CFTE · COMMUNITY PARTNER · SINGAPORE

CFTE at Singapore FinTech Festival 2026

Exploring the future of finance, AI and professional capabilities.

CFTE activities: 17–20 November 2026  ·   Singapore

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CFTE × SINGAPORE FINTECH FESTIVAL

CFTE's contribution to SFF 2026

As a Community Partner of Singapore FinTech Festival 2026, CFTE is contributing to conversations on AI adoption, the future of professional careers, SME growth and financial innovation. Our co-founders Huy Nguyen Trieu and Tram Anh Nguyen, together with the CFTE team, will participate throughout the week, with Tram Anh also serving as an SFF Ambassador.

CFTE works with financial institutions, regulators and governments to build practical AI capabilities and support workforce transformation. Our involvement builds on successive years of contributions to the SFF community through speaking engagements, knowledge partnerships and professional development initiatives.

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OUR PROGRAMME

CFTE engagements during SFF 2026

CFTE's SFF-week programme includes an FCA collaboration, invitation-only policy and talent roundtables, SME growth discussions and a proposed UK Pavilion session. Select an event to see its programme or registration conditions.

November 17, 2026

Insights2040 — Is AI Pulling the Ladder Up?

As AI transforms entry-level jobs, how will the next generation develop the experience and judgement needed to succeed? At the invitation-only Insights2040 roundtable, CFTE co-founder Tram Anh Nguyen will discuss this challenge alongside leaders from finance, education and international organisations. Drawing on CFTE's work on the AI-fication of Jobs and professional capabilities, the discussion will explore how employers and educators can prepare young professionals for an AI-driven economy.

15:45–17:15 SGT

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November 19, 2026

UK–Singapore AI in Finance: What Comes Next?

What will give financial institutions the confidence to move AI from experimentation to wider adoption? On 19 November, Innovate Finance and Hogan Lovells Cadwalader are co-hosting an invitation-led UK–Singapore roundtable with participation from the FCA and MAS, exploring credible evidence, AI autonomy and real-world deployment. CFTE is expected to contribute a demonstration of the AI Spotlight Observatory, developed in the context of the FCA AI Lab in collaboration with CFTE. The discussion also offers participants an opportunity to shape emerging FCA–MAS research on credible evidence for AI in financial services.

09:00–11:00 SGT (09:30 start)

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November 20, 2026

SME Growth Enablement Hub – Solutions Clinic

At the Global SME Finance Forum in Singapore, this 90-minute Solutions Clinic brings financial institutions and fintechs together to explore practical, commercially viable ways to support SME growth through technology, skills and business capabilities. CFTE co-founder Tram Anh Nguyen is a listed Forum speaker.

10:15 to 11:45 SGT

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BEYOND THE SESSIONS

More from SFF week

CFTE at the UK Pavilion

CFTE is planning a presence at the UK Pavilion at Singapore EXPO during SFF week, with opportunities to discuss AI capability, leadership development and institutional transformation. The programme and participating speakers remain subject to confirmation.

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Conversations across the financial ecosystem

Throughout the week, CFTE will be meeting with organisations interested in building the capabilities needed for AI-enabled finance, from regulators and banks to innovators and educators.

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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

CFTE at SFF26: key information

When and where is Singapore FinTech Festival 2026?

The main festival takes place 18–20 November 2026 at Singapore EXPO. CFTE's engagements start on 17 November with the invitation-only Insights2040 discussions at Sands Expo and Convention Centre. Individual side events have their own venues.

What is CFTE contributing during the week?

CFTE is a Community Partner, with its co-founders and team involved in discussions on the future of work, SME growth, real-world evidence for AI adoption and financial innovation. The AI Spotlight Observatory is being developed in the context of the FCA AI Lab in collaboration with CFTE.

Can I attend these engagements?

Access varies by event. Insights2040 and the AI Spotlight Observatory are invitation-only. The Innovate Finance roundtable is invitation-led and subject to confirmation of a place. See the organiser's page for the SME Finance Forum session. UK Pavilion session details are still being confirmed.

How can I meet the CFTE team?

CFTE will be meeting with financial institutions, regulators, governments and partners during the week. Use the meeting enquiry link below and mention SFF 2026 and the purpose of the discussion.

For the full festival programme, visit the official Singapore FinTech Festival website.

CONNECT IN SINGAPORE

Meet CFTE during SFF week

CFTE's co-founders and team will be in Singapore to meet financial institutions, regulators, educators and partners interested in AI capability, workforce transformation and collaboration.

Tram Anh Nguyen

Tram Anh Nguyen

Co-Founder, CFTE

Co-founder of CFTE and Chairwoman of Global Women in AI. Former Standard Chartered and UBS Wealth Management. Leads CFTE's global partnerships with governments, central banks, and financial institutions to build future-ready workforces.

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Huy Nguyen Trieu

Huy Nguyen Trieu

Co-Founder & CEO, CFTE

Co-founder and CEO of CFTE and author of The AI-fication of Jobs. Former Managing Director at Citi, Associate Fellow at Oxford Saïd Business School, and graduate of MIT and École Polytechnique. Advises governments, regulators and financial institutions on AI capabilities and workforce transformation.

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Let's connect during SFF

If your organisation is exploring AI capability, workforce transformation or collaboration on the Observatory, let us know what you would like to discuss. The CFTE team will be meeting institutional partners in Singapore throughout SFF week.

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