Hong Kong-based economist; Distinguished Fellow at HKU's Asia Global Institute; speaks on global finance, regulation and economic governance.
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Fintech Keynote Speakers in APAC (2026)
Hong Kong is one of the world's great financial centres, and its conference stages have become the natural home for the people shaping money's digital future — which is why PodiumHK's fintech category punches above its ten listings. Henri Arslanian is the name every crypto and digital-assets conference in Asia knows; his in-person published band is $10,000–$20,000 (published bands — guidelines, not quotes). Angie Lau, the journalist-founder behind Forkast, brings a media insider's command of the Web3 narrative, while Jason J. Sosa ($20,000–$30,000 in-person, under $10,000 virtual — published bands, guidelines, not quotes) speaks to the intersection of immersive tech and finance. For the macro layer, few keynotes carry more weight than Jim Rogers ($100,000–$200,000 in-person, $30,000–$50,000 virtual) or former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan (English and Hindi), both of whom regularly headline Asian central-banking and investment summits. Marc Faber and Andy Xie offer the contrarian, China-markets edge that Hong Kong finance audiences expect; Andrew Sheng, the veteran regulator and author, connects financial history to today's systemic risk debates. Ayesha Khanna ($50,000–$100,000 in-person, $10,000–$20,000 virtual) covers AI's collision with financial services, and Edith Yeung — the investor behind 500 Startups' Greater China push — gives startup and VC audiences a founder's-eye view of the region's tech deal flow. Book this category for banking conferences, wealth-management forums, insurtech and crypto events where the audience trades for a living and rewards speakers who bring genuine market scars.
Shanghai-based economist; former Morgan Stanley Asia chief economist; speaks on China and global markets (China Speakers Agency listing).
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Hong Kong-based journalist and broadcaster; founder of Forkast; professional emcee, moderator and sought-after speaker on blockchain, AI and finance.
Co-founder and CEO of ADDO AI. AI strategist; smart-cities speaker. Travels from Singapore.
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Venture capitalist; general partner at Race Capital and seed investor in Solana; born in Hong Kong, based in the US; listed by China Speakers Agency; spoke at Consensus Hong Kong 2025.
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Hong Kong-based technology and finance speaker covering crypto, digital assets and fintech.
CEO of Orchestrator. AI technologist and bitcoin expert. Travels from Singapore.
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Investor and author; co-founder of the Quantum Fund; based in Singapore; speaks on global markets.
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Chiang Mai-based investor and publisher of the Gloom, Boom & Doom Report; speaks on global markets.
Former RBI governor and IMF chief economist; Chicago-based; speaks on global finance to APAC audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Which fintech speakers have published fee bands?
Published bands — guidelines, not quotes (AAE Speakers, Oct 2026): Henri Arslanian $10,000–$20,000 in person; Jason J. Sosa $20,000–$30,000 in person, under $10,000 virtual; Jim Rogers $100,000–$200,000 in person, $30,000–$50,000 virtual; Ayesha Khanna $50,000–$100,000 in person, $10,000–$20,000 virtual. All other fintech speakers are enquiry-based.
Can fintech speakers address crypto regulation for a Hong Kong audience?
Yes — regulatory perspective is a strength of this category. Henri Arslanian and Andrew Sheng regularly cover digital-asset regulation and central-bank policy, which maps well onto Hong Kong's evolving virtual-asset licensing regime. Brief the speaker on your audience (regulators, banks, or retail-facing firms) for the sharpest fit.
Do any fintech speakers present in languages besides English?
Raghuram Rajan presents in English and Hindi. The rest of this category is listed for English-language keynotes; if your event needs Mandarin or Cantonese delivery, raise it in the enquiry and the bureau can advise on options.
What is the typical lead time for a top fintech keynote?
Names like Jim Rogers and Raghuram Rajan book 3–6 months out, especially around flagship events such as Hong Kong FinTech Week. Mid-band speakers (Henri Arslanian, Ayesha Khanna) are often bookable 6–10 weeks ahead.
Are virtual fintech keynotes available?
Most speakers in this category offer virtual formats at lower bands — published examples include Jason J. Sosa under $10,000 and Ayesha Khanna at $10,000–$20,000 (published bands, guidelines, not quotes). Virtual works well for panel discussions and fireside chats across time zones.