EU–ASEAN Capital Gateway Announced
The Global Financial Axis is Shifting: Finweek Kuala Lumpur 2026 Announces theFirst “EU-ASEAN Capital Gateway”…
EXECUTIVE FINTECH & DIGITAL ASSETS CONFERENCE
3 Days · 1000+ Delegates · 6 Content Tracks · Open Registration
The global financial axis is shifting. Europe holds capital and regulatory maturity, while ASEAN offers growth and
demographic dynamism. Finweek Kuala Lumpur 2026 is more than just an event. It is a strategic bridge between these two economic powerhouses.
As Malaysia launches the Visit Malaysia 2026 initiative, we are creating the EU ASEAN Digital Investment Gateway. Our mission is to synchronize European innovation with Asian ambition and to build a corridor for:
Linking European venture capital and institutional funds with ASEAN scale-ups and unicorns to unlock cross-border growth and liquidity.
Creating a structured dialogue between European regulators and Bank Negara Malaysia to align frameworks across digital assets, fintech and financial infrastructure.
Enabling certification, recognition and cross-border mobility of next-generation financial, technology and policy experts.
2026 is a "Perfect Storm" for the EU-ASEAN corridor.
It is the moment where high-level policy commitments transform into live technical infrastructure.
The official signing of the world's first regional Digital Economy Framework Agreement, unlocking a $2 trillion market opportunity. Strategic alignment with BNM National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2026–2030 (NS2.0), focusing on safe and meaningful digital financial service adoption.
Malaysia (BNM) and regional partners launch the first functional network for instant cross-border payments between EU and ASEAN.
With the EU's MiCA regulation providing regulatory clarity, 2026 opens a unique opportunity for comparative dialogue between EU and ASEAN regulatory frameworks — sharing experiences and identifying common ground.
Quality over Quantity. A curated gathering of key decision-makers.
Proven Track Record: Organizers of CEE’s leading Fintech Hubs
International Technology
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Years of Ecosystem
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of Speakers and
Delegates Connected
Our ambition is to move beyond the conference format. We are initiating a permanent tool
for Digital Diplomacy: a platform for real-time intelligence between the two regions.
(Invited Institutions: BNM, MAS, EU Agencies, Central Banks)
13:00 – 17:45 VIP Evening 19:00 – 21:30
An invitation-only forum for ministers, regulators, sovereign funds and EU institutions
Opening: Digital Diplomacy — Dato' Dr. Amiruddin Abdul Wahab (MY)
Summit Welcome — Davy Cajko (SK/EU)
"What Europe Learned Building Digital Finance Rails"
— Stéphane Latouche, Banque de France (Chief Representative for Asia-Pacific)
EU-ASEAN Regulatory Roundtable (Chatham House Rules) — max 25 participants, structured dialogue
TOKENISATION IN MALAYSIA — FROM BNM PAPER TO REALITY
Fireside chat — from BNM Discussion Paper to real-world implementation
(Developed with UKM & EU partners; final scope to be confirmed with academic partners). Early findings on Malaysia’s fintech landscape Regulatory, capital and talent indicators
Long‐term digital diplomacy initiative.
Real‐time capital, regulatory and talent intelligence
Strategic roadmap for EU funding programmes
MoU / LOI Signing (subject to confirmation)
Academic, regulatory and ecosystem partnerships
Ministers, regulators, ambassadors, sovereign funds
Exclusive Dashboard Vision Reveal
High‐level networking & bilateral discussions
Fireside: “A Nation’s Digital Leap” — Naravong Norodom (Cambodia)
Diplomacy first. Capital follows.
09:00 – 17:00
Capital • Digital Banking • RWA • AI • Islamic Fintech • Payment
Opening — Dato' Dr. Amiruddin Abdul Wahab (MY)
KEYNOTE: "From Digital Assets to Everyday Commerce" — Tran Hung, CEO Uquid
Power Panel: Cross-Border Payments
Tokenisation from BNM Paper to projects / Builder Session: RWA Infrastructure / Lightning Demos
CBDC Deep Dive: Pontes — Latouche (BdF) / Real-Time Settlement: MY-SG-TH / Stablecoins: MiCA vs ASEAN
AI Readiness — Nate Wentzlaff (FInanTEXT) / Cybersecurity — Dr. Amiruddin / RegTech Rapid Fire
Islamic DeFi & Digital Sukuk — Muhammad Didi (MIFA President) / Scaling Shariah-Compliant / Waqf Goes Digital
EU × ASEAN VCs, family offices, corporate venture arms
Investment priorities for 2026–2030
From diplomacy to deployment. Capital meets execution.
09:00 – 17:00
Talent • Startups • Deep Tech • Academia • Future Skills
Cross-border certification & recognition
Digital economy workforce development
EU–ASEAN talent mobility pathways
A strategic discussion on building the AI workforce for ASEAN's US$1 trillion digital economy:
- Cross-border AI certification
- AI workforce development
- EU–ASEAN AI talent mobility
- University–Industry AI programs
- AI upskilling for financial services
AI, cybersecurity, regtech, digital infrastructure
Emerging startup ecosystems
Corporate innovation & venture building
Investment & innovation corridor
CEE fintech strengths × ASEAN growth
Bilateral cooperation opportunities
Women in Fintech Leadership
Diversity & inclusive innovation
University–industry partnerships
Research‑driven innovation
Regulatory readiness & capacity building
ASEAN × EU founders
Rising talent spotlight
Corporate–startup matchmaking
Stephane Latouche (Banque de France)
Muhammad Didi Hendra Shah (MIFA President)
Rugile Gurrieri (UK)
Dato' Dr. Amiruddin Abdul Wahab (MY)
Moderated panel — summit takeaways and roadmap
ASEAN-EU Fintech Startup Showcase Awards (Main Stage)
EU-ASEAN Live Investment Dashboard — Final Update
Finweek 2027 Announcement
Future skills. Real bridges. Long term value.
Sold as niche sponsorships for specific subjects.
Strategic partnership opportunities for institutions, brands and ecosystem leaders
Maximum visibility. Category exclusivity. Opening keynote. The highest-level presence at the Gateway.
Lead your vertical. Secure category exclusivity and co-shape the EU-ASEAN Digital Dashboard.
Premium stage access, large booth, and founding visibility in the Dashboard Vision launch.
Strategic presence with speaking opportunity, medium booth and full conference access.
Brand visibility, matchmaking access and a direct connection to 300+ decision-makers.
Our speaker lineup is currently being updated. Please check back soon for the latest announcement.
Former CEO, CyberSecurity Malaysia | AI & Cyber Governance Expert
Chief Representative for Asia-Pacific, Banque de France
Chair, UNESCO STEPAN Network (21 countries) | AI Governance Lead, Malaysia National Blockchain & AI Roadmap
President, MIFA
Engaging the Global Financial Ecosystem
The Global Financial Axis is Shifting: Finweek Kuala Lumpur 2026 Announces theFirst “EU-ASEAN Capital Gateway”…
We’ve been looking forward to bringing you our fifth annual business Summit,
making this the biggest and best event to date.
Finweek KL is organized by the Future Proof Group, with a 10-year legacy in building fintech ecosystems and 34+ international technology conferences across Europe and Asia.
The event will be held in PARKROYAL COLLECTION Kuala Lumpur located in heart of Bukit Bintang's Golden Triangle which is Malaysia's first fully eco-certified urban hotel with biophilic design.
Registration – Coming Soon. We are finalizing our external ticketing provider to ensure a seamless and secure experience.
Yes. Verified delegates receive official invitation letters for visa applications.
Yes. Selected sessions will be available via pay-per-view livestream (US$ 10–25).
Yes. Small Booth 2×2m is available for $1,500.
Yes. Day 0 includes the official Vision Announcement and preliminary insights.
Yes. 30% of attendees are institutional capital (banks, VCs, family offices).
Yes. Smart Matchmaking is included for Platinum, Diamond and Headline partners.
Yes. Selected partners may host 30-minute workshops (subject to availability).
Yes. Day 0 includes a VIP Diplomatic Reception for ministers, ambassadors and sovereign funds.
Speaker applications open soon. Priority is given to institutional leaders and category experts.
Yes. Accredited media will have access to the Media Zone and interview opportunities.
Yes. Finweek KL aligns with Visit Malaysia 2026, NS2.0 and Project Nexus initiatives.
Place : Jln Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Phone : +421903429190
Email : [email protected]