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Pat Patel

Pat Patel

Executive Director, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)

Building the FinTech ecosystem across South Asia, Africa, and Europe at a national and industry level. Following a stint leading the International FinTech Office at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Pat led the delivery of Elevandi, a company set up by the MAS, to foster an active dialogue between the public and private sectors to drive FinTech in the digital economy. Elevandi connects people, businesses, ideas, and insights to drive activity and investments.

Prior to MAS, Pat led Money20/20's growth into Europe, Singapore, and China, following stints in the payments and insurance sectors.

Speaking At

Forum Stage

Hall A (Level 2)

Open

Tue, 6 May   |   01:30PM - 01:50PM

Bridging Worlds: Crypto and the Future of Finance

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Ben Zhou

Ben ZhouCo-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Bybit
Pat Patel

Pat PatelExecutive Director, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
Forum Stage

Hall A (Level 2)

Open

Tue, 6 May   |   03:50PM - 04:30PM

The Economics of Payments: Rethinking Business Models in a Web3 World

As digital assets, real-time payments, and AI-driven financial services reshape the industry, how are business models in payments evolving? This session explores the shift in economics, the role of emerging technologies, and the impact of regulatory frameworks on the future of payments.

Adeeb Ahamed

Adeeb AhamedManaging Director, LuLu Financial Holdings
Laust Bertelsen

Laust BertelsenChief Executive Officer, Banking Circle SA
Liz Oakes

Liz OakesIndependent Advisor, Bank of England
Prajit Nanu

Prajit NanuFounder & Chief Executive Officer, Nium
Pat Patel

Pat PatelExecutive Director, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
GFTN Insights

Roundtable Room 2 (Level 2)

Open

Wed, 7 May   |   12:00PM - 01:30PM

The FinTech Ecosystem Playbook: Foundational components to drive innovation, financial inclusion and economic growth

Pat Patel

Pat PatelExecutive Director, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
FutureMatters Stage

Hall C (Level 2)

Open

Wed, 7 May   |   04:20PM - 05:10PM

Traditional Rails vs. Stablecoins: Competing or Converging in the Future of Payments?

As stablecoins gain traction, how do they compare with traditional payment systems in efficiency, scalability, and trust? This session examines the evolving roles of both, their interoperability, and what the future holds for global payments infrastructure.

Milind Sanghavi

Milind SanghaviFounder & Chief Executive Officer, XWeave.io
Livia Benisty

Livia BenistyChief External Affairs Officer, Banking Circle
Sanja Kon

Sanja KonVice President for Europe, Circle
Fiona Murray

Fiona MurrayVice President & Managing Director, APAC, Ripple
Pat Patel

Pat PatelExecutive Director, Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN)
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