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"Accelerating Cloud Transformation in Capital Markets" is an exclusive executive roundtable in Dubai for capital markets leaders to review, share and discuss operational and technology optimization based on leading and successful cloud adoption, migration, and services strategies. Tailored to the unique challenges of the UAE market, this session will delve into the best practices for leveraging cloud technologies to streamline processes, optimize costs, and enhance resource allocation. By exploring the economics and challenges with critical system migration strategies, participants will gain actionable insights into creating a more cost-effective and resilient operation.
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The event will focus on the critical factors associated with successful cloud transition, beyond the obvious math/economics, with a focus on the journey. Attendees will learn how to leverage all partners to facilitate a seamless and secure migration, minimizing disruptions while enhancing system performance and scalability. This event will offer a strategic roadmap for executives seeking to accelerate investment returns on cloud transition in a way that drives agility, compliance, and competitive edge in the capital markets sector.
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The event activities will also explore the use of AI and data analytics as key drivers of achieving broader operational efficiency and returns. Through expert insights and peer discussions, capital markets leaders will uncover ways to harness often overlooked optimizations of cloud migrations to achieve data-driven, cost-reduced and integrated operations.
EVENT SNAPSHOT - KEY INSIGHTS
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Explore the leading economic factors considered in successful cloud adoption/migration of critical systems in capital markets.
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Learn modern approaches for leveraging hyperscalers and other partners for a seamless and secure cloud migration journey.
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Discover leading AI and data analytics advances taken by leading cloud and cloud-based suppliers, and the role of AI in data migration.
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Discuss considerations of cloud regulatory environment in the UAE on outsourced hosting and operations.
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Understand how managed services is used to overcome cloud adoption and operational transition challenges.
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Gain insights from industry experts and peer discussions on building a resilient, agile, and future-ready capital markets operation through strategic cloud transformation.

WHAT TO EXPECT
VIP TREATMENT
Exclusive invitation to the event, followed by a sumptuous networking cocktail reception
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS EXCHANGE
Grow your industry network and Maximise your business exchange outcomes
AWARD WINNING SOLUTIONS
Witness the innovative solutions that are transforming the industry
CONNECT WITH THE BEST
Knowledge sharing with industry peers, technology experts and innovators
THE FORUM PANEL

​Fatima Chapti
Director, Financial services
DXC Technology

Sherif Fathy
Sales Lead, Banking and Financial Services
DXC Technology

Stephen Gotz
Head of Business
DIFC Innovation Hub
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Mark Perkins
​Senior Director
DXC Technology
OUR UNIQUE FORMAT
WHAT BETTER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY THAN A COCKTAIL-STYLE FUNCTION, WITH DELIGHTFUL CANAPÉS AND A BOTTOMLESS SUPPLY OF DELICIOUS BEVERAGES. DELEGATES CAN EXPECT EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND ATTENTION.
NETWORKING COCKTAIL RECEPTION


PANEL DISCUSSIONS
OBSERVE AND PARTICIPATE IN HIGHLY FOCUSED & ENGAGING PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR PEERS WHO ARE HAND-PICKED INDUSTRY EXPERTS. HEAR FIRST HAND FROM SENIOR INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES THAT THEY'RE FACING, PREPARING FOR UPCOMING REGULATIONS & BEST PRACTICES THAT ARE MARKET SPECIFIC

GET A FRONT ROW SEAT TO AWARD WINNING SOLUTIONS THAT ARE TRANSFORMING DEPARTMENTS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK KEY QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO PRODUCT SPECIALISTS AND PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE ACTUALLY USING THE SOLUTION.
THE SOLUTION PRESENTATION

WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE, DELEGATES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK, EXCHANGE BUSINESS CARDS AND ARRANGE FOLLOW UP MEETINGS.
NETWORKING & BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
ALL DELEGATES WILL HAVE COMPLEMENTARY ACCESS TO FOLLOW UP WEBINARS.

COMPLIMENTARY POST EVENT WEBINAR
EVENT AGENDA
04:00 PM
Registrations and Pre Event Networking
04:25 PM
Welcome Remarks
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Fatima Chapti, Director, Financial services, DXC Technology
4:30 PM
Fireside chat with DIFC Innovation Hub
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Stephen Gotz, Head of Business, DIFC Innovation Hub
5:00 PM
Panel Discussion:
Exploring AI & Data in Financial services
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Pranay Sharma, Former Head of Products, Advanced Analytics & AI, Emirates NBD
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Deepa Arora, SVP Advanced Analytics, Risk & Reg Digital Journey | Wholesale Digital Studio, Mashreq
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Sayantan Biswas, Senior Partner Development Manager, AWS
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Sherif Fathy, Sales Lead, Banking and Financial Services, DXC Technology
6:00 PM
​Modernizing application Management
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Mark Perkins, Senior Director, DXC Technology
6:30 PM
Closing Remarks
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Fatima Chapti, Director, Financial services, DXC Technology
6:35 PM
Drinks Reception with Canapes
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