FinTech Webinar | Financial Technology and Strategic AI Integration in FinTech: Transforming Banking, Payments, and Building a Sustainable Economy—Challenges and Opportunities, 12 December 2024
Date: 12 December 2024 at 09:30 a.m. CET | 3:30 a.m. EST | 4:30 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 869 8129 1386
In the digital era, financial technology (FinTech) and the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) are radically transforming the landscape of financial services. This webinar aims to explore how these innovations not only optimize banking and payment processes but also contribute to the development of a more sustainable economy.
Webinar Objectives:
- Analysis of the Impact of Financial Technologies: examining how FinTech has redefined financial interactions and improved the accessibility of financial services;
- Integration of AI in financial services: discussing the current applications of artificial intelligence in the banking sector, such as predictive analytics, risk management, and process automation;
- Challenges and Opportunities: identifying the challenges faced by financial institutions in adopting these technologies, including regulation, data security, and ethics in AI usage;
- Building a Sustainable Economy: analyzing how FinTech and AI can contribute to sustainable development by supporting green initiatives and promoting social responsibility.
This webinar will provide a platform for essential discussions regarding the future of financial services and the integration of emerging technologies, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that they present.
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Program:
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Speaker/Presentation |
Time in CET |
Time in EDT |
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Prof. Dr. Otilia Manta |
09:30 a.m.–09:40 a.m. |
04:30 p.m.–04:40 p.m. |
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Prof. Valentina Vasile |
09:40 a.m.–09:55 a.m. |
04:40 p.m.–04:55 p.m. |
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Dr. Maria Palazzo |
09:55 a.m.–10:10 a.m. |
04:55 p.m.–05:10 p.m. |
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Prof. Ovidiu Folcut |
10:10 a.m.–10:25 a.m. |
05:10 p.m.–05:25 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Otilia Manta |
10:25 a.m.–10:40 a.m. |
05:25 p.m.–05:40 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Giusy Sica |
10:40 a.m.–10:55 a.m. |
05:40 p.m.–05:55 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Shigeyuki Hamori The Higher The Better? Hedging and Investment Strategies in Cryptocurrency Markets: Insights from Higher Moment Spillover |
10:55 a.m.–11:10 a.m. |
05:55 p.m.–06:10 p.m. |
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Q&A Session |
11:10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. |
06:10 p.m.–06:30 p.m. |
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Prof. Dr. Otilia Manta Closing of Webinar |
11:30 a.m.–11:35 a.m. |
06:30 p.m.–06:35 p.m. |
Webinar Chair and Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Otilia Manta (Chair), Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania;
- Prof. Valentina Vasile, Institute of National Economy (INE), Romanian Academy, Bucharest, Romania;
- Dr. Maria Palazzo, Universitas Mercatorum, Rome, Italy;
- Prof. Ovidiu Folcut, Romanian American University, Bucharest, Romania;
- Prof. Dr. Giusy Sica, “Policies for Cultural and Creative Enterprises” Hub, Alto Osservatorio per le Politiche Europe, Italy;
- Prof. Dr. Shigeyuki Hamori, Faculty of Political Science and Economics, Yamato University, Japan; Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University, Japan.
Relevant Special Issue:
Guest Editors: Dr. Otilia Manta, Prof. Dr. Valentina Vasile and Prof. Dr. Shigeyuki Hamori
Deadline for Manuscript Submissions: 20 May 2025.