Work in Fintech (WIF), a social project that aims to increase diversity and access of young people to financial technology and the semantic web industry3 which relies more on artificial intelligence (AI) for the next Internet generation, revealed Payabl. as a sponsor and supporter of paid technology for its upcoming Work in Fintech Summit 2025 which will be held in London on Friday January 24 at the Investment2020 site in the City.
Organized in conjunction with The Investment Association, a UK professional body for investment managers, the Summit will provide graduates and talented young people with mentorship, the potential opportunity to gain investment in the future for any emerging innovative ideas via the Creator element and training. The event will also serve as a networking forum for coders, technologists, fintech professionals, bankers, hedge funds, stock exchanges and others who will come together to meet and help the next generation of fintech professionals.
Thekla Paschali, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of payabl., will be one of the speakers. The paid technology company already has an established relationship with WIF in this space. Other leading financial services (FS) business partners supporting the organization include Revolut, SIX, TP ICAP and ipushpull – some of whom will also be at the conference. Summit in the City of London, alongside Lloyds Banking Group.
WIF has an extensive network of partners and senior executives from investment banks, broker-dealers and fintech providers. It provides graduates with access to career advice, coaching opportunities and resources.
The objective of the summit on January 24 is to allow future fintech professionals to be able to broaden their knowledge of the FS sector and fintech by actually meeting them. Young talents from diverse backgrounds, aged 18 to 30, will come together for a day of career workshops, panels and hackathons.
Program of events
WIF Summit 2025 workshops aim to showcase a wide range of fintech sectors and the variety of roles available, while panel discussions will explore key industry themes such as AI, data and analytics, product management, engineering and financial applications. and financial education.
The Creator section of the day is intended to present innovative and experimental ideas. The aligned hackathon component is designed to drive innovation by challenging aspiring fintech professionals to develop AI-powered personal financial assistants. Their goal is to promote financial literacy and make personalized financial planning accessible to everyone.
Commenting on the upcoming event, Matthew Cheung, Founder of Work in Fintech, said: “At WIF, we are passionate about bridging the diversity gap and driving innovation in fintech. This summit is an opportunity for young people to explore various career paths, better understand the sector and connect with key players in the industry. We are proud to continue to inspire and shape the minds and careers of those with the ambition to lead the future of fintech. »
According to Ugne Buraciene, CEO of payabl. Group, his company: “recognizes the importance of equipping the next generation of fintech leaders with the tools and connections they need to excel.”
“Last year, we became Work in Fintech’s first paytech partner, committing to supporting the creation of equal opportunities for talented young people, regardless of their background,” he continues. “We are honored to be part of this initiative and event and help pave the way for a more inclusive and innovative fintech ecosystem. »