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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
Shweta Rajpal Kohli
President & Chief Executive Officer
Startup Policy Forum
Shweta Rajpal Kohli is the President & CEO of Startup Policy Forum (SPF), an industry platform that represents 60 of India’s high growth startups, together valued at $100 billion. SPF supports its members on policy advocacy, ecosystem building and global outreach.
A public policy and media veteran with close to three decades of experience across venture capital, technology and media companies.
Shweta has led public policy teams in Asia for Peak XV, Sequoia Capital India, Salesforce and Uber.
She has worked closely with founders, government stakeholders and regulators to champion key issues within the startup ecosystem.
An award winning journalist, Shweta provided in-depth coverage of India’s economic policy making landscape during her media career.
Speaking at
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6:15–6:30pmThu 5 FebBlack Swan DebatesCentral HallOpen
Others
MoU signing between GFTN and Startup Policy Forum
About this session
Startup Policy Forum India and GFTN are signing an MoU to create a seamless bridge between India’s startup ecosystem and global markets. The partnership gives Indian startups direct access to GFTN’s international networks, GFTN forums and ecosystem, while providing GFTN with a curated pipeline of high‑potential Indian ventures to support. The collaboration accelerates opportunities for market entry, investment and mentorship for founders and strengthens India’s role in the global innovation economy - a clear win‑win for startups, investors and partners.
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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
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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. -
