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
Masashi Namatame
Senior Managing Executive Officer & Group Chief Digital Officer
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc.
Namatame joined Tokio Marine Holdings in 2018 and was appointed Managing Executive Officer and Group Chief Digital Officer in 2021, and promoted to Senior Managing Executive Officer in 2024. Prior to Tokio Marine, he was Managing Director, and the member of the board at BlackRock Japan. Before that he had a number of senior executive positions at Visa Worldwide Japan, Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank. He started his career at Long-Term Credit Bank of Japan. In addition to his career positions, he assumed the non-executive director at Mercari, Inc. and an advisor to Japan's Financial Services Agency. He graduated from University of Tokyo and earned MBA from Harvard Business School.
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. -

