Fintech Islands 2025

22 January 2025 – 24 January 2025

Wyndham Grand Barbados Sam Lord's Castle, St Philip, Barbados

66 sessions · 99 speakers

Organiser (1)

Fintech Islands

Sponsors (2)

CellPay Corporation · Mbanq

Partners (16)

First Atlantic Commerce · Payments as a Lifeline (PaaL) · CryptoMate · TPS Prepaid · Girasol Payment Solutions B.V. · Scorch · Inter-American Development Bank · MuseZeuM · Visa · Island eTickets · Cable & Wireless Communications · Tabit Insurance · Blockchain Lex Group · Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. · CryptoMondays Caribbean and Africa · Zeepay Company Limited

Supporting Partner (1)

CYBS CONSULTING

Agenda

• Emcee Welcome & Introductions 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• From Athlete to Entrepreneur: Winning in Sports and Life 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Why Fintech Matters 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Unlocking Fintech Potential in Emerging Markets: Writing Our Investment Story 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Special Announcement: Caribbean Digital Financial Alliance 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Insuring the Future of Digital Assets 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• FiX24 Startup Pitch Winner: Enjoying the Journey with Sunshine Founder Jarryon Paul 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• The AI Advantage in Banking to Drive Smarter Lending for the Caribbean Economy 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Fintech Islands Startup Pitch Finals - Part 1 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Caribbean Digital Finance Alliance Meetup 22 January 2025 · BAXTER's ROAD, Trident Ballroom, Salon D
• Morning Coffee Break, powered by Mbanq 22 January 2025 · Expo Hall, Trident Ballroom Foyer
• Sowing Financial Seeds: Micro Loans for Macro Impact 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• How (and Why) to Be a Successful Fintech Founder 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Special Announcement: Payments as a Lifeline 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Morning Coffee Break, powered by CYBS Consulting 22 January 2025 · Expo Hall, Trident Ballroom Foyer
• Emcee Welcome & Introductions (Fintech Everywhere) 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Emcee Welcome & Introductions (Technology of Trust) 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Payments as a Lifeline (PaaL) 22 January 2025 · BAXTER's ROAD, Trident Ballroom, Salon D
• From Stress to Strength: How Mindfulness and Fitness Fuel Resilience and Success for Entrepreneurs and Executives 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• DeFi and Web3 Are Revolutionizing Finance: What You Need to Know 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• The Digital Future of Currency: What Is the Path Forward? 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Bridgetown Market Lunch Reception 22 January 2025 · Mediterranean Market
• Fintech and Farmers: How Blockchain Is Transforming Agriculture, From Supply Chain Transparency to Fighting Food Insecurity 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Investing in Underrepresented Tech Founders: Finding Industry-Transforming Startups Beyond Silicon Valley 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Fintech Islands Startup Pitch Finals - Part 2 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Crypto Caribbean: Can Progressive Regulatory Frameworks Unlock a Virtual Assets Revolution in the Islands? 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Payments as a Lifeline: How Fintech is Powering Disaster Financial Resilience 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Caribbean Innovation Expanding the E-Ticketing Universe: Fintech for Event Promoters and Consumers 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Blockchain & Artificial Intelligence for Genuine Good: Can Tech Be the Great Equalizer in Emerging Markets? 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• The Rise of the Creator Economy: How Legendary Music Producer Salaam Remi is Empowering Artists with Web3 and Fintech 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Emcee Welcome & Introductions (Intelligent Money) 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Emcee Welcome & Opening Presentation (Modernizing Payments) 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Grab-N-Go Lunch 22 January 2025 · Expo Hall, Trident Ballroom Foyer
• Shuttle Buses to Island Networking Tours 22 January 2025 · Shuttle Bus Area
• AI is Changing the World: What You Need to Know 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• The Evolution of Modern Payment Systems: Exploring the State of the Art and What's Next 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• AI for Human Prosperity: Bridging Global and Caribbean Perspectives for a Tech-Driven Future 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Can Fintech Bring the World Closer Together? Enabling Instant International Payments for Everyone 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Forwardly Thinking: How AI Can Transform the World of Business Payments 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Plug into Global Payments: Simplifying Money Movement for Partners 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Island Networking Tour: Barbados Zipline Experience 22 January 2025 · Shuttle Buses Depart from Sam Lord's Front Lobby
• Island Networking Tour: Dink and Dice Pickle Ball Round Robin 22 January 2025 · Shuttle Buses Depart from Sam Lord's Front Lobby
• Island Networking Tour: Grand Prix Karting Experience 22 January 2025 · Shuttle Buses Depart from Sam Lord's Front Lobby
• Island Networking Tour: Harrison's Cave Tram Tour 22 January 2025 · Shuttle Buses Depart from Sam Lord's Front Lobby
• Island Networking Tour: Mount Gay Rum Tasting & Cocktail Making 22 January 2025 · Shuttle Buses Depart from Sam Lord's Front Lobby
• Planet and Fintech, an Opportunity: Applications of AI and Finance to Address Climate Change 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Island Networking Tour: Bajan Bus Tours 22 January 2025 · Shuttle Buses Depart from Sam Lord's Front Lobby
• Shuttle Buses to Catamaran Sail 22 January 2025 · n/a
• A Bold Plan to Save Suriname: A Conversation with Pro-Bitcoin Entrepreneur and Presidential Candidate Maya Parbhoe 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Payments Everywhere: Meeting Customers Where They Are With Social Commerce 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Afternoon Coffee Break, powered by CellPay Corporation 22 January 2025 · Expo Hall, Trident Ballroom Foyer
• Catamaran Conversations Sunset Sail (optional add-on) 22 January 2025 · Shuttle Buses Depart from Sam Lord's Front Lobby
• Emcee Welcome & Opening Presentation 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• PRIVATE EVENT - Mentoring for Startup Pitch Founders 22 January 2025 · St. Philip Room
• Digital Transformation: Harnessing Fintech to Build More Inclusive and Efficient Financial Systems in Global Communities 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Sponsor Remarks: Mbanq 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Open Banking: What It Is, Why It Matters 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Hearing the Voice of the Customer: Driving Fintech Adoption With Inclusive Innovation 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• The Impact of Open Banking in Latin America: Fintech Innovation, Regulation and Lessons Learned 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Human Data Rights in the Digital Era: Applications and Implications of Open Finance for Consumers 22 January 2025 · ISLANDS Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salons A-B
• Fast Forward or Fall Behind: Insights from PwC's Caribbean Digital Readiness Survey 22 January 2025 · BATHSHEBA Stage, Trident Ballroom, Salon C
• Shuttle Buses to Opening Night Party 22 January 2025 · Sam Lord's Front Lobby
• Night at the Museum, powered by Tabit Insurance 22 January 2025 · Barbados Museum
• Shuttle Buses to Sam Lord's Castle 22 January 2025 · n/a
• White Out Pool Party, powered by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. 22 January 2025 · Poolside at Sam Lord's Castle Resort