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The next session, ‘Disrupt or Be Disrupted: The New Paradigm of Financial Intermediation’ looked at how blockchain-enabled
services are transforming traditional banking models. Industry leaders discussed the use of alternative data sources, advanced
analytics, and innovative risk assessment models to democratise access to capital. Marcel Kasumovich, Deputy CIO, Coinbase
Asset Management, UAE/USA, moderated this enlightening session, which had Sean Kiernan, CEO and Founder, Greengage,
UK, Lina Hediah, CEO and Co-Founder, CXDA, UAE, Jose J. Perez Aguinaga, CTO and Co-Founder, Tungsten, UAE, and Tin Pei
Ling, Co-President, MetaComp, Singapore, as speakers.

Tin Pei Ling commented, “Being a part of the SuperBridge Summit 2024 was truly exciting, as it paved the way for us to actively
contribute to the development of a future in which finance is accessible to everyone. Eliminating long-standing obstacles,
democratising capital access, and creating a more inclusive financial ecosystem are all being made possible by the integration
of alternative data sources, advanced analytics, and innovative risk assessment methods. It is essential to stimulate strategic
dialogue to advance these efforts and support the digital future.”

The final session, titled ‘India: The Promised Land,’ focused on India's potential to reclaim its title as the fastest-growing
large economy, as well as its emergence as a ‘G3’ member alongside the United States and China. The session focused on
the structural challenges that India needs to overcome to maintain strong growth and maintain its status as a global
economic powerhouse. The speakers included Abid Junaid, Chairman and Managing Director, Radiant Star Group, and Vish
Narain, Managing Partner, Pulsar Group (ex- TPG Growth), India. The session was expertly moderated by Vanessa Xu,
Executive Chairman and CIO of VS Partners and Co-founder, SuperBridge Council, Hong Kong S.A.R.

The day concluded with a closing ceremony and keynote address led by Sarah Cocker, event emcee, that summarised the
summit’s key takeaways and inspired attendees to apply their newly gained insights in future endeavours. The SuperBridge
Summit 2024 successfully convened industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the trends that will shape the
future of finance and global economies, as well as groundbreaking initiatives to guide the new generation. More importantly,
the event laid the groundwork for future collaborations and offered invaluable networking opportunities for all participants.

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About SuperBridge Summit
The summit is a pioneering platform aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation among the world's fastest growing
economies. The summit connects, ignites and unites leaders from all walks of life to magnify under-represented voices, give
centre stage to vast opportunities from Global East and Global South, and catalyses meaningful actions, rendering them both
visible and impactful on a global scale. The event will provide a platform for business leaders, investors, and policymakers to
exchange insights and identify new opportunities for cooperation in sectors such as technology, manufacturing, energy, life
sciences, mobility, commerce, and agriculture. The event will bring together an esteemed group of global leaders from China,
South Korea, India, Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Nigeria, Egypt, Indonesia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and other GCC
countries. The summit held in Dubai, UAE, is expected to attract widespread attention from the international business
community.

About Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC):
A global business facilitator since 1979, Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) is home to the region’s leading purpose-built
convention and exhibition centre. DWTC provides a platform for connecting people, products, innovation and ideas from
around the world through a dynamic calendar of international trade exhibitions and its own roster of sector leading mega
events. As a designated free zone, complemented by award-winning commercial real estate, DWTC plays an integral role in
Dubai and the region’s growth story. Since its inauguration, DWTC has hosted over 6,000 events, with an estimated economic
output of AED 248 billion, attracting over 38 million business visitors to Dubai.

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