Banqi Partners with MiniMax, OSL, and Animoca Brands to Host VIP Connects, Focusing on AI and Payment Integration

On November 5, 2026, Banqi, in collaboration with MiniMax, OSL, and Animoca Brands, hosted the "VIP Connects: Where AI Meets Payment" event in Central Hong Kong. The event invited industry professionals and partners from the fields of artificial intelligence, fintech, and digital assets to engage in discussions about the integration of AI and payment systems, as well as cross-industry collaboration.

Guests engaging in discussions at the VIP Connects event

Gathering AI and Financial Industry Representatives

The event commenced with an opening speech by Banqi founder Allen Lau, followed by a panel discussion. Participants included Jefferson Lee, Global Business Director for Southeast Asia and Hong Kong at MiniMax; Ming Li, Researcher and Business Director at OSL Group AI Labs; and Kenneth Shek, CEO of MOCA Network under Animoca Brands. The discussion was moderated by Sean Chan, Business Development Manager at Banqi.

Sean Chan｜Banqi

Jefferson Lee (Jeff)｜MiniMax

Ming Li｜OSL Group

Kenneth Shek｜MOCA Network

The theme of the event, "Where AI Meets Payment," aimed to bridge diverse perspectives on AI technology, payment services, and the digital asset ecosystem, providing a platform for attendees to discuss product directions, application needs, and collaboration opportunities.

Exploring Application Directions from Natural Language Commands to Payment Execution

As AI assistants gradually integrate into daily services, connecting user needs to specific services and transaction processes has become a significant topic in the intersection of AI and fintech.

Banqi's product direction focuses on connecting service providers with payment capabilities through AI assistants, allowing users to express their needs in natural language and complete service selection and payment within the same operational process. Banqi hopes to use this event to explore relevant practical applications with partners from various fields, promoting service integration and business collaboration.

Ongoing Communication to Promote Collaboration

In addition to the panel discussion, the event also included a free networking session, allowing attendees to engage in in-depth discussions regarding their business needs and collaboration directions.

Banqi expresses gratitude to all co-hosts, guests, and partners for their participation, as well as to Foresight News for providing media support. After the event, Banqi will continue to follow up on the connections made during this event to explore collaboration opportunities in the AI, payment, and digital asset sectors.

Backdrop of the VIP Connects event

About Banqi

Banqi is a fintech company based in Hong Kong, focusing on the integration of AI and payment services. Leveraging AI assistants, cards, and payment functionalities, it aims to create an integrated experience from user needs to transaction execution.

Official website: http://www.banqi.io

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