How the top freelance marketplaces see the world of talent changing in the next 3 years. What Malt and JobandTalent are doing to shape how contingent work and how freelancers are empowered to do more than side hustles. A comparison between two of the most established players and Workfree, a smaller start-up taking a different approach in offering freelances ownership in the platform and to create their own workpods.

Have you ever wondered what makes a hacker tick? Thought about how or why they could possibly wish to target your scaling business or emerging platform? What value they might get from you, and what kind of damage they might try to inflict? What better way to find out than to ask them in person!? Willem is a professional Penetration Tester, sometimes referred to as an "ethical hacker" or as we like to say, a friendly one. Join Willem in conversation with the Yoncé of Tech Policy, Pearlé Nwaezeigwe, for what promises to be a memorable highlight of your 2024 Global Summit. Find out about the path behind the person, the hacker's mindset, and how Pentesting can form the foundations of your Cyber Security plans.

This panel will delve into the critical relationship between micromobility operations and insurance sustainability, exploring the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. We will examine the current insurance landscape, focusing on the viability and sustainability of insurance models for micromobility. Additionally, we will address the importance of collaboration within the insurance industry and the regulatory considerations that impact operations, as well as exploring future trends that could shape the insurance framework for micromobility.

Traditional Know Your Customer (KYC) processes are struggling to keep up with the rapidly changing landscape of online threats. In this session, we will dive into the limitations of conventional KYC methods and explore new, more effective approaches for verifying user identities and building trust throughout the entire user journey. Learn how to leverage behavioral analytics and advanced fraud prevention techniques to enhance security while delivering a seamless user experience. We will also provide practical insights on how to integrate these innovative strategies into existing digital platforms and marketplace frameworks. Finally, we’ll look ahead at the future of trust and verification, helping you prepare for the emerging challenges and opportunities in the digital marketplace ecosystem.

On this panel we will discuss the struggles of late of micro-mobility providers but also how the long-term sustainability of Micro-Mobility operators relies on creating better regulation and fit for purpose insurance requirements. That can only be achieved by collaborating with regulators and demonstrating trust and safety with compelling risk data.

Incidents and legal threats are inevitable, regardless of how robust your trust and safety policies may be. Join this session for a comprehensive roadmap for preparing and responding to such events, emphasizing the importance of centralized monitoring and information preservation. It details effective engagement strategies with users, media, law enforcement, and attorneys, highlighting empathy and timely responses. The session will offer practical advice on managing user complaints, social media crises, and legal inquiries while maintaining a strong legal posture. Attendees will learn how to turn challenging situations into opportunities to reinforce trust and safety within their platforms.

The financial landscape is rapidly evolving, with cross-border payments projected to reach $290 trillion by 2030, driving the need for faster, more transparent payment innovations. This session will explore the growing influence of alternative payment methods, which present both opportunities for financial inclusion and challenges in regulation and integration. As global expansion continues, the demand for hyper-personalized payment experiences intensifies, necessitating strategic local partnerships for tailored solutions. Additionally, the session will emphasize the critical role of interoperability in enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Finally, we will discuss how Generative AI (GenAI) is revolutionizing financial services by streamlining processes such as onboarding, risk management, and fraud prevention, leading to improved ROI and productivity.