Silkpay’s CEO, Annie Guo, joins jury of money awards at money20/20 USA (Las Vegas)
From October 26 to 29, 2025, Las Vegas will host one of the world’s most influential fintech events: Money20/20 USA.
This year marks a significant milestone with the launch of the Money Awards, celebrating groundbreaking innovations in financial services.
We’re proud to share that Annie Guo, founder and CEO of Silkpay, has been selected as one of the official jury members.
She will join an esteemed group of global leaders in recognizing the most impactful players shaping the future of money.
About the money awards: a new benchmark for excellence
The Money Awards is a brand-new initiative by Money20/20, created to spotlight the world’s boldest technologies, most transformative models, and most powerful partnerships in the fintech space.
With a jury composed of seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and industry pioneers, the awards aim to highlight those truly redefining how money moves, works, and empowers.
As the awards debut during the industry’s premier gathering, they promise to set a new global standard for innovation in financial services.
Annie Guo: a visionary in cross-border payments
Annie Guo’s appointment to the Money Awards jury reflects her ongoing contributions to the evolution of global payments.
As the founder and CEO of Silkpay, she has spent the past several years bridging the gap between Asian consumers and European businesses.
Her work has helped redefine the cross-border retail experience, empowering local merchants to accept and process international payments with ease.
Annie’s jury role acknowledges her leadership in fostering trust, accessibility, and innovation across the global payments ecosystem.
She brings to the table hands-on experience, deep market insight, and a mission-driven mindset aligned with the values of Money20/20.
Silkpay: smart payment solutions for a global market
Silkpay is a European-based fintech company, offering one-stop payment solutions for both in-store and online businesses.
Headquartered in France, Silkpay enables merchants across Europe to connect with global consumers by accepting over 30 of the world’s most popular payment methods.
Payment methods we provide:
Our card payment solutions support major networks such as Visa, Mastercard, Amex and UnionPay.
QR-code payments include mobile wallets and static payment QR codes scanned by customers, such as WeChat Pay, 16+ wallets via Alipay+, and UnionPay QR code.
Contactless mobile payment works with services like Google Pay and Apple Pay.
For in-store payments, Silkpay provides:
POS terminals support cards, NFC, and mobile wallets.
SoftPOS turns smartphones into secure payment terminals.
QR-code payments allow customers to scan and pay with their apps.
Silkpay app (IOS or Android) provides access to all payment functions on the go.
For online transactions, Silkpay offers:
API integration connects with websites and mobile apps.
Plugins work with Woocommerce and Prestashop e-commerce platforms.
PaybyLink allows merchants to send payment links directly to customers.
Expanding global reach through Alipay+
Silkpay is a proud partner of Alipay+, enabling merchants to reach over 2 billion users across the Asia-Pacific region through a single integration.
This partnership provides secure access to key markets such as China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia and more.
With one integration, merchants can accept over 16+ Asian e-wallets, including: Alipay, KakaoPay and NaverPay (Korea), GCash (Philippines), GrabPay (Singapore), LINE Pay (Thailand), Touch 'n Go (Malaysia) etc..
Alipay+ supports both online and in-store transactions, delivering a fast, secure, and low-fraud payment experience
And its marketing tools helps businesses expand their customer base and boost cross-border sales.
From luxury retail to local supermarkets, Silkpay helps merchants increase conversion, expand customer bases, and offer a frictionless, secure payment experience.
Aligning with money20/20’s 2025 vision
This year’s Money20/20 agenda focuses on four major themes that shape the future of the financial industry.
The first theme is Fintech Spring, which asks whether fintech is finally becoming the new form of financial services.
The second theme is The Age of Infrastructure, which explores whether the next wave of fintech innovation will become invisible.
The third theme is The Global Payments Race, which questions whether money can truly move without borders.
The fourth theme is Securing Trust, which addresses how to protect consumers in uncertain times.
Our strategy and technology closely aligned with these global trends, Silkpay enables borderless payments, supports flexible infrastructure, and ensures secure, data-driven transactions.
These strengths make Silkpay a strong example of the future-ready fintech solutions that the Money Awards aim to recognize and celebrate.
Shaping the future of money together
Annie Guo’s jury nomination is more than a personal achievement, it’s a recognition of Silkpay’s impact on the global stage.
By blending deep cultural understanding, robust technology, and a vision of financial inclusion, Silkpay has become a trusted partner for merchants navigating the complexities of international commerce.
As we look ahead to the Money20/20 USA event this October, we’re excited to continue championing global collaboration, smarter payments, and inclusive growth. We believe the future of money isn’t just digital—it’s borderless, secure, and accessible to all.
About the author: Silkpay
Based in Paris, Silkpay provides omnichannel and secure payment solutions to help physical stores and e-commerce in Europe and the Americas accept more than 30 of the world's most popular payment methods: Visa, Mastercard, CB, UnionPay, Alipay+, WeChat Pay as well as Asia-Pacific’s major e-wallets.
Silkpay is a winner of the LVMH Innovation Award. The company was also selected as a finalist for the "Money 20/20" Best Startup and in the "MPE Berlin” Startup Awards. Silkpay also won the "Best Fintech" awards from Capgemini and BPCE.
Silkpay helps merchants deliver the smoothest payment experience to their customers. We are a talented and international team driven by a single goal: to improve the customer experience and make payments simple and secure.