FINNEXT Asia
The FINNEXT Asia International Financial Innovation Forum
40+
speakers
600+
participants
20.11.25
InterContinental Tashkent, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
FINNEXT Asia will bring together top managers and executives from key companies in the financial system of Uzbekistan
And representatives of
100+
and fintech companies of the Russian Federation
leading banks
payment systems
2
banks
37
payment institution
15
largest telecoms
5
The FINNEXT Asia International Financial Innovation Forum has proved itself as an effective platform for an open dialogue between banks, fintech companies and regulatory authorities in the Central Asian region. The strategic objectives of the Forum include stimulating the development of Uzbekistan's financial sector and supporting international cooperation to implement new promising fintech projects. Representatives of central banks and finance ministries from five countries are expected to participate this year.
The focus is on global trends and challenges of digital transformation, the impact of digitalization on the efficiency and profitability of the banking sector, new regulatory areas, features of the financial landscape of Uzbekistan and the creation of a secure payment ecosystem, investments in fintech, the launch of innovative payment instruments and platforms, the transition to the practical application of AI and LLM, the specifics of using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, and also the ESG agenda.
FINNEXT Asia 2025 will once again be held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, which is one of the fastest growing markets in the region and attracts increased attention from international investors. This is a truly large-scale and innovative event for us and our partners!
The focus is on global trends and challenges of digital transformation, the impact of digitalization on the efficiency and profitability of the banking sector, new regulatory areas, features of the financial landscape of Uzbekistan and the creation of a secure payment ecosystem, investments in fintech, the launch of innovative payment instruments and platforms, the transition to the practical application of AI and LLM, the specifics of using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, and also the ESG agenda.
FINNEXT Asia 2025 will once again be held in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, which is one of the fastest growing markets in the region and attracts increased attention from international investors. This is a truly large-scale and innovative event for us and our partners!
About the forum
Participants on board
and partners of the forum
IT companies, telecom companies, integrators
Research agencies and consulting companies
Business angels and venture companies
Fintech companies and startups, IT parks, accelerators
Payment systems
World’s leading experts in banking and payment industry
International Banking Community
Speakers 2025
Lubomir Olach
/ Qorus (SLOVAKIA)
Director of International Development and Partner Relations. Expert in innovations within the retail financial services sector
Director of International Development and Partner Relations. Expert in innovations within the retail financial services sector
Otabek Nasirov
/ Central Asian Fintech Association
Chairman of the Central Asian Fintech Association, member of the expert Council of Cyber Park and AICA, as well as working groups of the Council of Foreign Investors under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Chairman of the Central Asian Fintech Association, member of the expert Council of Cyber Park and AICA, as well as working groups of the Council of Foreign Investors under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Ulugbek Tavakkalov
/ JSCB Kapitalbank
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Kapitalbank for the retail function. Member of the Expert Council of the Central Asian Fintech Association. From 2019 to 2024 held the positions of Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSCB Uzpromstroybank (SQB) and JSCB Tengebank
Deputy Chairman of the Management Board of Kapitalbank for the retail function. Member of the Expert Council of the Central Asian Fintech Association. From 2019 to 2024 held the positions of Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSCB Uzpromstroybank (SQB) and JSCB Tengebank
Rudradeb Mitra
/ Omdena Inc.
Founder of Omdena - an AI agentic platform for product development. He started his career as an AI researcher and co-authored ten research papers. After graduating from the University of Cambridge, he built several startups. His current company, Omdena, has built AI solutions to date for over 250 organizations in 80+ countries. He has also been invited to speak at over 100 events in 30+ countries. He has served as a mentor for various organizations, including Google for Startups, Techstars, Seedstars, the University of Southern California, and the Founders Institute
Founder of Omdena - an AI agentic platform for product development. He started his career as an AI researcher and co-authored ten research papers. After graduating from the University of Cambridge, he built several startups. His current company, Omdena, has built AI solutions to date for over 250 organizations in 80+ countries. He has also been invited to speak at over 100 events in 30+ countries. He has served as a mentor for various organizations, including Google for Startups, Techstars, Seedstars, the University of Southern California, and the Founders Institute
Elena Gribok
/ MKB
Vice President of Product Development. Oversees payment solutions, acquiring, SBP, payments and payouts. Experience in implementing own online and offline payment solutions in retail and mobile operators
Vice President of Product Development. Oversees payment solutions, acquiring, SBP, payments and payouts. Experience in implementing own online and offline payment solutions in retail and mobile operators
Sergey Volkov
/ SberMobile
CEO. Implemented landmark MVNO projects in the Russian Federation: Yota (growth from 0 to 2.5 million customers) + more than 25 projects with Tele2 (SberMobile, RTK, Tinkoff, VTB, GPB, etc.). With Sergey's participation, the MVNO subscriber base in Russia grew from 1 million to almost 20 million customers in 2014-2023
CEO. Implemented landmark MVNO projects in the Russian Federation: Yota (growth from 0 to 2.5 million customers) + more than 25 projects with Tele2 (SberMobile, RTK, Tinkoff, VTB, GPB, etc.). With Sergey's participation, the MVNO subscriber base in Russia grew from 1 million to almost 20 million customers in 2014-2023
Pavel Semenov
/ Modulbank
Advisor to the Chairman of the Management Board. CEO of Hice Bank. Modulbank is the first bank for entrepreneurs, serving more than 350 thousand companies. Hice is a lifestyle club bank that combines the functions of an individual entrepreneur account and an individual's card. In 2025, it became the first bank without tariffs and fees, focusing on a high level of personal service
Advisor to the Chairman of the Management Board. CEO of Hice Bank. Modulbank is the first bank for entrepreneurs, serving more than 350 thousand companies. Hice is a lifestyle club bank that combines the functions of an individual entrepreneur account and an individual's card. In 2025, it became the first bank without tariffs and fees, focusing on a high level of personal service
Maxim Mitusov
/ Independent expert, W1
He worked on the creation of SBP in NSPK, Yandex Fintech. Сreated a ModulKassa, within which he was the first in Russia to launch the acceptance of QR payments by Alipay. Author of a number of studies on the Russian and global payment market
He worked on the creation of SBP in NSPK, Yandex Fintech. Сreated a ModulKassa, within which he was the first in Russia to launch the acceptance of QR payments by Alipay. Author of a number of studies on the Russian and global payment market
Mikhail Popov
/ TalkBank
Founder of TalkBank virtual Bank, EasyFinance personal finance management platform and TG Market marketplace. He is one of the TOP 35 successful entrepreneurs in the field of AI according to the RB rating
Founder of TalkBank virtual Bank, EasyFinance personal finance management platform and TG Market marketplace. He is one of the TOP 35 successful entrepreneurs in the field of AI according to the RB rating
Viktor Dostov
/ Associations of Electronic Money and Money Transfer Market Participants AEM
Chairman of the Council. An expert in the retail payments industry, one of the founders of the PayCash Group (services Yandex.Money, iDealer, Beeline Mobile Commerce, MOBY.Money and others). Consultant to the World Bank, UNDP, FATF, AFI and other international organizations of new payment technologies and digitalization. Candidate of Physico-Mathematical Sciences, Professor,AI Faculty, RUDN University
Chairman of the Council. An expert in the retail payments industry, one of the founders of the PayCash Group (services Yandex.Money, iDealer, Beeline Mobile Commerce, MOBY.Money and others). Consultant to the World Bank, UNDP, FATF, AFI and other international organizations of new payment technologies and digitalization. Candidate of Physico-Mathematical Sciences, Professor,AI Faculty, RUDN University
Anatoly Karpov
/ Karpov.courses
An expert in analytics and machine learning. Led the analytics team in the VK Business and advertising department. The author of data analysis courses, which train more than 300 thousand people
An expert in analytics and machine learning. Led the analytics team in the VK Business and advertising department. The author of data analysis courses, which train more than 300 thousand people
Vladimir Urbansky
/ MTS Link
CEO. Ex-CEO of Pochtatech and Director of Products at Russian Post, ex-CEO of Alfalab, Alfa-Bank's digital business, has advised companies in 5 different countries
CEO. Ex-CEO of Pochtatech and Director of Products at Russian Post, ex-CEO of Alfalab, Alfa-Bank's digital business, has advised companies in 5 different countries
Andrey Mikhaylishin
/ Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation
Chairman of the Commission on Payment Systems and Cross-Border Settlements. CEO of Digital Payments, co-founder of CFA. CENTER, Head of the BRICS Payments & Fintech Target Group and the BRICS Business Council's Financial Services and Investment Working Group
Chairman of the Commission on Payment Systems and Cross-Border Settlements. CEO of Digital Payments, co-founder of CFA. CENTER, Head of the BRICS Payments & Fintech Target Group and the BRICS Business Council's Financial Services and Investment Working Group
Mikhail Shmitov
/ Deco Systems
CEO. 15+ years of experience in industrial IT development. Managed to create an innovative DMP platform "Storage Management"
CEO. 15+ years of experience in industrial IT development. Managed to create an innovative DMP platform "Storage Management"
Roman Bozhev
/ OKB
Director of analytical services for SME lending, which are used in 50% of Russian small business lending transactions. Producer of the Scoring Day forum since 2019, the largest platform for experts in analytics, Data Science and the application of model approaches in business
Director of analytical services for SME lending, which are used in 50% of Russian small business lending transactions. Producer of the Scoring Day forum since 2019, the largest platform for experts in analytics, Data Science and the application of model approaches in business
Roman Chernov
/ RUSFINCOM
Chief executive
Chief executive
Alexey Fedorov
/ National Settlement Depository
Senior Managing Director for Development and Client Relations at NCO JSC NSD. 20+ years of experience in the financial sector, where he was responsible for developing the business of building relationships with clients. In 2021, he joined the NSD team, heading the client block and a number of key business areas. Under Alexey's leadership, the team successfully develops payment services, a multi-bank platform and a collateral management system
Senior Managing Director for Development and Client Relations at NCO JSC NSD. 20+ years of experience in the financial sector, where he was responsible for developing the business of building relationships with clients. In 2021, he joined the NSD team, heading the client block and a number of key business areas. Under Alexey's leadership, the team successfully develops payment services, a multi-bank platform and a collateral management system
Alexander Ionov
/ Tochka Bank
Head of AI Development Department at Tochka Bank. Responsible for LLM implementation and client solutions. Launched the AI Assistant, where entrepreneurs manage online banking in a dialog box. 100,000+ entrepreneurs use it to solve their business problems, 30,000 - monthly
Head of AI Development Department at Tochka Bank. Responsible for LLM implementation and client solutions. Launched the AI Assistant, where entrepreneurs manage online banking in a dialog box. 100,000+ entrepreneurs use it to solve their business problems, 30,000 - monthly
Dmitry Seregin
/ T-Bank
CEO Dolyami. He was at the origins of the creation of Dolyami - the first BNPL service in Russia and the development of commodity lending. He has over 5 years of experience in product management
CEO Dolyami. He was at the origins of the creation of Dolyami - the first BNPL service in Russia and the development of commodity lending. He has over 5 years of experience in product management
Alexey Chumakov
/ Inspirers
Owner of the MAX design studio, co-founder of the all-Russian “Inspirer” community and the “Headliner” community ecosystem
Owner of the MAX design studio, co-founder of the all-Russian “Inspirer” community and the “Headliner” community ecosystem
Alexey Maslov
/ General Producer of the FINNEXT Asia Forum
Chairman of the SWIFT User Group in Russia. Co-Chairman of the Committee on Payment Systems of the Association of Banks of Russia. Advisor in the HUMO payment system. Independent Director on the Boards of Directors
Chairman of the SWIFT User Group in Russia. Co-Chairman of the Committee on Payment Systems of the Association of Banks of Russia. Advisor in the HUMO payment system. Independent Director on the Boards of Directors
The list of speakers is being updated
Become a partner of FINNEXT Asia!
Maintain your status as the flagship of innovation and become one of the companies that help the market move forward!
- Strengthen your image as a leader in fintech and innovation
For banks
- Meet with leading representatives of the financial sector and IT to find new partners and clients
- Participate in the business program: tell us about your achievements from the main stage
- Get additional coverage in leading industry mass media
- Attract the contacts of the best specialists, exchange experience with market leaders in the development and implementation of technologies and services
- Perform on the stage with innovators from the top 5 banks, strengthen the image of the company that sets the tone in the industry
For IT companies
- Present your products and solutions at the forum exhibition
- Collect policymaker’s leads from banks interested in new technologies
- Conduct active networking and dozens of productive meetings on the forum day, and negotiate contracts
- Study the strategy and objectives of potential customers, improve the demand for your products
On the 2025 programme
The local time is indicated, UTC + 5
09:00 - 10:00
Sign-in of participants, welcoming, coffee break
10:00 - 11:30
Session № 1: The strategic agenda of the fintech space in Central Asia
- Strategic guidelines for the development of the fintech industry in Central Asia. An overview of the current state and key areas for further growth of the fintech ecosystem in the region. Opening of the forum by leading representatives of government agencies and business of Uzbekistan. Determination of the most important issues and promising ways of market development.
- Megatrends and key areas of the banking sector and payment technologies. Analysis of current problems and opportunities in the industry. Consideration of competitiveness issues, interaction of market participants, implementation of innovation, including the potential of tokens that can transform the financial services market.
- Investments in fintech development and the role of venture capital. The estimated volume of attracted venture capital investments is about $ 4-5 million for the first quarter of this year. The role of institutional funds and private investors in supporting startups and creating conditions for the emergence of new technological solutions.
- Foreign investment and investment attractiveness of Uzbekistan. Consideration of the country's attractiveness factors for foreign companies and international investors. Creating favorable conditions for the inflow of foreign capital and strengthening Uzbekistan's position as a dynamically developing center of fintech innovations.
11:30 - 12:00
Coffee break and informal discussions
12:00 - 13:30
Session № 2: A modern view on payments and security
- Modernization of payment systems and prospects of the digital economy. The study of the current state of the monetary circulation infrastructure and the need for its adaptation to new conditions. Description of the digital platforms role and their impact on the transition to a cashless society.
- Data security and fraud protection. Ensuring a high level of protection of users' personal data in the context of digitalization of finance. Measures to combat cybercrime and prevent unauthorized transactions. Financial security risk management, implementation of the latest security standards and compliance control approaches.
- The development of cross-border payments and local analogues of international services. The relevance of building competitive payment platforms and simplified mechanisms for cross-border transfers between Central Asian countries and the world. Examples of successful initiatives to create fast and inexpensive ways to transfer money within and outside the region.
- Modern regulatory requirements and risk management practices. The Central Bank's approaches to regulating the sphere of payment transactions, the emphasis on strengthening control measures over the activities of financial organizations and ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Maintaining the initiative to create effective monitoring and fraud prevention tools.
12:00 - 13:30
PARALLEL STREAM. Session № 3: Practical experience in implementing innovations in the fintech sector
- Practices of successful implementation of innovative solutions in the fintech industry with specific examples of effective use of advanced technologies and business process optimization methods. The experience of market leaders who have demonstrated growth in income and cost saving through the use of fintech solutions.
- Token: features and benefits of the new payment tool. The case of the token implementation – the specifics of the project implementation, the principles of operation and the range of possible applications. Assessment of the technology's potential to improve settlement processes and attract new partners. Benefits for various involved parties and possible scenarios for expanding the use of the token.
- The factoring revolution: new opportunities for financing SME. The evolution of the factoring market in Uzbekistan. Analysis of the results of the first pilot projects and assessment of the impact of the new model on the availability of loans and financial stability of enterprises. How do changes in the factoring infrastructure help small companies get funds and improve their liquidity?
- Information exchange platforms and their importance for the financial sector. The examples of existing fintech platforms providing leasing, lending, and information exchange services. Approximate dynamics of changes in the field of data transmission and increased transparency of market relations. The ability to integrate digital platforms to accelerate decision-making and improve resource management efficiency.
13:30 - 15:00
Session № 4: Blockchain and cryptocurrencies: the new reality of financial transactions
- The current state of the crypto space and the role of blockchain in international trade. Analysis of the current situation of the crypto markets and the potential benefits of using distributed technologies for cross-border settlements and attracting investments. Forecast of possible evolution options and recommendations to regulators.
- The experience of using cryptocurrencies and stablecoins in the Central Asian region. Discussion of the positions of Uzbekistan and neighboring countries regarding the legalization and regulation of cryptocurrencies. Assessment of the positive effects and barriers to the widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies among the population and businesses.
- Prospects of Uzbekistan as a regional hub for cryptocurrency transactions. Opportunities for Uzbekistan to become a center of regional and international cryptocurrency transactions. The conditions necessary to strengthen the country's leadership position in matters of regulatory support for the cryptocurrencies movement and the development of appropriate infrastructure.
- Competition and cooperation within Central Asia. An analytical comparison of the experience of three leading countries in the region (Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan), revealing the degree of readiness of each of them to conduct crypto operations and the potential for mutually beneficial partnership.
13:30 - 15:00
PARALLEL STREAM. Session № 5: AI and Big Data: growth drivers
- Artificial intelligence and big data as catalysts for progress in finance. Disclosure of the importance of big data analytics and AI technologies for improving the quality and accuracy of strategically important business decisions. Exploring the possibilities of personalizing banking products and analyzing customer behavior using machine learning.
- A breakthrough in the application of AI and LLM in the banking sector. From theory to practice: the path taken by the region over the past year. From specific experiments at large institutions to the active study and full-scale deployment of artificial intelligence technologies at the state level.
- Increased interest in artificial intelligence in large financial organizations. Spreading the practical approach among the largest institutions in the region. Active exploring the potential of AI and LLM, training personnel, creating specialized teams and adapting workflows to new technologies
- Formation of industry strategies and partnership for effective development of AI. The transition from research to the active development of long-term plans and practical measures for the use of artificial intelligence in the daily operations of financial structures. Expanding the formats of interaction between organizations in aid of joint promotion and optimal use of AI technologies.
15:00 - 15:30
Coffee break and informal discussions
15:30 - 17:00
Session № 6: Sustainable finance and ESG principles
- Sustainable development and the role of ESG practices in shaping a stable financial space. Raising awareness about the principles of sustainable economic growth and business responsibility in the social and environmental spheres. The importance of environmental friendliness and business ethics for the formation of sustainable markets and long-term investor confidence.
- Environmental aspects and the importance of nature conservation in the region. The emphasis on the need for a solicitous attitude to natural resources and solving environmental problems facing the countries of Central Asia. Drawing attention to the issues of environmental protection and sustainable consumption.
- Social responsibility and support for human capital. Creating a comfortable society and ensuring distributive justice. Raising issues of support for local communities, educational initiatives, and affordable housing for all segments of society.
- Corporate governance and business ethics. Adoption of the principles of transparent and honest business conduct, contributing to strengthening the reputation of companies and increasing the investment attractiveness of the region. The need to establish a productive dialogue between business, society and the state.
17:00 - 18:00
Special guest
18:00 - 18:40
Сocktail reception. Closing speech of the organizers and the presentation of awards to the best projects and participating companies
Hundreds of professionals from across the world who are interested in cooperation and exchange of experience will participate in FINNEXT Asia 2025. This forum will open the doors to new opportunities and give a powerful impetus to further acceleration of financial technologies development in Central Asian countries.
Following the results of the forum, it is planned to publish a special report with recommendations and conclusions that will contribute to the creation of a healthy and dynamic financial ecosystem in the region.
Following the results of the forum, it is planned to publish a special report with recommendations and conclusions that will contribute to the creation of a healthy and dynamic financial ecosystem in the region.
18:40 - 21:00
Gala dinner with speakers and partners of the forum
This event is for guests with an Exclusive ticket
Partners 2024
Strategic partner
Media partners 2024
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- Offline participation in the main programme
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- All that is in the standard ticket and:
- VIP seats, 2-3 row
- Coffee break, lunch
- Evening buffet
- 20% discount on two 2026 events at option
- 15% discount on hotel accomodation (optional)
$549
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- All that is in VIP-ticket and:
- Welcome dinner with speakers
- VIP seats, 1 row
- Evening dinner with speakers and partners after the forum
- Accomodation and transfer
- Tashkent mountain tour
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The Organizing Committee of the forum reserves the right to refuse free participation without giving any reasons.
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Arrival day
Transfer from the airport to the hotel and back • Accommodation in a 2-bed hotel room. Breakfast is included. (if you wish to stay in a single room, you will receive a 50k surcharge) • Welcome dinner with speakers and partners
Conference day
Offline participation • 1 row, comfortable chair • Photo from with the general producer of the forum • Records, reports • Coffee break (three times) • VIP lunch with speakers and partners • Evening buffet with all participants • 20% discount on all events in 2026
Excursion day
Tashkent Mountain Tour • Sunset photo shoot in a mountain range (5 professional photos)
Departure day
Breakfast • Transfer from hotel to airport
Transfer from the airport to the hotel and back • Accommodation in a 2-bed hotel room. Breakfast is included. (if you wish to stay in a single room, you will receive a 50k surcharge) • Welcome dinner with speakers and partners
Conference day
Offline participation • 1 row, comfortable chair • Photo from with the general producer of the forum • Records, reports • Coffee break (three times) • VIP lunch with speakers and partners • Evening buffet with all participants • 20% discount on all events in 2026
Excursion day
Tashkent Mountain Tour • Sunset photo shoot in a mountain range (5 professional photos)
Departure day
Breakfast • Transfer from hotel to airport
FINNEXT has been held in Russia for 13 years. FINNEXT Asia was first held in Tashkent in 2024. The event brought together top managers and executives from key companies in the financial system of Uzbekistan, Russia and Central Asian countries.
FINNEXT Asia 2024 was attended by:
delegates
500+
speakers
40+
partners
15+
Contacts
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Republic of Uzbekistan, Tashkent city, Mirzo-Ulugbek district, Chust street, 1
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