About the Conference
The International Conference on Foundations of FinTech and
Cryptocurrency 2026 delves into the technological, economic, and
regulatory underpinnings of modern financial innovations. This
workshop bridges theory and practice, exploring the design of
blockchain protocols, the economics of digital assets, and the
evolving landscape of decentralized finance. Participants will
engage in discussions on the potential and challenges of
FinTech, aiming to shape the future of secure, efficient, and
inclusive financial systems.
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Registration | |
| 09:00 – 09:30 | Opening Remarks | Welcome address |
| 09:30 – 10:15 | Keynote Address |
Speaker: Dr. Adam Evan Potter (PhD,
Universiti Sains Malaysia)
Topic: The New Digital Economy: Intersections of Low-Carbon Growth and Emerging Markets |
| 10:15 – 11:00 | Keynote Address |
Speaker: Dr. Yixue Duan (Associate Professor, Xi'an
Jiaotong University)
Topic: Bridging the Gap: The Integration of Industry and Digital Finance Development |
| 11:00 – 13:00 | Lunch Break | |
| 13:00 – 13:45 | Keynote Address |
Speaker: Muhammad Ayaz (Monash University)
Topic: The AI-Powered Blockchain: Next-Generation Foundations for Digital Currency |
| 13:45 – 14:30 | Q & A | |
| 14:30 – 15:00 | Closing Remarks |
Title: PhD
Major: International Business
Affiliation: Universiti Sains Malaysia
Title: Doctor
Major: Industrial Economics
Affiliation: Xi'an Jiaotong University
Title: Associate Professor
Major: Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence
Affiliation: Monash University
Raza Syed Ali (University of Kent, Assistant Professor)
Nafeesa Mughal (Xi'an Jiaotong University, PhD)
Muhammad Waqasi (Xi'an Jiaotong University, Assistant Professor)
QURAT UL AIN (Xi'an Jiaotong University, PhD )
All submissions will be screened and peer-reviewed by reviewers holding PhD and Doctor of Engineering degrees, as well as associate professors from universities and research institutes worldwide.
The review process adopts a double-blind peer-review policy.