The Fintech Islands Experience (FiX) 2025: Building the Fintech Ecosystem in the Caribbean
About FiX
The Fintech Islands Experience (FiX) returns to the Caribbean for its third successive year, from January 22-24, 2025, focusing on three core pillars: entrepreneurship, policy, and talent. This highly successful financial conference will be held again at the Sam Lord’s Castle Wyndham Grand Barbados Resort.
FiX25 aims to bring together a community of disruptive and innovative leaders who are redefining financial services under its core pillars. These pillars are designed to foster a thriving fintech ecosystem by providing start-ups with the foundation they need, creating regulatory frameworks that enable growth, and developing a knowledgeable and skilled workforce capable of steering the Caribbean’s fintech future.
Allison Hunte, Co-founder and CEO of Fintech Islands, will be speaking at FiX25. She stated that the Caribbean is witnessing a fintech revolution driven by a diverse array of start-ups, regulatory shifts, and international partnerships. Several regional Heads of Government, Cabinet ministers, and central bankers, as well as international fintech CEOs and developers, are already confirmed to speak at FiX25.
According to Allison Hunte, the Caribbean is poised for further growth in fintech services. She pointed out that the number of active fintech companies operating in Latin America and the Caribbean increased by 340 percent between 2017 and 2023. The number of companies rose from 703 in 18 countries to 3,069 in 26 countries.
The Caribbean has seen numerous examples of fintech advancements, including the development of e-payment systems, digital wallets, central bank digital currencies, peer-to-peer lending platforms, fintech innovation hubs, and regulatory sandboxes. These innovations have created new job opportunities and spurred economic growth.
Fintech Islands is ready to do its part to build the right environment to unlock new fintech opportunities across the Caribbean. The three-day event, which is expected to attract over 700 attendees from across the globe, along with more than 100 speakers and 50+ sponsors, will explore emerging technologies like AI-driven fintech and blockchain and how these advancements reshape financial security and enhance payment systems.
FiX25 promises a transformative experience, blending business-building opportunities with rich cultural experiences and unparalleled networking prospects.
Conclusion
FiX25 is a unique opportunity for fintech leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to come together and shape the future of fintech in the Caribbean. With its focus on entrepreneurship, policy, and talent, FiX is poised to unlock new opportunities for growth and development in the region.
FAQs
* When is FiX25 taking place?
+ January 22-24, 2025
* Where is FiX25 being held?
+ Sam Lord’s Castle Wyndham Grand Barbados Resort
* Who is speaking at FiX25?
+ Regional Heads of Government, Cabinet ministers, central bankers, international fintech CEOs and developers
* How many attendees is FiX25 expecting?
+ Over 700 attendees from across the globe
* What are the core pillars of FiX?
+ Entrepreneurship, policy, and talent