Shafique R Ibrahim, the Founder of FXB Payment Summit, is a Chief Digital Information Officer with 20 years of extensive experience in Transformational Technology. He has spearheaded digital growth in payments and cross-border remittances through strategic partnerships with fintech, government, and financial institutions. Shafique has created new revenue streams by leveraging innovative technologies and introduced Payment APIs for both B2B and B2C business models. His contributions have earned him various CIO awards and recognition as one of the ’50 Most Influential Payment Professionals’ at the World Payment Congress.Shafique has developed and executed strategic technology visions and roadmaps, serving as the technology evangelist with an emphasis on a cloud-first approach, leading a multicultural team across IT infrastructure, information security and governance, software development, and support to meet business objectives and enhance overall efficiency. His expertise spans payment solutions, cross-border remittances, prepaid cards, mobile payments, blockchain, and process automation. He has worked closely with local and international banks, payment processors, Western Union, Visa, Etihad Airline, and other industry players to introduce new digital payment products and enhance customer experiences. Shafique is also an active member, advisor, and speaker at various blockchain, fintech, and payment forums.