Agenda

2nd World Fintech Summit 2026 – Day 1 Plenary

09:00 – 09:30 AM

Registration

09:30 – 09:40 AM

Inauguration & Welcome Address

Dr. Ravi Gupta

Dr. Ravi Gupta

Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief
Elets Technomedia Pvt. Ltd.

09:40 – 09:50 AM

Lamp Lighting & Launch of Special Issue of BFSI Magazine

09:50 – 10:00 AM

Opening Address

10:00 – 10:15 AM

Keynote Address

10:15 – 10:30 AM

Special Address

10:30 – 11:00 AM

Chief Guest Special Address

Shri Priyank Kharge

*Shri Priyank Kharge

Hon'ble Minister, Electronics, IT & Biotechnology
Rural Development & Panchayat Raj
Government of Karnataka

11:00 – 11:45 AM

Inauguration Panel Discussion

Vision 2030: Building India's $1 Trillion Fintech Economy with Karnataka at the Forefront

  • India's fintech ecosystem is scaling rapidly with strong policy support and digital infrastructure.
  • This session explores how Karnataka can lead India's journey toward becoming a global fintech powerhouse by 2030.
11:45 – 12:15 PM

Tea & Networking Break

12:15 – 01:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Next-Gen Payments: UPI 3.0 and the Rise of Digital Public Infrastructure

  • UPI and DPI are redefining digital payments with scale and innovation.
  • This session explores the next phase of real-time payments and global interoperability.
01:00 – 01:15 PM

Lightning Talk

01:15 – 01:30 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

01:30 – 02:30 PM

Networking Lunch

2nd World Fintech Summit 2026 – Day 1 Hall 1

02:30 – 03:15 PM

Panel Discussion

The Next Decade of GCCs: From Delivery Hubs to Global Decision-Makers

  • GCCs in India are evolving into global innovation and decision-making centers for financial institutions.
  • This session explores their role in driving AI, technology transformation, and strategic leadership.
03:15 – 04:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Cybersecurity, Fraud Prevention in Digital Finance

  • As digital transactions scale, financial institutions face rising cyber threats and fraud risks.
  • This session explores advanced technologies and strategies to secure digital finance ecosystems.
04:00 – 04:10 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

04:10 – 04:30 PM

Expo Visit & Networking

04:30 – 05:00 PM

Trialogue Session

AI-First Banking: Reimagining Financial Institutions

  • Banks are transitioning from digital-first to AI-first models, redefining operations and decision-making.
  • This session examines how AI is reshaping the future of banking architecture and services.
05:00 – 05:15 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

05:15 – 06:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Digital Lending 2.0: AI-Driven Credit Innovation for the Digital Economy

  • AI-driven digital lending is transforming credit delivery through real-time underwriting, alternative data, and smarter risk assessment.
  • This session explores how fintechs and lenders are scaling inclusive, compliant, and data-driven credit ecosystems.
06:00 – 07:00 PM

Closing Remarks

07:30 PM Onwards

Networking Dinner (Invite-Only)

2nd World Fintech Summit 2026 – Day 1 Hall 2

02:30 – 03:15 PM

Panel Discussion

InsurTech and the Future of Digital Insurance in India

  • InsurTech is transforming underwriting, claims, and customer experience through data and automation.
  • This discussion focuses on expanding insurance penetration and building digital-first insurance models.
02:30 – 03:15 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

03:15 – 04:00 PM

Panel Discussion

AI-Led Customer Experience: Building Hyper-Personalised Finance for Bharat

  • AI is enabling highly personalised, intuitive, and inclusive financial services across Bharat.
  • This panel explores how institutions are enhancing engagement while maintaining trust and data privacy.
04:30 – 05:00 PM

Trialogue Session

Fintech Startups 2.0: Building the Next Unicorns in the Era of AI

  • The fintech startup ecosystem is evolving with a focus on sustainability and innovation.
  • This panel explores how AI and new models are shaping the next generation of unicorns.
05:00 – 05:15 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

05:15 – 06:00 PM

Panel Discussion

WealthTech: Democratizing Investments

  • WealthTech platforms are making investment access easier, affordable, and more inclusive.
  • This panel explores how technology is reshaping retail investing and financial participation.
06:00 – 07:00 PM

Closing Remarks

07:30 PM Onwards

Networking Dinner (Invite-Only)

2nd World Fintech Summit 2026 – Day 2 Plenary

09:00 – 09:30 AM

Registration

09:30 – 09:40 AM

Welcome Note

Dr. Ravi Gupta

Dr. Ravi Gupta

Founder, CEO & Editor-in-Chief
Elets Technomedia Pvt. Ltd.

09:40 – 10:10 AM

Fireside Chat

From India Stack to Global Stack: Exporting India's Fintech Model to the World

  • India's digital public infrastructure has become a global benchmark for inclusive finance.
  • This session explores how India's fintech innovations can scale globally.
10:10 – 10:25 AM

Lightning Talk

The Rise of AI Agents in Financial Services

10:25 – 11:10 AM

Panel Discussion

AI & Gen AI in Financial Services: Transforming Banking Operations

  • AI is transforming core banking functions, from risk and compliance to operations.
  • This panel examines how financial institutions are building intelligent, data-driven systems.
11:10 – 11:40 AM

Tea & Networking Break

11:40 – 12:15 PM

Panel Discussion

Cross-Border Payments Innovation: Transforming Global Money Movement

  • Fintech innovation is enabling faster, cheaper, and more secure cross-border transactions.
  • This session explores global payment interoperability and UPI's international expansion.
12:15 – 12:30 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

12:30 – 01:15 PM

Panel Discussion

GCCs & Global Financial Architecture: Engineering the Backbone of Modern Finance

  • GCCs in India are playing a critical role in building the core infrastructure of modern financial services.
  • From cloud platforms and open banking frameworks to scalable payment and data architectures.
  • This session explores how GCCs are engineering the digital backbone of finance.
01:15 – 02:15 PM

Networking Lunch

2nd World Fintech Summit 2026 – Day 2 Hall A

02:15 – 03:00 PM

Panel Discussion

NBFC Innovation: Expanding Credit Access with Technology

  • NBFCs are playing a critical role in expanding credit access through digital innovation.
  • This session focuses on partnerships, data-driven lending, and scalable credit ecosystems.
03:00 – 03:15 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

03:15 – 04:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Cloud & Open Banking Infrastructure

  • Cloud and open APIs are enabling faster innovation and collaboration in financial services.
  • This session explores building scalable, secure, and interoperable banking ecosystems.
04:00 – 04:30 PM

Expo Visit & Networking

04:30 – 05:15 PM

Panel Discussion

DPDP Act & Data Governance in Financial Services: Balancing Innovation, Compliance & Trust

  • The DPDP Act is redefining how financial data is managed, shared, and secured across ecosystems.
  • This panel will examine balancing innovation with compliance, privacy, and trust in digital finance.
05:15 – 05:30 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

05:30 – 06:00 PM

Trilogue Session

Bank-Fintech-Regulator Collaboration: Building the Future Financial Ecosystem

  • Collaboration between banks, fintechs, and regulators is key to sustainable innovation.
  • This session explores building a balanced and future-ready financial ecosystem.
05:15 – 06:00 PM

2nd World Fintech Awards

06:00 – 06:10 PM

Closing Remarks by Department IT, BT, GoK

06:10 – 06:30 PM

Closing Remarks

2nd World Fintech Summit 2026 – Day 2 Hall B

02:15 – 03:00 PM

Panel Discussion

VC Outlook 2026: Funding the Next Wave of Fintech Innovation

  • As fintech enters a more mature and disciplined phase, venture capital firms are redefining how they evaluate and fund innovation.
  • This panel explores the evolving VC mindset, emerging investment themes, and how investors are backing the next generation of scalable fintech businesses.
03:00 – 03:15 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

03:15 – 04:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Fintech Investments 2026: Where Capital is Flowing Next

  • Fintech investments are becoming more selective and thesis-driven in a post-hype market.
  • This panel explores where capital is actually flowing today - across AI, infra, lending, and emerging fintech segments.
04:30 – 05:15 PM

Panel Discussion

Financial Inclusion & MSME Growth: Unlocking Bharat's $1 Trillion Opportunity Through Fintech

  • Fintech is bridging the credit gap and enabling growth for MSMEs and underserved segments.
  • This panel explores scalable solutions for inclusive economic development.
04:30 – 05:15 PM

Trilogue Session

Agri-Fintech: Driving Financial Inclusion for Bharat

  • Agri-fintech is transforming rural finance by enabling access to credit, insurance, and markets.
  • This panel explores how technology is empowering farmers and rural economies.
05:15 – 05:30 PM

Expert Talk - Presentation

05:15 – 06:00 PM

2nd World Fintech Awards

06:00 – 06:10 PM

Closing Remarks by Department IT, BT, GoK

06:10 – 06:30 PM

Closing Remarks