Singapore FinTech Festival 2025 (SFF 2025) is not just the world’s largest fintech conference — it’s a magnet for global innovation leaders, bold founders, and product teams building the future of financial services. While the mainstage draws headlines, the real connections often happen in the city’s side events — over coffee, over cocktails, and in closed-door boardrooms.
This living guide curates the best side events around SFF 2025 for founders, product leaders, designers, and tech execs. Whether you’re raising a seed round, hunting for partners, hiring top product talent, or demoing a new feature — these events are where you need to be.
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This is a curated list — not an exhaustive directory.
November 12 (Wednesday)
From Cost Center to Catalyst: Turning FinCrime Compliance into a Strategic Business Advantage
- Venue: Room Peridot 205, Singapore Expo
- Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Host: ComplyAdvantage
Who should go: Founders, CTOs, heads of risk & compliance in scaling fintechs
This session flips the script on compliance. Instead of seeing financial crime compliance as a regulatory headache, ComplyAdvantage explores how it can become a driver of trust, speed, and market access. With global regulators tightening scrutiny and fraud risks climbing, product leaders are increasingly expected to bake compliance into the product DNA.
Expect actionable strategies from experts, breakout sessions, and case studies that show how design, data, and automation can turn a burden into a differentiator. Attendees will also get a look at next-gen tools driving this shift.
If your 2025 roadmap includes cross-border expansion or embedded finance, this session is a must-attend.
November 13 (Thursday)
- Executive Breakfast: Navigating Uncertainties in Cybersecurity and Technology Risks
- Venue: Room Peridot 204, Singapore Expo, Expo Drive 486150
- Time: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
- Host: Accenture
Who should go: CIOs, CISOs, CPOs, and senior tech decision-makers
Cyber threats are evolving faster than product release cycles. From shadow APIs to LLM injection threats, fintech leaders must think beyond patching — and architect for resilience.
This closed-door breakfast hosted by Accenture gathers senior leaders to discuss new tech risks in the age of AI, real-world breach patterns from 2024, and what needs to change in security governance, procurement, and risk modeling.
No vendor pitches. Just honest dialogue among leaders solving hard problems. Space is limited — and reserved for VP+ roles only.
November 14 (Friday)
Fintech Nexus 2025 – Founders & Investors After-Party
- Venue: TAG Restaurant & Bar, 1 Expo Drive, #01-32, Singapore 486150
- Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Host: Singapore FinTech Association
- Ticket: SGD 80 + 9% GST
Who should go: Founders, GPs, angel LPs, and fintech operators
No panels. No sales pitches. Just meaningful conversations.
Fintech Nexus 2025 is one of the few side events designed with pure networking in mind. Hosted by the Singapore FinTech Association, this relaxed after-hours gathering helps attendees close the week with new connections and possible partnerships.
Past attendees have included VCs from across Asia and product leads from companies at the Series A to IPO stage. If you’re in town and want to meet people building real products (not just pitching decks), this event is worth your time.
The vibe: sharp minds, open conversations, deal energy.
Why Side Events Matter More Than Ever in SFF 2025
In recent years, fintech founders and product leaders have shifted their SFF playbooks. It’s no longer just about attending talks — it’s about targeted networking. Side events offer:
- More signal, less noise
- Direct access to investors, buyers, and collaborators
- The freedom to ask real questions and get practical answers
- The chance to show up as a peer — not a vendor
For early-stage startups, attending the right side event can unlock intros that accelerate fundraising, design feedback that shapes roadmaps, or partnerships that unlock scale.
Pro tip: Don’t try to attend everything. Pick 2–3 high-fit events aligned to your goals.
How to Use This Guide
This list is updated every Monday with newly announced side events around SFF 2025. We filter for:
- Relevance to product, design, and business leaders
- Hosted by credible fintechs, partners, or platforms
- Genuine networking or content value (not just sales pitches)
We’ll include RSVP links, who should attend, and short blurbs so you can make quick decisions.
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Hosting a Side Event?
Planning something for founders, builders, or fintech product folks during SFF week? We’d love to consider it.
Submit your event with:
- Date and time
- Venue and capacity
- Target audience
- Registration or RSVP link
Submit your side event
Note: We only list events that offer real value to founders and product leaders.
Final Note: Curated, Not Exhaustive
We do our best to maintain a high-signal list of side events around the Singapore FinTech Festival 2025. That means some events might not be listed, especially if:
- They’re invite-only with no public link
- They’re primarily sales or sponsor-driven
- They overlap heavily with the main SFF programming
We believe in quality over quantity.
FAQs
Are SFF side events free or paid?
Many events are free with RSVP, but some (like Fintech Nexus) may charge SGD 50–100 depending on the venue and format. Always check the event link for pricing.
Can I submit my own side event in singapore fintech festival 2025?
Yes. If you’re hosting a session relevant to fintech, product, or startup growth, you can submit it via fintechfestival.sg or reach out to us directly.
What kind of events should founders prioritize in singapore fintech festival 2025?
Prioritize networking mixers, invite-only breakfasts, and content-rich panels tailored to startup scaling, fundraising, and product growth.
