Transformative Technologies to Navigate A World of Black Swans

From AI and quantum to blockchain and climate tech, get a sharp overview of the technologies redefining resilience. This report explores how emerging technologies are converging to help societies and economies navigate the next wave of rare, high-impact disruptions.

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Transformative Technologies to Navigate A World of Black Swans

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About GFTN

The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in 2024 to harness technology and foster innovation for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems through global partnerships. GFTN organises convening forums, offers advisory services on innovation ecosystems, provides access to transformative digital platforms, and invests in technology startups with the potential for growth and positive social impact through its venture fund.

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Singapore FinTech Festival

The Singapore FinTech Festival is a global nexus where policy, finance, and technology communities converge. Designed to foster impactful connections and collaborations. SFF is a platform to explore the intersections of cutting-edge financial solutions, evolving regulatory landscapes, and the latest technological innovations.

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Black Swan Summit

Perth, Australia

The Black Swan Summit, a pioneering R&D foresight forum held in Perth, Australia, challenges conventional thinking by exploring the transformative power of disruptive technologies like Blockchain, AI, Quantum, and Climate. Join a gathering of radical thought leaders designed to provide the insights and tools needed to lead, not just react, to the future.

ASIA PACIFIC

24-26 MAR 2025

Point Zero Forum

Zürich, Switzerland

The Point Zero Forum is an annual gathering of 2,000 leading central bankers, regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, technologists, and investors from around the world. Over three days of dialogue and collaboration, we work to align policy, finance, and technological roadmaps to advance sustainability, inclusivity, innovation, and efficiency in the global financial ecosystems.

EUROPE

5-7 MAY 2025

Global SME Finance Forum

Johannesburg, South Africa

The Global SME Finance Forum, the SME Finance Forum’s annual flagship event, is the leading gathering for financial executives, fintechs, policymakers, and industry leaders shaping SME finance. Through dialogue and collaboration, it drives innovation, scaling digital and sustainable solutions to enhance financial inclusion and economic growth.

AFRICA

8-10 SEPT 2025

Insights Forum

Singapore

Our series of invite-only, deep-dive roundtable companions to global initiatives culminates at the annual Insights Forum. Bringing Senior Officials and C-level attendees together to target challenges faced by the financial sector. each session is purposefully curated to drive actionable outcomes, such as a whitepaper or commitment.

ASIA PACIFIC

10-11 NOV 2025