Bridging the Middle East & Hong Kong Corridor: AI, Finance, Technology & Digital Assets
An Exclusive Hong Kong FinTech Week 2025 Side Event
Thursday, 6 November 2025
18:00 – 21:00
Jensen Matthews PR is proud to host an exclusive side event during the 10th anniversary of Hong Kong FinTech Week, marking the official launch of our Hong Kong operations.
This invite-only evening will bring together senior leaders from finance, AI, digital assets, policy, and investment to explore the growing business corridor between the Middle East and Hong Kong. Through curated keynotes, a fireside chat, and a thought-provoking panel discussion, we will spotlight cross-border innovation, capital flows, and the role of technology in shaping the next chapter of global finance.
The program will close with a networking reception designed to foster meaningful connections among investors, founders, ecosystem leaders, and policymakers.
Partners
Community Partner: Fintech Tuesdays
Association Partner: Middle East Stablecoin Association
Agenda
18:05 – Welcome & Opening Remarks
Loredana Matei, Founder, Jensen Matthews PR
An introduction to the evening’s theme — how Hong Kong and the Middle East are shaping the future of AI, finance, and digital innovation through collaboration and capital connectivity.
18:10 – Fireside Chat
From Data to Dialogue: Rethinking the Investor Experience
Speaker: Kelvin Phua, General Manager, Asia Pacific, BridgeWise
Moderator: Loredana Matei, Founder, Jensen Matthews PR
A conversation on how AI is transforming the investor experience — moving from static data and dashboards to dynamic, personalized engagement. Kelvin will share how BridgeWise’s Genie is pioneering this shift with an AI-powered investment agent designed to personalize portfolio management in real time.
18:30 – Panel Discussion
What’s Working: Building Real Business Bridges Between Hong Kong & the Middle East
As collaboration between the Middle East and Hong Kong accelerates, this panel explores what’s truly driving business across the two regions. Industry leaders will share real-world success stories, discuss how companies are navigating regulation and market access, and highlight the next opportunities in AI, digital assets, and cross-border finance.
Moderator: Jasper Kousen, CTO, Florence Innovations
Speakers:
Syed Musheer Ahmed – Founder & Managing Director, FinStep Asia
Jessica Liu – Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, Planto | Board Member, FinTech Association of Hong Kong
Maha Azmy – Deputy Head, Investment Promotion (UAE & GCC), Invest Hong Kong
19:15 – 21:00 | Networking Reception
Join speakers, investors, founders, and ecosystem leaders for an evening of relaxed networking, discussions, and new connections — overlooking Hong Kong’s skyline from Soho House’s Blue Room.