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Building the green fintech ecosystem: Insights from Switzerland and beyond

Join us as we unfold the journey of the Green Fintech Network's inaugural year at the cutting edge of sustainable finance innovation. This round table will explore the milestones achieved and the collaborative efforts to bolster Switzerland's position in the global market. Join the discussion on the rich and unique Swiss ecosystem, share success stories, address the challenges faced, and chart a course for the future of green digital finance.
 
Session Objectives:
- To present a comprehensive overview of GFN's evolution, highlighting the strides made in developing a value proposition that resonates globally.
- To unveil the «Green Fintech Map» showcasing how Swiss startups address different steps of the sustainable finance value chain.
- To articulate the unique selling points (USPs) of the Swiss ecosystem and its role in driving forward the global sustainable finance agenda.
- To discuss the practical challenges and learning experiences in funding green fintech ventures.
- To affirm the strategic timing for investing in green fintech, supported by compelling market and policy developments.
- To highlight successful collaborations between green fintechs and financial institutions, serving as case studies for future endeavors.
- To compare and contrast the Swiss green fintech ecosystem with other international hubs, deriving lessons and best practices.
- To provide an outlook on GFN's goals and milestones for the coming year, setting the stage for ongoing engagement and growth.

Speakers

Dr Aiko Yamashita

Dr Aiko Yamashita

AI & ESG Specialist, DNB Bank ASA

Caroline Wehrle

Caroline Wehrle

Senior Policy Advisor Sustainable Finance, State Secretariat for International Finance (SIF)

James Crawshaw

James Crawshaw

Impact Lead, Inyova

Julian Osborne

Julian Osborne

Chief Executive Officer & Founder, Pelt8

Lionel Wong

Lionel Wong

Deputy Director & Head, Green FinTech Office, Monetary Authority of Singapore

Miles Austin

Miles Austin

Chief Executive Officer, Hyphen Global AG

Ryan Beangstrom

Ryan Beangstrom

Member, Swiss Green Fintech Network & Co-Founder, Verdant Data

Yvonne Johansson

Yvonne Johansson

Head, Center of Excellence Sustainability Switzerland, UBS Switzerland AG

Moderator

Gerrit Sindermann

Gerrit Sindermann

President, Green Fintech Network & Executive Director, Green Digital Finance Alliance (GDFA)

Stefan Flueckiger

Stefan Flueckiger

Honorary President, Green Fintech Network