Finance Thailand 2025

08:30 – 09:00

Registration and morning networking

09:00 – 10:15

Opening Keynote Session

Welcome notes

Keynote Speeches

Leadership Dialogue:

Vision 2025: Steering Through Innovation and Regulation in Finance

Thailand's financial services sector faces challenges and opportunities from geopolitical shifts, evolving regulations, and new players. This dialogue explores strategies for traditional banks to thrive in this transformative era.

Key global economic and technological trends, such as AI and blockchain, and their impact on local financial strategies and competitive positioning.
How Agentic AI is being integrated into financial services to drive personalized customer experiences and enhance operational efficiency.
How advancements in digital banking are being leveraged to improve financial inclusion, focusing on practical implementations and future prospects.
The emergence of digital assets, the challenges they present, and the regulatory responses aimed at harnessing their potential while ensuring market stability.

10:15 – 10:45

Coffee / Tea break

10:45 – 11:00

Customised speaking slot

11:00 – 11:30

AI + Open Finance: A winning combination?

Explore how AI is revolutionizing open finance, creating new opportunities for collaboration and innovation. Can AI truly unlock the full potential of open APIs and data sharing?

How can banks leverage Agentic AI to automate decision-making and improve customer experiences?
New revenue streams and business models in the AI + open finance era.
Navigating the ethical considerations of AI in finance.
Securing APIs and protecting financial data from breaches

11:30 – 12:00

Unlocking growth: Is cloud the key?

The cloud is no longer optional, it's fundamental for growth. This session will unpack how cloud computing enables financial institutions to enhance scalability, accelerate innovation, and drive down costs.

Strategies for successful cloud implementations.
Optimizing your cloud strategy for maximum impact.
How to ensure security and compliance in the cloud.

12:00 – 12:30

Key trends and best practices in retail finance and technology

Awards programme: process, methodology, and scorecards
Latest developments in retail finance and technology
Key findings from the awards programme

12:30 – 13:30

Lunch

13:30 – 14:00

Payments revolution: Frictionless or fragile?

As blockchain technology matures, digital assets are becoming integral to the payments ecosystem. This session will examine how these innovations are driving financial inclusion, streamlining cross-border transactions, and creating new revenue streams. It will also address regulatory challenges and the role of blockchain in building trust in digital finance.

The latest trends in digital payments and mobile wallets.
Balancing convenience and security in the payments ecosystem.
The role of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in Thailand's future.

14:00-14:30

Cybersecurity and risk management in the digital age

With the rise of digital banking comes an increased risk of cyber threats that can undermine consumer trust. This session will highlight best practices for mitigating cybersecurity risks, share lessons learned from real-world attacks, and discuss how financial institutions can safeguard their operations while fostering innovation.

Explore strategies for embedding cybersecurity awareness across all organizational levels to prevent breaches.
Key elements of rapid response and recovery frameworks that mitigate the impact of cyber incidents.
The use of AI and machine learning in enhancing threat detection and improving defensive measures.

14:30 – 15:00

Networking break

15:00 – 15:30

Investing in tomorrow: Is sustainable finance a game changer?

As Thailand pursues its net-zero goals, sustainable finance is emerging as a key driver of economic growth. This session will explore how banks can integrate ESG principles into their operations, support green industries, and align with global sustainability trends to create long-term value for stakeholders.

Integrating ESG factors into lending and investment decisions.
Supporting renewable energy projects and green initiatives.
Measuring the impact of sustainable finance on Thailand's economy.

15:30 – 16:00

Finance 2035: What's next?

What will the financial landscape look like a decade from now? This session brings together futurists and industry visionaries to discuss the trends and technologies that will shape the future.