Fintech Islands will return to Sam Lord’s Castle, a Wyndham Grand Resort, in stunning St Philip, Barbados for the third staging of the Caribbean’s international financial technology conference, dubbed FiX25.

Set to take place January 24-26, the three-day conference provides attendees with a dive deep into the latest trends, innovations, and strategies in the financial technology space. In addition to networking, it affords participants the opportunity to experience the rich culture of Barbados while expanding their influence.

Fintech Islands, known for bringing together fintech visionaries from around the world, will facilitate networking with fintech leaders from the Caribbean, the Americas, Europe, and Africa from among over 700 attendees and insights from over 125 speakers.

According to the organisers of the conference, “Our mission is to serve as a catalyst for building a more inclusive and efficient financial system in the Caribbean and globally. FiX25 will bring together over 700 fintech leaders from across the Caribbean and around the world, uniting a community that is redefining the future of financial services.”

“Fintech Islands conferences uniquely blend business opportunities with immersive island cultural experiences. Don’t miss this unparalleled chance to forge valuable connections while indulging in the best of Barbados—from the rhythms of soca music to rum tastings and sunset catamaran cruises. We invite you to be part of this extraordinary event.”

Among the speakers slated for the conference are: Sanjib Kalita, founder and CEO of Guppy and chairman of Fintech Meetup; Maya Parboh, CEO of Daedalus Labs, who is also a candidate for the presidency of Suriname; Bajan Dave Dowrich, CEO of TIAA in the United States; Cable & Wireless Communications CEO Inge Smidts; Jason Hayward, Bermuda’s minister of economy and labour; and Andrew Takyi-Appiah, Ghanaian founder and managing director of Zeepay.

Jamaican author and media personality Dr Terri-Karelle Johnson will host and moderate the three-day event.

“The quality and depth of our speaker lineup at FiX25 is truly world-class, featuring fintech leaders from around the globe representing a diverse array of expertise and perspectives,” the organisers outlined.

As with the previous staging of Fintech Island, FiX25 will see early-stage Caribbean fintech start-ups participating in an accelerator programme and competing in a pitch competition.

“Our cohort founders will receive personalised coaching from leading global fintech expert, investor and advisor Matteo Rizzi through our partnership with TimePledge Network,” the host noted.