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The banking landscape in the UAE is evolving rapidly, driven by economic diversification efforts. UAE is characterized by a mix of traditional banking institutions and a growing number of fintechs and digital banks.
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The importance of generative AI, banking modernization, digitization, payment innovation, and lending in UAE’s banking sector cannot be overlooked. These elements are essential for enhancing customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, driving innovative access to services and most importantly supporting economic growth.
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The role of banking in promoting economic diversification, managing risks, and enhancing financial capabilities makes it a key sector in supporting the country's long-term strategic goals. As the sector continues to evolve, embracing new trends, regulation and technology will be vital for maintaining competitiveness and fostering innovation.
We invite you to join the Connect Global Group event powered by Temenos for a morning of insights and networking with fellow banking professionals, industry experts, and thought leaders. Engage in interactive panel discussions and conversations designed to equip your organization for sustained growth and competitive edge in a rapidly evolving market. This exclusive, invite-only session will take place on 18th February.
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Evolving banking trends and leveraging these opportunities in the context of the UAE
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What’s new in Generative AI and the impact on the banking industry
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How banking transformation, cloud strategy, and the banking platform approach can help banks to address their concerns around core modernization.
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Exploring how Banks can leverage aggressive growth in their Payments business
EVENT SNAPSHOT - KEY INSIGHTS
WHAT TO EXPECT
CONNECT WITH THE BEST
Network and exchange ideas with the most senior C suite and Strategic Leaders
VIP TREATMENT
Exclusive Invitation only, closed door executive session with sumptuous food and beverage
EXCLUSIVE BUSINESS EXCHANGE
Maximise your business exchange outcomes with real life practical ideas
AWARD WINNING SOLUTIONS
Witness the innovative solutions that are transforming the banking industry
THE FORUM PANEL
Zaheer Shaikh
Chief Information Security Officer
Al Maryah Community Bank
Bassam Lteif
Head of Transaction Banking
Boubyan Bank​​
Ana Rita de Brito e Sá
Head - Transaction Banking Product Management, Cash Product
Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
Eli Taranto
​CEO of Digital Assets
​EQIBank
Nurlan Kubeyev
Principal BSG Consultant
Temenos
Eric Mellor
Wealth Management Specialist - APAC, Middle East & Africa
Temenos
Sohail Hameed
​Head of Information Technology Department
International Commercial Bank of Burundi
Nitin Bhandari
SVP & Head of Payit Digital Wallet
First Abu Dhabi Bank​​
Devendra Kumar
Head of Digital Channels - Global Transaction Banking
Mashreq Bank - Corporate & Investment Banking Group
Georges Khalil
Associate Partner
McKinsey & Company​
Ajay Pundir
Business Development Director, Payments, MEA & APAC
Temenos
Jimmy Li
Chief Technology Officer
Zand Bank
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Mohsin Siddiqui
Unit Head - Corporate Banking
Commercial Bank of Dubai
Deniz Erhan
Regional Head of Commercialisation & Advisory, MENAT, Global Payments Solutions
HSBC
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Maurya Murphy
Senior Product Director
Temenos
​Rakesh Masarapadi
Business Solutions Manager - Digital Banking
Temenos
OUR UNIQUE FORMAT
NETWORKING LUNCH
WHAT BETTER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY THAN A COPIOUS LUNCH, SERVED WITH A BOTTOMLESS SUPPLY OF DELICIOUS BEVERAGES. DELEGATES CAN EXPECT EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND ATTENTION.
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.
THE SOLUTION PRESENTATION
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.
NETWORKING & BUSINESS CARD EXCHANGE
WHEN ALL IS SAID AND DONE, DELEGATES WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK, EXCHANGE BUSINESS CARDS AND ARRANGE FOLLOW UP MEETINGS.
COMPLIMENTARY POST EVENT WEBINAR
ALL DELEGATES WILL HAVE COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS TO FOLLOW UP WEBINARS.
EVENT AGENDA
08:30 AM
Guest arrival & registration
09:00 AM
Welcome Note
09:05 AM
Keynote presentation:
Banking trends and opportunities in UAE
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Georges Khalil, Associate Partner, McKinsey & Company
09:25 AM
What’s new: Generative AI
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Christos Panagopoulos, Director MEA, Temenos
09:40 AM
Corporate Banking Enrichment in MEA
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Maurya Murphy, Senior Product Director, Temenos
09:55 AM
Panel Discussion:
Elevating the Corporate Customer Experience – The continued digitalization of the corporate journey
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Devendra Kumar, Head of Digital Channels - Global Transaction Banking, Mashreq Bank - Corporate & Investment Banking Group
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​Ana Rita de Brito e Sá, Head - Transaction Banking Product Management, Cash Product, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank
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Mohsin Siddiqui, Unit Head - Corporate Banking, Commercial Bank of Dubai
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Maurya Murphy, Senior Product Director, Temenos
10:35 AM
COFFEE/TEA BREAK
10:50 AM
Panel Discussion:
Building for Aggressive Growth in the Payments Business
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Nitin Bhandari, SVP & Head of Payit Digital Wallet, First Abu Dhabi Bank
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Deniz Erhan, Regional Head of Commercialisation & Advisory, MENAT, Global Payments Solutions, HSBC
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Bassam Lteif, Head of Transaction Banking, Boubyan Bank
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Ajay Pundir, Business Development Director, Payments, MEA & APAC, Temenos
11:30 AM
AI Powered Open Products
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Nurlan Kubeyev, Principal BSG Consultant, Temenos
11:50 AM
Panel Discussion:
Maximizing your IT investment to generate new revenue streams
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Zaheer Shaikh, Chief Information Security Officer, Al Maryah Community Bank
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Jimmy Li, Chief Technology Officer, Zand Bank
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Sohail Hameed, Head of Information Technology Department, International Commercial Bank of Burundi
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Eli Taranto, CEO of Digital Assets, EQIBank
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Christos Panagopoulos, Director MEA, Temenos
12:30 PM
Key Trends in Wealth Management in 2025
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Eric Mellor, Wealth Management Specialist - APAC, Middle East & Africa, Temenos
12:50 PM
Closing Remarks
13:00 PM
Lunch and Networking
For more information about the event, you can access the full event Agenda here:
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