ADGM, Temenos collaborate to host fintech innovation jam on March 7

Banking software systems provider Temenos will be organizing five ‘innovation jam’ series on fintech, hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), at the international financial centre in Abu Dhabi, on March 7th, 2017.

The unique event series is driven by innovation and attracts fintech companies and visionaries of financial sector in order to collaborate and participate in the Temenos Innovation Jam, the release stated.

“The partnership with Temenos is a further testament of ADGM’s commitment in developing a dynamic and sustainable fintech ecosystem for financial and fintech participants in Abu Dhabi and regionally.  We look forward to welcoming the regional fintech talents and participants from Innovation Jam to ADGM and Abu Dhabi.  We will continue to work closely with strategic partners and stakeholders to support innovations and business opportunities,” Richard Teng, CEO of the Financial Regulatory Services Authority, ADGM, said.

Last year’s Temenos Innovation Jam event series saw an impressive lineup of 58 fintech companies from 17 countries. Four regional heats were held in London, Miami, Singapore and Dubai, where these fintechs showcased their demo of innovative products and solutions, followed by the final event in Barcelona.

The event series will see one of the most influential fintech gurus and international speaker, Sam Maule, Director, Senior Practice Lead, Digital & FInTech at NTT DATA Americas, who will be re-visiting the region to shed light on the latest fintech trends.

Fintech startups who wish to showcase their demo for the 2017 regional Temenos Innovation Jam event, can register before February 10. The selected fintech firms will get a chance to win a place at the Global Innovation Jam finals taking place at the upcoming Temenos Community Forum (TCF) in Lisbon, Portugal, in April 2017.  Bankers, regulators and fintech enthusiasts that want to attend the event, can register on the website for free as delegates.

“We are delighted to be partnering this year with a visionary body such as ADGM who believes and supports our Temenos Innovation Jam, Abu Dhabi event on March 7th. As a broad-based regulator of financial and non-financial services, ADGM’s support of our initiative exhibits their diligence and commitment to continue to develop and foster the regional and international FinTech space,” Ben Robinson, Chief Marketing Officer at Temenos, said.