Speakers
Florian Becker
Managing Director APAC & GCC
GFT Technologies
"Building on his expertise in business development, sales, and consulting, Dr. Florian Becker is the Managing Director for APAC and GCC at GFT, delivering tailored digital transformation solutions to some of the world’s leading financial institutions. Since joining GFT in 2018, he has played a central role in expanding the company’s footprint in Asia and the Middle East, driving growth through strategic partnerships and high-impact innovation initiatives.
Florian has a proven track record in P&L leadership and transformation, blending strategic vision, technology expertise, and business insight with a results-driven approach. Under his leadership, GFT has successfully delivered some of APAC and GCC’s most prestigious projects in digital banking, digital assets, and digital money, working with clients and partners to co-create next-generation platforms that are shaping the future of financial services. He has been involved in more than 10 successful digital banking go-lives across the region, further underscoring his hands-on leadership and impact.
He also played a key role in the development and launch of the Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN), a global payment initiative for CBDCs and stablecoins.
He is recognized among his peers for his entrepreneurial drive and ability to craft and execute winning strategies, and for his passion for driving innovation in areas such as corporate and retail digital banking, CBDCs, stablecoins, and tokenized assets. Florian holds a PhD in Economics and a Master’s in Finance."

