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Hot topics in finance have been overplayed (stablecoin payments, agentic CX, etc.). Executives that frequent conferences have heard all about "The Future of Finance". Counterintuitively, the refreshing topics will be the honest ones.
What are common day-to-day challenges, what consistently works, and what are universal hurdles? If there is to be an aspirational topic about the future, it should have a small spotlight. The most refreshing topics will be about unglamorous execution.
DXC is proud to host "The Modernization Equation" executive Forum. An invitation-only gathering for senior banking and fintech leaders focused on what it takes to modernize, monetize, and scale the future of banking technology.
TOPICS OF CONVERSATION:
The Real P&L of AI in Banking
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What does it actually cost to run AI at scale in a regulated financial institution?
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Where is the return real and where is it still theater?
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How do you build the data infrastructure that AI actually requires, and what's the honest timeline?
The Sequencing Problem: How can we optimize the order of modernization?
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How have previous modernization roadmaps panned out?
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What are the tradeoffs for different order of operations?
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Is there a best practice on what to modernize first?
The Integration between DeFi and TradFi: What is the path to tokenized deposits
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Regulatory milestones, current IT deficiencies and future requirements
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What does it mean for a bank to have stablecoins on their balance sheet?
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How will this impact revenue models?
Speed vs. Stability — what is the best way to balance the two sides of the coin
EVENT AGENDA
9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Networking [Kitchen / Lounge / Courtyard]
9:50 AM
Opening Remarks [The Great Room]
10:00 AM
Morning Keynote Speech [The Great Room]
10:30 AM
Panel Discussion - The Real P&L of AI in Banking [The Great Room]
Banks are investing heavily in AI, but many still struggle to turn experimentation into measurable operational value. This discussion examines where AI is genuinely improving productivity, decision-making and customer operations, where expectations are outpacing readiness, and what foundations banks still need before AI can scale successfully.
Fireside chat — The Sequencing Problem: What should banks modernize first — and what should they leave alone? [The Study]
Most banks know they need to modernize. Far fewer agree on the order of operations. This session explores how institutions are sequencing change, where roadmaps create avoidable risk, and how leaders can phase transformation in ways that improve speed, resilience and long-term value.
11:30 AM
Networking Break [Lounge / Courtyard]
12:00 PM
Afternoon Keynote Speech [The Great Room]
12:30 PM
Lunch & Networking [The Kitchen]
1:30 PM
Panel — Tokenized Deposits and New Financial Rails: What is the realistic path from TradFi to digital asset infrastructure? [The Great Room]
Digital assets and tokenized deposits are moving from theoretical discussion into operational planning. This session looks at the infrastructure, regulatory and operating model decisions banks must address as they evaluate new financial rails, evolving balance-sheet implications and future revenue opportunities.
Fireside chat —Speed vs. Stability: Balancing transformation pressure with operational resilience [The Study]
Banks are under constant pressure to move faster — but failure at speed is becoming more visible and more expensive. This session explores how leading institutions are managing release velocity, platform change and resilience requirements without compromising trust, control or continuity.
2:30 PM
Networking Break [Lounge / Courtyard]
3:00 PM
Partner Conversation & Platform Demonstration: Operationalizing Digital Assets: From Infrastructure Readiness to Real-World Adoption [The Great Room]
As banks connect to new ecosystems in payments, digital assets and embedded finance, the challenge is no longer vision but execution. This session examines how institutions can reduce integration complexity, prepare operationally for new rails, and introduce new capabilities without disrupting the core systems they rely on every day.
4:00 PM
Cocktail Hour [Lounge / Courtyard]
THE FORUM PANEL
TO BE ANNOUNCED
OUR UNIQUE FORMAT
WHAT BETTER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY THAN A FIVE-STAR LUNCH, WITH DELIGHTFUL CANAPÉS AND A BOTTOMLESS SUPPLY OF DELICIOUS BEVERAGES. DELEGATES CAN EXPECT EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE AND ATTENTION.
FIVE-STAR NETWORKING LUNCH
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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
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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
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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
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