GFTN’s Roundtables & Workshops convene policymakers, investors, and innovators in focused, invitation-only discussions that foster trust, candour, and collaboration across the finance and technology ecosystem. Each session is designed to encourage open dialogue and deliver tangible outcomes - from policy frameworks to industry-led initiatives.

Whether hosted as part of GFTN Forums or as standalone sessions, these roundtables have brought together leaders across Asia, Europe, and Africa to address critical themes such as AI governance, sustainable finance, cross-border payments, and the future of digital assets.

GFTN Insights

Policy-driven dialogues shaping the future of finance and technology.

A year-round series that connects policymakers, central bankers, regulators and industry leaders across continents to address key financial and technology challenges. Held under Chatham House rules, these dialogues are designed for candid exchange and collaborative problem-solving to drive policy innovation.  
 
Join our public-private conversations to drive outcomes across the world, culminating at the Insights Forum from 16-17 November 2026 in Singapore.

 
 
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GFTN Select

Curated industry dialogues where leaders converge to shape financial innovation.

 

GFTN Select represents our suite of carefully curated partnership-driven formats designed to drive industry innovation and cross-sector dialogue. These premium, invitation-only environments enable meaningful connections, strategic insights, and transformative collaboration. 

GFTN Select formats offer industry partners unique opportunities to position themselves at the centre of industry dialogue, demonstrate thought leadership, and connect with decision-makers in premium, high-impact settings. 

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Boardrooms & Breakfast Briefings

Intimate, closed-door sessions bringing together decision-makers for candid dialogue and implementation planning. These exclusive gatherings provide a trusted environment where industry leaders can share challenges, explore solutions, and forge strategic partnerships.
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Design Thinking Workshops

Structured sessions that immerse participants in end user experiences to facilitate powerful ideation and coalition-building. These dynamic formats bring together diverse perspectives to identify user-centric opportunities, overcome real-world challenges, and create empathetic roadmaps for industry advancement.
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Deep-dive Workshops & Launchpads

Collaborative, hands-on sessions that transform concepts into actionable innovation pathways. Workshops provide structured environments for problem-solving and strategy development, while Launchpads elevate the experience with a stage format to showcase successful pilots and business models ready for scale.

Upcoming Editions

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JAN 2026 | SINGAPORE

ClimateTech Series
GFTN Brings FinTech's collaborative model to climatetech, convening policymakers, investors, corporates, and innovators for focused roundtables and business-matching from 2026.
GFTN Forum Japan

24-27 Feb 2026 | Tokyo, Japan

GFTN Forum, Japan
Roundtables and Workshops at GFTN Forum Japan bring together policymakers, investors, and innovators for focused discussions on AI, quantum computing, and digital assets, driving collaboration across Japan and Asia’s financial corridors.
Inclusive FinTech Forum

10-12 Mar 2026 | Kigali, Rwanda

Inclusive FinTech Forum
Co-organised by the Kigali International Financial Centre and the National Bank of Rwanda, and GFTN, the Inclusive FinTech Forum convenes global leaders, investors, and FinTechs for dialogues that advance financial inclusion, and drive FinTech for good.
Point Zero Forum

23-25 Jun 2026 | Zurich, Switzerland

Point Zero Forum
Co-organised by the Swiss State Secretariat for International Finance the Point Zero Forum convenes senior central bankers, policymakers, and industry leaders in Zurich to advance dialogue on innovation, governance, and the adoption of transformative technologies in financial services.
Insights Forum

16-17 Nov 2026 | Singapore

Insights Forum
The Insights Forum, held as an invite-only curtain raiser to the Singapore FinTech Festival, convenes policymakers, regulators, think tanks, and industry associations for focused dialogues that address the most pressing challenges in finance and technology, fostering collaboration and solutions that shape the industry’s future.