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Banking on AI:
Exploring Opportunities and Navigating Challenges
⚪ 20 March 2025 | 4:00 PM
⚪ Grand Hyatt Dubai, UAE
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Banks are today at the cusp of a profound transformation, propelled by the rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI led solutions can optimise traditional banking processes to enhance operational efficiency, improve customer experience with truly personalised banking and aid prudent risk management. But with these opportunities come the challenges involved in prioritising the right use cases, costs of adoption, finding the best talent, regulation & ethics.
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This event "Banking on AI: Exploring opportunities and navigating challenges" will bring together banking leaders, AI pioneers, and tech innovators to explore cutting-edge AI technologies, its transformative impact, and discuss strategies for successful AI adoption.
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Join us for a day of learning and networking as we delve into the world of AI-powered banking.
EVENT SNAPSHOT - KEY INSIGHTS
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The transformative power of AI in banking and financial services
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Where to begin in scaling AI and how to adopt a truly AI first strategy fit for the future
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The importance of Cloud technology in AI adoption
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Building trust and transparency in AI driven banking systems
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Navigating operational challenges – regulation, costs, and lack of talent
WHAT TO EXPECT
VIP TREATMENT
Executive Networking Cocktail Reception
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS EXCHANGE
Maximize your business exchange outcomes
AWARD WINNING SOLUTIONS
Innovative solutions transforming banking
CONNECT WITH THE BEST
Exchange business cards with key industry leaders
THE FORUM PANEL
Deepa Arora
SVP Advanced Analytics, Risk & Reg Digital Journey I Wholesale Digital Studio
Mashreq​
Koushal Dutt
Senior Customer Solutions Manager
Amazon Web Services
Haishan Wu
Head of Innovation, AI & Data
Zand Bank
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Saurabh Bagrodia
Regional Head - Infosys Financial Services MEA
Infosys
Syed Arif
Head of Data Unit
Commercial Bank of Dubai
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Vijay Rathore
Head of Cloud and AI for Strategy and Sales, Financial Services, EMEA
Infosys
Vivek Chaturvedi
Analytics Delivery Lead
Emirates NBD
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Vishal Mahendra Sharma
CIS Lead for Middle East
Infosys
OUR UNIQUE FORMAT
JOIN US FOR AN ENRICHING NETWORKING EXPERIENCE AT OUR ELEGANT IFTAR GATHERING. BREAK YOUR FAST WITH AN EXTENSIVE BUFFET OF TRADITIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DELICACIES, SERVED IN A SERENE LAKESIDE SETTING. GUESTS WILL ENJOY IMPECCABLE SERVICE WHILE FOSTERING MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS IN THE SPIRIT OF RAMADAN.
RAMADAN NETWORKING IFTAR GATHERING
PANEL DISCUSSIONS
OBSERVE AND PARTICIPATE IN HIGHLY FOCUSED AND ENGAGING PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH YOUR PEERS WHO ARE HAND-PICKED INDUSTRY EXPERTS. HEAR FIRSTHAND FROM SENIOR INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS ABOUT THE CHALLENGES THAT THEY ARE FACING, HOW THEY ARE PREPARING FOR UPCOMING REGULATIONS AND THEIR 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
EVENT AGENDA
4:00 PM
Registration and Networking
4:30 PM
Welcome Address
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Saurabh Bagrodia, Regional Head - Infosys Financial Services MEA, Infosys
4:40 PM
Opening keynote:
Exploring the transformative power of Cloud and AI in Banking
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Koushal Dutt, Senior Customer Solutions Manager, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
5:10 PM
​Panel Discussion:
Banking on AI: The impact of AI on the FS industry
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Deepa Arora, SVP Advanced Analytics, Risk & Reg Digital Journey I Wholesale Digital Studio, Mashreq
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Haishan Wu​​​​, Head of Innovation, AI & Data, Zand Bank
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Syed Arif, Head of Data Unit, Commercial Bank of Dubai
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Vivek Chaturvedi, Analytics Delivery Lead, Emirates NBD
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Vijay Rathore, Head of Cloud and AI for Strategy and Sales, Financial Services, EMEA, Infosys
5:50 PM
Adopting an AI-First approach
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Saurabh Bagrodia, Regional Head - Infosys Financial Services MEA, Infosys
6:20 PM
Closing remarks
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​Vishal Mahendra Sharma, CIS Lead for Middle East, Infosys
6:30 PM
Iftar reception and Open Networking
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