Edward Cable

Roadblock Title:

Using open source to power global payments: Learn the architecture, tools, and integration strategies

Time:

Wednesday - 1:00 PM (Tower C)

Abstract:

This session will explore the tremendous economic and social impact opportunity in unlocking last-mile payments innovation in both the private and public sectors. We will cover use cases such as G2P/P2G payments, financial inclusion, merchant payments, and cross-border remittances. Attendees will gain practical insights into the components of an open-source payment orchestration engine, and learn how to design, integrate, and scale solutions using configurable workflows and extensible connectors across multiple digital payment rails.

Real-world case studies from Mifos ecosystem members across Brazil, Mexico, India, Kenya, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe will showcase how open-source engines like PH-EE can lower software development costs, accelerate time to market, and enable innovative payment solutions. We will also delve into how generative AI and real-time fraud detection can be leveraged in the payments landscape.

Bio:

Edward Cable is the President and CEO of the Mifos Initiative, and a founding member of the Apache Fineract PMC. He is a recognized leader in technology-enabled financial inclusion and open service financial services innovation. Edward has been deeply involved in open source fintech solutions since 2007, particularly for emerging markets, and leads the Mifos Initiative in its mission to build innovative financial services with open-source tools. He is passionate about community-driven financial inclusion and oversees a global ecosystem of fintechs and financial institutions. Outside of work, Edward tends to his menagerie of animals in the majestic Redwoods.