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BW Festival of Fintech – 4th Edition

Big Data & Frontier Tech – Driving The Future of Fintech

With a visible rise & evolution in the Fintech Industry, the upcoming years will witness significant trends in AI & Machine Learning, Blockchain, Digital Banking, Mobile Payments, Cybersecurity, API Integration, DeFi, Fraud Prevention & Open Banking. In all of these, the Big Data plays a vitol role as it enables financial service providers to make faster and more informed decisions by analyzing large volumes of data, leading to the creation of innovative financial tools and services. It is becoming a fundamental for business success.

The way FinTechs manage and derive insights from Big Data is changing how they function and disrupting how the world uses this information to drive business decisions.

BW Businessworld is back with its 4th edition of BW Festival of Fintech in 2024! It’s larger than the last and focused on the trends shaping India’s Fintech Sector and its ever-growing role in the Indian economy. 4^th BW Fintech Awards are back as well for you to nominate yourself / your brand / your people / your initiatives. Don’t miss out as the Nominations are now Open!

Who should attend?

Product Owners
FinTech Enthusiasts & Brands
Business Owners & Entrepreneurs
Technology Enablers
Banking & Finance Stakeholders
Knowledge Institutions

Brands Participated

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Awards Categories for companies

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1 – Fintech Brand of the Year
Identify the fintech brand excelling in innovation, customer-centricity, financial prowess, and social responsibility.

2 – Fintech Startup of the Year
This award recognizes a fintech startup’s exceptional accomplishments in the competitive financial technology landscape.

3 – Best Fintech Product of the Year
This award honors an innovative fintech product that has made a significant impact in the industry within a specific timeframe, specifically a year.

4 – Best Payment Aggregator / Gateway of the Year
Recognizes a provider’s excellence in secure and efficient payment transactions, fostering e-commerce growth, and improving financial

accessibility for businesses and consumers.

5 – Best Financial Inclusion Fintech of the Year
Represents fintech’s dedication to breaking financial barriers, fostering economic inclusion, and empowering underserved populations through technology.

6 – Best Use of AI in Fintech of the Year
Acknowledges the company as an AI adoption leader committed to delivering transformative solutions benefiting businesses and consumers.

7 – Best Customer Experience Solution of the Year
Recognizes innovation and excellence in delivering outstanding customer experiences across industries.

8 – Best Lending Platform of the Year
Recognizes a lending platform’s exceptional innovation, effectiveness, and impact in the industry, often within a year. Highlighting its outstanding contributions in providing loans or credit solutions.

9 – Best RegTech of the Year
Recognizes a Regulatory Technology (RegTech) company that has demonstrated exceptional innovation, effectiveness, and impact in helping businesses and financial institutions navigate and comply with regulatory requirements.

10 – Best WealthTech of the Year
Recognizes a standout WealthTech company innovating and excelling in wealth management and financial advisory services.

11 – Best InsurTech of the Year
Recognizes an InsurTech company’s exceptional innovation, effectiveness, and impact within the insurance industry, typically over a calendar year, showcasing their transformative contributions through technology.

12 – Best Payment Solution of the Year
This accolade highlights the company’s outstanding contributions in enabling secure, convenient, and efficient payment transactions.

13 – Best Mobile Payment Solution of the Year
Signifies the mobile payment solution’s outstanding capacity to simplify and innovate mobile transactions, its commitment to industry innovation, and dedication to enhancing the payment experience for consumers and merchants. It recognizes the company as a leader in the dynamic realm of mobile payments.

14 – Best Open Banking Solution of the Year
Signifies the solution’s exceptional innovation in the open banking ecosystem, commitment to enhancing financial data access, and dedication to secure and user-friendly experiences for consumers and businesses. It recognizes the company as a leader in the dynamic field of open banking.

15 – Best Digital Wallet of the Year
Recognizes a digital wallet or mobile payment app for its exceptional contributions, innovation, and impact in electronic transactions. This award acknowledges excellence in user experience, security, innovation, and adoption.

16 – Best Digital Card of the Year
Presented to a digital payment card or fintech product for exceptional innovation, effectiveness, and impact in the digital payments industry.

17 – Best Fintech Innovation of the Year
Recognizes ground breaking fintech innovation with exceptional impact, creativity, and effectiveness, revolutionizing the financial industry and service delivery.

18 – Blockchain Technology of the Year
Signifies exceptional technology advancing blockchain innovation, solving real-world problems, impacting industries and society, and leading in the evolving blockchain space. It acknowledges its significance and potential in shaping various industries’ futures.

19 – Crypto Currency Brand of the Year
Signifies the brand’s outstanding impact and influence in the cryptocurrency space, commitment to innovation and security, and dedication to a trusted and user-friendly crypto experience. It acknowledges the brand’s vital role in shaping the future of digital currencies and blockchain technology.

20 – Sustainable Finance Solution of the Year
Recognizes the solution’s outstanding impact in advancing sustainability in finance, dedication to responsible practices, and leadership in addressing global challenges. It signifies the solution as a leader in sustainable finance and responsible investment.

21 – Best Fintech Accelerator / Incubator of the Year
Recognizes the accelerator/incubator’s outstanding support for fintech startups and innovation in the industry. It signifies the program’s leadership in fostering fintech entrepreneurship and success.

22 – Cyber Security Solution of the Year
Recognizes the solution’s outstanding cybersecurity capabilities, innovation, and dedication to improving cybersecurity practices. It signifies the solution’s leadership in the dynamic field of cybersecurity.

23 – Fintech Angel Investor of the Year
This acknowledges the recipient’s exceptional talent in spotting and nurturing innovative fintech companies, recognizing their substantial contributions to the industry as angel investors.

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Awards Categories for People

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1 Fintech Leader of the Year
Represents the individual’s outstanding capacity to drive fintech innovation, commitment to industry advancement, and influential role in shaping the fintech landscape.

2 Fintech Startup Leader of the Year
Represents the individual’s exceptional leadership in inspiring fintech startups, dedication to innovation, and significant impact on the fintech startup ecosystem. It recognizes their prominent role in shaping the future of fintech through entrepreneurship and leadership.

3 Young Fintech Leader of the Year (under 40)
This accolade celebrates young leaders’ outstanding dedication to driving fintech advancements, fostering innovation, and making significant contributions to the financial technology sector. It recognizes their prominent role in shaping the future of fintech through leadership and innovation.

4 Women Leader of the Year in Fintech Sector
Represents the individual’s exceptional leadership and innovation in fintech, their impact on the sector, and their role in breaking gender barriers. It recognizes their prominent role in shaping the fintech future.

5 Fintech CTO of the Year
Recognizes the individual’s exceptional leadership and innovation in fintech, their impact on the sector, and their role in shaping the future through technical leadership.

6 Fintech CIO of the Year
Recognition for a CIO’s exceptional leadership, innovation, and strategic impact in the fintech industry during a specific period. Celebrating those who drive technological advancements, foster innovation, and contribute significantly to financial technology.

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Testimonials

Thanks for the invite and giving me an opportunity to share my thoughts amongst the industry’s top. What was fascinating about the BW event was the structure in which the sessions were curated. Every subsequent session borrowed something from the previous one. This gave the audience a 360 degree view of the industry and how one area intersects with another.
Thanks a lot!

Himanshu Vyas

Head - Strategic Initiatives

EnKash

The BW festival of fintech, aptly named so was a celebration of various themes emerging in fintech – From block chain to AI nothing was missed to be discussed and with equal number of representatives from banks, fintechs and ecosystem partners, the discussions were robust and lively.

Also, a special shoutout for ensuring diversity from panelists to key note speakers.

Looking forward to your further editions!

Aishwarya Jaishankar

Co Founder

Hyperface Technologies

I had the privilege of speaking at the BW Festival of Fintech 2023, and I must say it was an incredible experience. The conference exuded a great atmosphere, filled with positive energy and a sense of anticipation. Being surrounded by industry leaders and professionals from various parts of the ecosystem under one roof was truly inspiring.
One of the standout aspects of the conference was the wide range of topics that were discussed. The organizers did a fantastic job in curating a diverse agenda that covered the evolving fintech space comprehensively. From blockchain technology and digital banking to artificial intelligence and payment innovations, there was something for everyone interested in the fintech industry. The depth and breadth of the discussions truly showcased the conference’s commitment to staying at the forefront of industry trends and developments.

Hena Mehta

Co Founder & CEO

Basis

NPCI’s COO Ms. Praveena Rai shared insights on her keynote address, “Digitization to Democratization” at the BW Festival of Fintech – 3rd Edition. The event offered an ideal platform for industry professionals to connect, exchange ideas and explore the latest trends in fintech.

Spokesperson

NPCI

I was privileged to be on the jury in the BW Business World Festival of Fintech 3rd Edition. I saw the level of competition in the different categories, a testament of the growing role fintech is playing to expand financial services across India. My congratulations to all the winners in different categories and best wishes to them and their team to reach new heights. I would like to appreciate BW Business World for recognising their efforts. The event saw great participation from the industry leaders who shared their insights on some key topics pertinent to fintech and its growth. I would like to congratulate BW members for putting such tremendous effort into the event to make it one of the flagship events for the fintech community. I am already excited about the 4th edition of the BW Business World Festival of Fintech. May the tribe grow!

Nishant Kumar

Financial Inclusion Lab Lead (MSC Consultant)

MSC

I had the privilege of speaking at the BW Businessworld Festival of Fintech 2023 held on the 29th of June in Bangalore, where industry experts, innovators, and thought leaders came together. The event showcased the transformative power of fintech, from banking, insurance to blockchain, digital payments to artificial intelligence. The focus on innovation and collaboration was inspiring, with startups challenging the status quo and established institutions embracing change. The festival fostered financial inclusion and catered to underserved individuals and businesses. It was a remarkable gathering that highlighted the immense growth and impact of the fintech sector, leaving a lasting impression on all who attended.

Surya Saha

Author

"Insurtech Disrupted" & Founder, Insurtech Story Podcast

I am happy to have been a speaker at the 3rd edition of the BW Festival of Fintech. It was an exceptional experience joining fellow panelists and discussing insights on the theme ‘Universal Access To Financial Services’. The event showcased a wonderful opportunity to interact and engage with fellow industry experts and leaders and also provided a platform to highlight the latest trends and innovations disrupting the fintech ecosystem.
Kudos to the organizers for this remarkable experience and for curating engaging sessions and networking opportunities. It was a pleasure to be a part of this amazing event!

Nayan Ambali

SVP - Business Development

M2P Fintech

The Festival of Fintech arranged by BW was an assembly of a stellar starcast from the #Fintech fraternity. Devika managed the show to precision dotting all the i’s and crossing all the t’s. The sessions carried a lot of depth and the knowledge exhibited by all the speakers showed the rich variety of experience on offer. It was a Gala event celebrating the festival called Fintech with a gathering of maestros. Big Congratulations to team BW and Devika for making this a grand success.

Vaibhav S. Joshi

Co Founder, CBO & Global Head

Ayekart Fintech

The BW Festival of Fintech 3rd edition was a well curated event. With keynote speakers, Ms. Praveena Rai and Ms. Paroma Chaterjee gave the audience balanced insights on Payments and Fintech which are the 2 pillars of the current Digital stack.
The event also had speakers and panelists who spoke on topics which gave everyone a 360 degree view of this industry. There was enough time for all of us in networking as well with the industry experts.
I must congratulate the BW organizing team for taking the time out to invite relevant speakers and thinking of such relevant topics.
I would also not want to miss out in mentioning the perfect venue selected for this event. Bangalore which is the hub of fintechs and that also at the finest hotel.
I look forward to your 4th edition! Wish you all the best!

Prithwish Sinha

Associate Director - Payments Transformation

PwC, India

It was an absolute pleasure for our CEO – Ms Paroma Chatterjee and the Revolut India team to be a part of such an insightful event. I must commend the Business World team on the exceptional organization and execution. Everything from the venue, the speakers, the activities, and the overall atmosphere was truly remarkable. Our CEO and the team thoroughly enjoyed the insightful presentations and the engaging discussions that took place throughout the day.
Moreover, they had the opportunity to meet and network with a diverse group of professionals who share similar interests and passions. I believe the connections made at the event will be invaluable for future collaborations. I would like to thank the Business World team for having us at the event

Girish Singh

Head of Growth

Revolut India