In the modern era, digital payments have undergone a revolutionary transformation, reshaping the way individuals and businesses conduct transactions worldwide. The global digital payment scenario has evolved rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing consumer preferences, and the need for secure, efficient, and convenient financial transactions. To address the advancements, groundbreaking innovations and global collaborations, the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), the Payments Council of India (PCI), and the Fintech Convergence Council (FCC) with Lyra Network as ‘Payment Enabler’, organized Global Fintech Fest 2023, with the theme, ‘Global Collaboration for a Responsible Financial Ecosystem’

The Global Fintech Fest 2023, the largest fintech conference, concluded on 7th September with resounding success. Hosted at the prestigious Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai, the event brought together industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers from around the globe for three days of insightful discussions, networking, and delivering cutting-edge insights.

Lyra Network, a globally recognized leader in digital payment solutions, made a significant impact at the Global Fintech Fest 2023. As a payment Enabler, Lyra took an active part in panel discussions, and other events and hosted a booth at GFF23.

Mr Christophe Mariette, Commercial Director and Chairman, Lyra India, took part as a panellist for the panel discussion, ‘Role of instant and interoperable payment systems in driving MSME international trade’, The session explored the pivotal role of instant and interoperable payment systems in empowering MSMEs and fostering economic growth. Mr. Rajesh Desai, Co-Founder, CEO & MD, Lyra India moderated a diverse panel for panel discussion, ‘Merchant acquiring and the $100 billion opportunity in small business’. Whereas, Mr Manoj Varma, Head-Payment, Lyra India took part as a panellist for the panel,’ Advanced Analytics: Making Payments Smarter’.

Lyra Network also hosted a couple of events like, ‘Spotlight France’ and ‘Product Launch’.

Spotlight France event was hosted under the theme, Lyra – taking UPI from Kirana to the Eiffel Tower, based on UPI’s successful journey to France. The event was graced by the presence of the Consulat Général de France à Bombay, Resp. Mr. Jean-Marc SERE-CHARLET and Mr. Ritesh Shukla, CEO, NPCI International. Lyra also took this opportunity to launch the white paper written by Mr. Manoj Varma, Head-Payment at Lyra Network titled, ‘UPI-the Global Currency’.

Lyra also conducted another buzzing event, ‘Yes Bank- Product Launch’, which was powered by Lyra. Where Yes Bank unveiled YES BANK Digital POS terminal, YES BANK Payment Gateway solution and YES BANK SoundBox all powered by Lyra Network. These cutting-edge solutions are poised to meet the evolving demands of businesses within the fintech landscape. Their extensive feature sets, unwavering reliability, and steadfast commitment to security render them indispensable tools in the realm of payment processing and financial transactions.