Events
FinTech: A Lever for Innovation Toward a Sustainable Future
December 21, 2023, Brussels, Belgium; Fez, Kingdom of Morocco
December 21, 2023, Brussels, Belgium; Fez, Kingdom of Morocco
Turritopsis once again demonstrated its commitment to fostering dialogue on sustainable development by successfully organizing the sixth edition of the Sustainable Development Action Day (JADD), this time in collaboration with the Faculty of Legal, Economic, and Social Sciences of Fez, Morocco. The event, held on December 21, 2023, focused on the captivating theme of “FinTech: A Lever for Innovation Toward a Sustainable Future.”
The day explored the essential link between FinTech and sustainable development, highlighting its significant inclusive role. Concrete examples, such as crowdfunding and Insurtech, were presented, illustrating the relevance of specific FinTech models. The discussion focused on the FinTech solutions ecosystem, addressing challenges related to eKYC. The conversation also extended to the rapid evolution of the sector and its impact on a sustainable future. FinTech solutions were emphasized for their crucial role in managing climate-related issues. Finally, crowdfunding was recognized as a significant added value in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), showcasing its powerful potential to support sustainable projects.
The day began with an opening speech by Dr. Abdelilah Belatik, President of Turritopsis, followed by a panel of experts and professionals. To establish the link between sustainable development and FinTech and lay the groundwork for in-depth discussions, a brief presentation was delivered by:
- Pr. Marc DESCHAMPS, Vice-President, Turritopsis AISBL, Belgium
- Rachid Ettaai, Strategic Planning Manager, Turritopsis AISBL
The program continued with the first session, “Understanding the Transformative Power of FinTech for Sustainability,” featuring the following speakers:
- Jean Marc CLERC, Executive Director, WiSEED Transitions, France
- Amine Fassi Fihri, CEO, INDATACORE, Morocco
- Boubkeur AJDIR, Expert in Decentralized Finance, France
The second session, “The FinTech Ecosystem for Sustainable Development,” included contributions from:
- Yassin Bakkar, Assistant Professor, Queen’s University Belfast, UK
- Ms. Noha Shacker, Founder and Secretary General, Egyptian FinTech Association, Egypt
- Dr. Hassan Azganin, Founder, ConsulTech-zg, Morocco
The day concluded with discussions involving students and various participants. Turritopsis aims to organize similar events as part of the Sustainable Development Action Days (JADD) to create a platform for dialogue and facilitate the sharing of knowledge on relevant sustainability topics, while actively engaging participants in these discussions.
