The Asian Financial Forum (AFF) is the region’s premier platform that brings together influential leaders from government, finance, and business communities globally for ground-breaking discussions and exchange of insights on the global economy from an Asian perspective. The AFF 2025 convened over 130 elite speakers from around the world and attracted over 3,600 visitors from 60 countries and regions, including over 70 overseas and Mainland China delegations, participating for thought leadership and discussions while witnessing the latest fintech advancements, emerging business strategies, and expanding their professional networks.
As an integral part of the forum, the Deal-Making facilitates one-to-one meetings between sources of funds and sources of deals, enabling participants to meet with potential business partners from around the world. At AFF 2025, over 720 meetings were arranged for over 560 project owners and over 280 investors in various sectors, including fintech, environment, energy & clean tech, food & agriculture, healthcare tech, deep tech, infrastructure & real estate and more.
Fintech Showcase, InnoVenture Salon, FintechHK Startup Salon and other themed zones brought together over 140 exhibitors, including international financial institutions, technology companies, start-ups, investment promotion agencies, and sponsors, showcasing a wide range of financial innovations, advanced solutions, and revolutionary business ideas aimed at promoting business collaboration and empowering entrepreneurs and startups.
The success of AFF 2025 was brought by the guidance of AFF’s Honorary Advisors and the Steering Committee with a wealth of expertise.
