Ajmal Samuel
Keynote Speaker: Innovative Fintech Leader & CEO of FTS.Money; Endurance Athlete & First Adaptive Paraglider in Asia & Africa; Disability Rights Advocate
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Ajmal Samuel Biography
Ajmal Samuel is a Hong Kong–based entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and social impact advocate whose life embodies resilience and reinvention. At 21, while serving in the Pakistan Armed Forces, a road accident left him paraplegic. What could have been a life-defining limitation instead became the catalyst for an extraordinary journey. Samuel went on to build a distinguished career in financial technology, founding and leading companies including Cityline, Hong Kong’s first online ticketing platform, OCTO3 Group Holdings, and FTS.Money, which focuses on global payments and fintech innovation. With over three decades of business experience across Asia, Samuel is recognized for his expertise in fintech, entrepreneurship, and market expansion. He has advised corporates and worked alongside non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and venture partners to bridge innovation and social impact.
Beyond business, Samuel has redefined physical and mental limits as a national-level endurance athlete, competing in rowing, handcycling, marathons, and triathlons. In 2023, he became the first adaptive paragliding pilot in Asia and Africa, a milestone captured in the documentary "Pendulum Control," which has been shortlisted for international film festivals. He has delivered over one hundred keynotes, panels, and workshops to audiences ranging from multinational corporations to universities, sharing his insights on diversity and inclusion, leadership under adversity, resilience, and the power of mindset. Samuel’s contributions have been recognized through multiple awards, including the Rick Hansen Difference Maker Award and the RTHK Outstanding Achiever Award, as well as being listed on the Zubin Foundation Diversity List.
Through his foundation, the Ajmal Samuel Foundation (ASF), he actively promotes adaptive sports, wellness, and inclusive policies across Asia. His speaking topics span fintech and innovation, entrepreneurship, diversity and inclusion, and resilience and leadership, inspiring audiences to rethink what is possible when courage replaces doubt. Samuel continues to headline events that connect business, social change, and personal empowerment, proving that a wheelchair is no barrier to ambition, leadership, or adventure.
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Ajmal Samuel Speaking Topics
When we think of disability, the focus is often on accessibility — ramps, elevators, compliance. Yet true inclusion begins beyond access: it’s about empowerment, recognizing ability in all its forms, and unlocking innovation through diversity.
In this keynote, Ajmal Samuel shares his journey from a Pakistan Armed Forces officer to fintech entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and Asia and Africa’s first adaptive paragliding pilot. Paralyzed at 21, he rebuilt his life through resilience, grit, and vision — proving that limitations can become strengths.
Ajmal challenges businesses to see inclusion not as charity but as strategy. Diverse abilities drive innovation, resilience, and stronger performance. Through powerful personal stories and practical insights, he shows how to move from compliance to empowerment, fostering cultures where everyone can thrive.
Audiences leave with a new perspective: accessibility is the beginning, not the end, of inclusion.
From the battlefield to the boardroom, Ajmal Samuel has lived the transformation from military discipline to entrepreneurial agility. Drawing on his early years as an officer in the Pakistan Armed Forces and decades as a fintech founder in Hong Kong, Ajmal shares how the values of precision, resilience, and strategic thinking can be reimagined to drive innovation and scale companies across Asia. With first-hand experience building ventures such as Cityline, OCTO3, and FTS.Money, he explores the nuances of operating in diverse Asian markets, navigating cultural complexity, and balancing structure with adaptability. This talk equips leaders, founders, and teams with practical insights into scaling across borders, building operational resilience, and cultivating the mindset to thrive in an uncertain and competitive global economy.
Asia’s fintech landscape has transformed at lightning speed—shaping how people pay, transact, and connect. Few have witnessed and driven this evolution as closely as Ajmal Samuel, entrepreneur and founder of Cityline, OCTO3, and FTS.Money. In this talk, Ajmal takes audiences inside his three-decade journey of building ventures that bridged entertainment ticketing, digital payments, and cross-border finance. He unpacks the hard-won lessons of operating in Asia’s fragmented regulatory environments, forging partnerships with global institutions, and staying ahead in a sector defined by disruption. With stories of resilience, innovation, and market-entry strategies, Ajmal offers an insider’s perspective on where fintech in Asia is heading, what global players can learn, and how to scale trust, agility, and technology in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
What does it truly mean to fall—and rise again? At 21, Ajmal Samuel’s life was upended by a road accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. What could have been the end of possibility instead became the beginning of a relentless journey marked by over 40 surgeries, countless setbacks, and extraordinary triumphs. In this talk, Ajmal redefines grit not as blind perseverance, but as the conscious decision to stand up—again and again—with clarity of purpose. Through stories of handcycling across continents, competing in marathons and triathlons, rowing oceans, and becoming Asia and Africa’s first adaptive paragliding pilot, Ajmal shows how adversity can be transformed into fuel for growth. Audiences will walk away inspired to see challenges as opportunities, to reframe limits as thresholds for discovery, and to embrace grit as the engine for personal and professional breakthroughs.
How do I book Ajmal Samuel to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ajmal Samuel for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ajmal Samuel, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ajmal Samuel or any other speaker of your choice.
How much does it cost to book Ajmal Samuel for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ajmal Samuel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ajmal Samuel are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ajmal Samuel, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Ajmal Samuel speak about?
Ajmal Samuel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Finance, FinTech, Overcoming Adversity, Disability, Athlete, Storytelling, Leadership, Resilience, Personal Growth, Mindset, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Asian & Pacific Heritage and Economy.
Where does Ajmal Samuel travel from?
Ajmal Samuel generally travels from Hong Kong and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Ajmal Samuel?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ajmal Samuel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ajmal Samuel for your next private or corporate function.
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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ajmal Samuel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
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If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Ajmal Samuel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Entrepreneurship, Finance and FinTech. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ajmal Samuel for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Ajmal Samuel generally travels from Hong Kong and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Zion Clark, Justin Forsett and Bean Gill. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ajmal Samuel for an upcoming event.
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Ajmal Samuel Speaking Topics
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Beyond Accessibility: Redefining Disability and Ability in Business and Society
When we think of disability, the focus is often on accessibility — ramps, elevators, compliance. Yet true inclusion begins beyond access: it’s about empowerment, recognizing ability in all its forms, and unlocking innovation through diversity.
In this keynote, Ajmal Samuel shares his journey from a Pakistan Armed Forces officer to fintech entrepreneur, endurance athlete, and Asia and Africa’s first adaptive paragliding pilot. Paralyzed at 21, he rebuilt his life through resilience, grit, and vision — proving that limitations can become strengths.
Ajmal challenges businesses to see inclusion not as charity but as strategy. Diverse abilities drive innovation, resilience, and stronger performance. Through powerful personal stories and practical insights, he shows how to move from compliance to empowerment, fostering cultures where everyone can thrive.
Audiences leave with a new perspective: accessibility is the beginning, not the end, of inclusion.
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From Military Discipline to Startup Agility: Building Companies That Scale Across Asia
From the battlefield to the boardroom, Ajmal Samuel has lived the transformation from military discipline to entrepreneurial agility. Drawing on his early years as an officer in the Pakistan Armed Forces and decades as a fintech founder in Hong Kong, Ajmal shares how the values of precision, resilience, and strategic thinking can be reimagined to drive innovation and scale companies across Asia. With first-hand experience building ventures such as Cityline, OCTO3, and FTS.Money, he explores the nuances of operating in diverse Asian markets, navigating cultural complexity, and balancing structure with adaptability. This talk equips leaders, founders, and teams with practical insights into scaling across borders, building operational resilience, and cultivating the mindset to thrive in an uncertain and competitive global economy.
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Navigating Asia’s Fintech Evolution: Lessons From Building Cityline, OCTO3, and FTS.Money
Asia’s fintech landscape has transformed at lightning speed—shaping how people pay, transact, and connect. Few have witnessed and driven this evolution as closely as Ajmal Samuel, entrepreneur and founder of Cityline, OCTO3, and FTS.Money. In this talk, Ajmal takes audiences inside his three-decade journey of building ventures that bridged entertainment ticketing, digital payments, and cross-border finance. He unpacks the hard-won lessons of operating in Asia’s fragmented regulatory environments, forging partnerships with global institutions, and staying ahead in a sector defined by disruption. With stories of resilience, innovation, and market-entry strategies, Ajmal offers an insider’s perspective on where fintech in Asia is heading, what global players can learn, and how to scale trust, agility, and technology in one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
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Falling, Standing Up, and Moving Forward: Redefine the Power of Grit in Life
What does it truly mean to fall—and rise again? At 21, Ajmal Samuel’s life was upended by a road accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. What could have been the end of possibility instead became the beginning of a relentless journey marked by over 40 surgeries, countless setbacks, and extraordinary triumphs. In this talk, Ajmal redefines grit not as blind perseverance, but as the conscious decision to stand up—again and again—with clarity of purpose. Through stories of handcycling across continents, competing in marathons and triathlons, rowing oceans, and becoming Asia and Africa’s first adaptive paragliding pilot, Ajmal shows how adversity can be transformed into fuel for growth. Audiences will walk away inspired to see challenges as opportunities, to reframe limits as thresholds for discovery, and to embrace grit as the engine for personal and professional breakthroughs.
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How do I book Ajmal Samuel to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ajmal Samuel for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ajmal Samuel, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ajmal Samuel or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ajmal Samuel for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ajmal Samuel, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Ajmal Samuel are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ajmal Samuel, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ajmal Samuel speak about?
Ajmal Samuel is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Entrepreneurship, Finance, FinTech, Overcoming Adversity, Disability, Athlete, Storytelling, Leadership, Resilience, Personal Growth, Mindset, Innovation, Diversity & Inclusion, Empowerment, Asian & Pacific Heritage and Economy. -
Where does Ajmal Samuel travel from?
Ajmal Samuel generally travels from Hong Kong and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ajmal Samuel?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ajmal Samuel for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ajmal Samuel for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ajmal Samuel or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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