moved to the position of Advisor to the CEO on Artificial Intelligence, where he led and coordinated AI development efforts within central bank and its’ subsidiaries.
The leading author of the report "Artificial Intelligence in the financial market of Kazakhstan 2024: current state, prospects and analysis of regulatory approaches", written jointly by the National Bank of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Astana International Financial Centre, leading author of Cryptocity Concept of Alatau City report and upcoming AI adoption research on Central Asia financial markets.
Owner and director of First Validator company, which provide services in real world asset tokenization.
Speaking at
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11:15am–12:00pmFri 6 FebSummit Stage DialoguesCentral HallOpen
Accelerating Sector Transformation
Global FinTech Hubs: Insights from Korea, Japan, India, Kazakhstan and Singapore
Summit Stage DialoguesCentral HallOpen
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Arman AssakayevDeputy Head of Board of TrusteesNPO FinTech AI Center, Kazakhstan
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Masashi NamatameSenior Managing Executive Officer & Group Chief Digital OfficerTokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
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Shweta Rajpal KohliPresident & Chief Executive OfficerStartup Policy Forum
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Sung Kyun SonGeneral Director (Head of Global Business)Fintech Center Korea
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Sanjeeb Kumar MishraPrincipal Secretary, FinanceGovernment of Odisha
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Anthony ThomasChief Strategy & Growth OfficerGlobal Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)Moderator
About this session
This session examines the evolving blueprints of successful FinTech ecosystems, focusing on the synergy between foundational infrastructure and Artificial Intelligence. As digital finance matures, the distinction between successful hubs and others lies in their ability to integrate AI-driven insights with robust regulatory frameworks.
Our panel of global experts will compare regional strategies for talent development, capital flow, and the evolution of regulatory sandboxes. The discussion explores how hubs in Korea, Japan, India, and Central Asia are moving beyond domestic growth to foster cross-border collaboration. By focusing on high-return investments in infrastructure and AI, the session identifies practical pathways for building a seamless, interconnected financial future across the Asian landscape. -

