The Economist Impact | Finance Transformed: Exploring the Intersection of Finance 2.0 and Web3

The combination of finance 2.0 and web3 has the potential to reshape the financial sector and revolutionise the way financial services are delivered. Enabling this shift towards a more decentralised, secure and efficient financial system and leveraging emerging technologies such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and the internet of things will create new business opportunities and revenue streams for financial institutions. The Transformation Agenda, programmed by The Economist Impact and sponsored by Bahrain Economic Development Board, explores the opportunities and challenges presented by the convergence of finance and advanced technology. Speakers include: Dalal Buhejji, Executive director – business development financial services, Bahrain Economic Development Board Angela Johnson De Wet, Director – head of engineering, Natwest Jason Maude, Chief technology advocate, Starling Bank Prashant Jajodia, Managing client partner UK&I financial services sector, IBM Nikhil Rathi, Chief executive, UK Financial Conduct Authority In conversation with: Joshua Roberts, Capital markets correspondent, The Economist