Payment Systems in the Age of AI:The Asia-Pacific Experience

Join the Global Payments Group (GPG) and the Embassy of Malaysia in Washington, D.C., for an evening conversation alongside DC Fintech Week on Asia-Pacific payment systems in the age of AI, from fast payments to interoperability to AI-enabled commerce. Asia-Pacific has led the world's shift in payments. Over the past decade, real-time systems, mobile wallets, QR codes and contactless cards have transformed how the region pays and gets paid, powering commerce, remittances and financial inclusion. The policy frontier is now moving from domestic adoption to cross-border interoperability. Malaysia's DuitNow and its role in ASEAN have offered a model for faster, cheaper and more accessible cross-border payments. With AI shaping the next phase, new questions are emerging about compliance, fraud, know-your-customer (KYC) requirements and friction for users. Program5:30–6:00 p.m. Doors open & networking6:00–6:10 p.m. Welcome remarks by Malaysian Ambassador to the U.S., H.E. Tan Sri Muhammad Shahrul Ikram Yaakob 6:10–7:15 p.m. Moderated panel & audience Q&A7:15–8:30 p.m. Networking reception (food & drinks provided) By invitation only. The discussion is held under the Chatham House Rule.