Can fintech and digital innovation transform the financial landscape for underserved populations? This pressing question will take center stage at the upcoming two-day event, “The Digital Future: Fintech, AI, and the Path to Financial Inclusion.”

Hosted by the Lab for Inclusive Fintech (LIFT) at the University of California, Berkeley, and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), this conference aims to shed light on the potential of financial technologies to foster financial health and prosperity.

Taking place on December 11-12, 2023, at the prestigious Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, the conference will feature industry leaders, policymakers, and renowned scholars. Keynote speaker Dean Karlan, Chief Economist at USAID and Professor of Economics and Finance at Northwestern University will provide valuable insights into the future implications of fintech, AI, and blockchain technologies.

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The conference will serve as a platform for exploring the latest advancements in fintech, AI, and blockchain, and their potential to address the unique challenges faced by underserved populations. By examining the intersection of technology and financial inclusion, attendees will gain valuable insights that will inform policy and industry agendas, paving the way for inclusive and sustainable financial systems.

Sessions and panels will be conducted in person, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage with experts and peers directly. For those unable to attend in person, remote participation via live stream will be available, ensuring that valuable knowledge and discussions are accessible to a wider audience. To join virtually register here

The Lab for Inclusive Fintech (LIFT) at UC Berkeley, known for its cutting-edge research on fintech, AI, and big data, is at the forefront of reimagining digital financial services for vulnerable populations and businesses. LIFT’s partnerships with the private sector, non-profits, and policymakers enable the generation of impactful research agendas.