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Highlights – Finacle Conclave 2024

Under the theme ‘Next-Gen Now: Shaping Banking’s Future’, Finacle Conclave 2024 brought together 320 delegates from nearly a hundred organizations, representing over 40 nationalities. This two-day event took place in the picturesque town of Faro, located in the stunning Algarve region of Portugal along the serene Mediterranean coast. The audience, primarily composed of CXO-level executives, included banking industry leaders, analysts, technology companies, influencers, and thought leaders. They convened to explore the latest innovations in technology-led banking, sharing best practices and insights on how to thrive in a rapidly evolving landscape. Discussions spanned key topics such as scaling digital transformation, building resilient operations, integrating advanced cloud and AI solutions, and enhancing customer engagement through embedded banking.

Watch this highlights video for glimpses of the insightful conversations, immersive sessions, and valuable networking experiences that made Finacle Conclave 2024 an unforgettable event.

Sessions
Day 1 - October 07
12:00 to 14:00
Time
Delegate Arrivals, Check in and Networking Lunch

14:00 to 19:00
Time
Delegate Tours

19:00 to 21:30
Time
Walk in dinner for Delegates

Day 2 - October 08
09:00 to 09:05
Time
Conference Opening

09:10 to 09:45
Time
Finacle CEO Keynote: Next-Gen Now
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  • Sajit Vijayakumar, Chief Business Officer & Global Head and Wholetime Director – Edgeverve, Infosys Finacle

Join this session to explore how the latest Finacle suite, architectural advancements, and progressive transformation approaches are empowering banks to embrace next-generation technologies and business strategies. Learn how to scale digital transformation, seize new business model opportunities, enhance customer experiences, and achieve operational excellence by harnessing the power of AI, cloud, APIs, and event-driven architecture with the latest Finacle versions. Discover next-gen possibilities through real-world case studies.​

09:50 to 10:10
Time
From Teller to Titan: A CEO’s Journey
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  • Nandita Bakhshi, Board Member, BMO Financial Corp. Former President & CEO, Bank of the West

Join this session for an exclusive fireside chat featuring an esteemed CEO of a prominent bank as she shares strategic insights and visionary perspectives on navigating the next generation of banking. Discover firsthand the innovative strategies and transformative initiatives driving the bank forward in today’s VUCA world. Gain invaluable perspectives from one of the industry’s foremost leaders as we explore what it takes to lead and succeed in banking’s next generation.

10:15 to 10:55
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Unlocking the Power of Next-Gen Core
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  • Josip Majher, COO, Croatian Postal Bank Plc
  • Simone Lupetti, Head of Group Architecture, DNB
  • Vincent Questiaux, CIO, Keytrade Bank
  • Rajashekara V. Maiya, Head Solution Consulting, Infosys Finacle

In today’s fast-paced banking environment, where customer expectations are higher than ever, competition is fierce, and regulations are tightening, legacy core systems are no longer sufficient. Banks require a core that is not just resilient and scalable but also agile enough to co-create tailored products with ecosystem partners. This session delves into how cloud-native, API-driven, and open platforms empower banks to meet these challenges head-on. We’ll also discuss how to leverage cloud and SaaS solutions to enhance agility, streamline operations, and harness data and AI for smarter decisions. Join us for valuable insights from industry leaders who are successfully embracing this transformative journey.

11:00 to 11:35
Time
AM Break – Pacific Hall, Epic Sana

11:40 to 12:20
Time
Shaping Banking’s Next
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  • Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu, Former Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Zenith Bank Plc
  • Jaime Alberto Villegas Gutierrez, Chief Operating Officer, Bancolombia
  • Gabriel de La Bourdonnaye, CEO - Post Finance, POST Luxembourg
  • Puneet Chhahira, Head of Product Management and Marketing, Infosys Finacle

As the economic landscape and technology evolve rapidly, banking leaders stand at a crossroads. They must embrace innovative business models, composable capabilities, and sustainable practices to navigate the challenges and capitalize on the opportunities. Success hinges on scaling digital transformation, building resilient operations, integrating advanced cloud, AI, and security solutions, and enhancing customer engagement through embedded banking. What does it take to thrive in this new era? Join us as industry leaders share their strategies for future-proofing their organizations.​

12:25 to 12:40
Time
Elevate to Next-gen Banking with Finacle Core Banking and IBM
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  • Kelly Pushong, Director, ISV Ecosystem for IBM Z and LinuxOne, IBM

In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, banks are grappling with a range of complex challenges, from navigating stringent regulatory requirements to meeting the growing demand for enhanced digital experiences. The pressures to stay competitive and secure while delivering personalized and efficient services have never been greater. Success hinges on optimizing existing investments, adopting a hybrid cloud approach, and leveraging AI technologies. Join us to discuss how banks can innovate and accelerate their journey to next-gen banking with Finacle Core Banking and IBM technology.​

12:45 to 12:55
Time
Core Banking Darwinism : Evolve or Perish
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  • Paulo Almeida, Associate Partner, Management Consulting, FSI, KPMG

Core banking systems have shifted from being mere enablers of operational efficiency to becoming strategic platforms for innovation, customer engagement, and growth. In a rapidly evolving financial services landscape, the phrase “evolve or perish” captures the critical need for legacy systems to modernize or risk becoming obsolete. For institutions, the choice is clear: evolve and thrive in this new era, or face the possibility being erased from the financial ecosystem.

13:00 to 14:10
Time
Lunch – Abyad Restaurant, Epic Sana Hotel

14:15 to 14:35
Time
Track 1 : Conference Breakout Sessions

14:15 to 14:35
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Driving Next-Gen Digital Cash Management
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  • Danny Cohen, Program Manager, ABN Amro Bank N.V
  • Justin Silsbury, Lead Product Manager, Infosys Finacle

With volatile interest rates and an unpredictable business landscape, cash and liquidity management is now the top priority for corporate treasurers. Real-time cash monitoring and working capital management have become essential, driving the need for innovative digital solutions. The focus is on API-driven innovations, improved bank-to-corporate connectivity, and enhanced real-time cash visibility and movement. Join this session to learn how leading banks are investing in and developing advanced cash management platforms for the future.​​

14:10 to 14:55
Time
Unlocking Value with Next-Gen Cloud Platform
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  • Bruno Azenha, Global FSI Solution Architect, Red Hat

Modernizing mission critical applications in an efficient, resilient and regulatory compliant manner is at the top of the agenda for all financial institutions. This session provides an overview on Red Hat open hybrid cloud technology ecosystem and how it is used by Finacle and major financial institutions to drive modernization, faster innovation, better ROI, easier compliance and streamlined operations.

15:00 to 15:20
Time
Future-proofing trade and supply chain finance
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  • Rajesh Nair, EVP and GH, Platforms and Operations -IT , Axis Bank
  • Manish Patni, Lead Product Manager, Infosys Finacle

The global trade business is ever-evolving, constantly influenced by supply chain disruptions and reorientations, unpredictable interest rates, adoption of sustainable trade, and new regulations, prompting banks to re-evaluate their strategies in this critical domain. Existing trade and supply chain finance foundations fall short in this challenging environment. Achieving robust trade and supply chain finance propositions requires banks to innovate with a comprehensive range of products, leverage advanced domain APIs, implement extensive automation capabilities, and develop intuitive interfaces for request management. This transformation necessitates a holistic end-to-end technology overhaul. Join us in this session to explore how leading global banks are strategically investing in product innovation and driving transformative advancements in trade and supply chain finance platforms for the future.

15:25 to 16:05
Time
PM Break -Pacific Hall, Epic Sana

16:10 to 16:25
Time
Driving Payments Transformation with a Composable Platform
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  • Patricia Hines, Head of Banking, Payments, Wealth & Risk, Celent
  • Tarun Sonwalkar, Principal – Product Management, Infosys Finacle

The payments industry is rapidly innovating and evolving, largely driven by technological advancements, changing customer expectations and regulation. Banks are increasingly focusing on payments transformation to capitalize on the opportunity presented by real-time payments and cross-border payments. In this session, our focus will be on how financial institutions can harness the capabilities of next-gen payments platforms that are cloud-native and composable, to come out on top. This session will delve into strategies for achieving scalability, robustness, and increased transaction efficiency, essential for managing the exponential rise in digital payment transactions.

16:30 to 16:45
Time
Hollowing the Core – Driving Contemporary Pricing and Billing
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  • Tsebeletso Mashau, Africa Regions CIO, Standard Bank
  • Siva Subramaniam, Senior Industry Principal, Infosys Finacle

Demanding customers, strict regulatory oversight, and competitive pressures have turned pricing and billing into a formidable challenge for banks. Legacy revenue management constructs nestled within core banking systems are no longer fit for purpose and lead to poor outcomes like revenue leakage, lower customer satisfaction, reduced efficiency, lower agility, and lack of innovation. To drive comprehensive revenue management transformation, banks need to decouple from the core and establish a robust, composable, cloud-native , significantly lighter enterprise level revenue management platform that drives end-to-end pricing and billing across banking lines. Join us to understand how leading banks are transforming their revenue management to effectively ace the demanding needs of today’s fast-paced banking environment.

16:50 to 16:55
Time
Delegates Briefing

14:15 to 14:35
Track 2

14:15 to 14:35
Time
Staying Ahead with Digital Lending
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  • Martin Vollan, EVP of Lending, DNB Bank
  • Supriya Sathnur, Associate Director – Marketing, Infosys Finacle

In the constantly evolving financial landscape, maintaining a competitive edge requires embracing digital lending practices. This session will explore how next-gen digital lending suites empower banks to swiftly adapt and stay competitive amidst macroeconomic shifts and rising digital customer expectations. We will delve into the latest trends and innovations, such as hyper-personalized lending experiences, embedded finance, and advanced risk management techniques. Hear from industry experts on how these advancements are transforming the lending process, enhancing customer experience, and optimizing operational efficiencies. Join us to discover strategic frameworks and actionable steps that leading banks are implementing to remain at the forefront of digital lending.

14:40 to 14:55
Time
Accelerating Financial Services Transformation through AI
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  • Puneet Shukla, Regional Head EMEA, Edge Solutions, EdgeVerve

This session will highlight the challenges faced by the financial services industry (e.g., regulatory pressure, customer expectations, competition) and emerging trends like responsible AI development. The session will highlight how EdgeVerve’s AI Next Platform, enriched with multi-industry experience, is equipped to handle these challenges and empowers financial institutions to achieve their transformation goals.

15:00 to 15:20
Time
Wealth Management: Unlocking the Opportunity for Universal Banks
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  • George Vareltzidis, Head Wealth Management, National Bank of Greece
  • Abhra Roy, Senior Industry Principal, Wealth Management, Infosys Finacle

The evolving wealth management landscape demands a new approach to meet the growing expectations of clients seeking personalized financial guidance. Universal banks have a unique opportunity to leverage digital platforms and advanced analytics to transform their wealth management offerings. By embracing digital-first engagement and adopting hybrid advisory models, banks can deliver tailored investment strategies, proactive advice, and streamlined portfolio management. This session will explore how to tap into the mass affluent market, leverage data-driven insights to enhance client experiences, and drive sustainable growth. Join us to explore how universal banks can stay ahead of the curve, attract and retain high-value clients, and drive sustainable growth in the competitive wealth management landscape.

15:25 to 16:05
Time
PM Break -Pacific Hall, Epic Sana

16:10 to 16:25
Time
Elevating Customer Experience: Omnichannel Banking
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  • Olivier Hollette, Cash Management Expert, Natixis, BPCE Group
  • Rosemary George, Industry Principal, Infosys Finacle

Today’s digital-native customers are informed, connected, and expect personalized products and tailored experiences across both bank-owned and third-party platforms. This session will explore how banks can exceed these expectations by leveraging a modern Digital Engagement Suite. We’ll dive into the integration of advanced technologies, including AI-driven insights, true omnichannel capabilities, and low-code UX development, to rapidly create and evolve customer journeys. Join industry leaders as they share actionable insights and reflections from their transformation journeys.

16:30 to 16:45
Time
Elevating Banking Experiences with Infosys Aster
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  • Bruno Soeiro, Senior Industry Principal, Infosys

16:50 to 16:55
Time
Delegates Briefing

14:15 to 14:35
Track 3

14:15 to 14:35
Time
Finacle AI Suite : Navigating the data-AI-value continuum
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  • Ramprasath Ganesaraja, Senior Principal – Product Management, Infosys Finacle
  • Vivek Jeyaraj, Senior Principal – Product Management, Infosys Finacle

The AI revolution is upon banks, and pilot programs are a mere splash in this wave. It’s time to dive headfirst into a holistic transformation. The challenge? Unprepared data, model complexities, and inadequate AI platform readiness. This session unveils how Finacle’s Data and AI suite empowers banks in this journey and beyond. The Finacle Data Platform with its robust data pipeline, a contemporary data lake house, and BIAN inspired data models and marts paves the way for AI readiness. The Finacle AI Platform is a one-stop shop for training, building, deploying, and monitoring AI solutions with responsible governance and explainable model operations, offering robust model management, combinatorial model building, and synthetic data generation for diverse AI use cases. Join this session to find out how Finacle can bridge your AI adoption gap.

14:40 to 14:55
Time
Preparing for the Last Mile
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  • Abhishek Sinha, Partner, Financial Services Consulting, EY

This session is on sharing insights about three key strategic drivers that organizations in early stages of transformation should implement from the outset to enable a successful transformation journey.

15:00 to 15:20
Time
Navigating Market Volatility: Integrated Treasury and ALM Strategies
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  • Mohammad Muzzafar Wani, Deputy General Manager, IT & BPR, J&K Bank
  • Karthik Kota, Principal Consultant, Infosys Finacle
  • Sudhindra Murthy, Associate Director – Marketing, Infosys Finacle

In today’s fast changing financial environment, how can banks effectively navigate market volatility and associated risks? An integrated core, treasury and asset liability management (ALM) strategy might be the answer. By leveraging modern technology to break down silos, banks can gain a holistic view of their balance sheets, leading to better cash and liquidity decisions, optimized capital allocation, and enhanced risk management. This strategic approach paves the way for maximizing financial prudence and driving sustainable growth. Join us to uncover how leading banks are leveraging Finacle Treasury and ALM platform to transform their treasury operations with digital innovations and learn actionable strategies to elevate your bank’s profitability and resilience.

15:25 to 16:05
Time
PM Break -Pacific Hall, Epic Sana

16:10 to 16:25
Time
Shaping Tomorrow’s Banking with Finacle’s Next-Gen Technology Architecture
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  • Ravi Venkataratna, Senior Industry Principal, Infosys Finacle
  • Shivaji Apte, Principal Product Architect, Infosys Finacle

The banking industry is unmistakably undergoing rapid transformation, primarily driven by evolving customer expectations and rising competitive pressures. Banks are striving to keep pace and are turning to technology-led foundations. In these times, an adaptable and continuously evolving technology architecture which can stand the test of time, is the key. Finacle’s composable architecture is setting the stage for banks to leap ahead. Built on cloud-native principles, the Finacle platform offers right-grained microservices to compose fit-for-purpose products, and a foundation of APIs and events to foster continuous innovation and unlock new business models. Advanced data engineering unlocks full data potential, while a purpose-built AI platform accelerates AI infusions across the stack. DevOps and CI/CD, combined with shift-left security, speed up secure, risk-managed product launches. Additionally, a low-code, no-code, headless architecture enables the creation of hyper-personalized experiences for diverse user personas. Join this session to explore how Finacle’s next-gen technology architecture is helping banks navigate today’s challenges and prepare for tomorrow’s requirements.

16:30 to 16:45
Time
ESG in Banking: An Unprecedented Opportunity
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  • Ines Soares, Head of ESG and Sustainability, novobanco
  • Ravi Venkataratna, Senior Industry Principal, Infosys Finacle
  • Mehul Shah, Product Marketing Lead – ESG, Infosys Finacle

ESG is an opportunity for banks In the ever-evolving landscape of banking, ESG is no longer just a moral commitment, but also a compelling business opportunity for banks. There is a rising ESG consciousness amongst both, retail and corporate customers and banks that embrace ESG-consciousness are well-poised to unlock sustained growth, to steal the march over their competitors.

Join us, as we explore how ESG can go beyond tactical innovations, to being a strategic thrust area for banks, that yields short, medium, and long-term benefits for the business, environment and the communities they serve.

16:50 to 16:55
Time
Delegates Briefing

17:00 to 17:45
Time
Networking Break

18:00 to 19:00
Time
Qorus Infosys Finacle Innovation Awards and Welcome Drinks

Since their inception in 2013, the Qorus-Infosys Finacle Banking Innovation Awards have been a powerful catalyst for innovation in the banking sector. This esteemed program highlights the most exciting and impactful innovations that leverage emerging technologies and address the disruptions and opportunities within the banking industry.

The awards are distinguished by a rigorous, independent judging and voting process, ensuring their credibility and prestige. Often referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of the banking industry, the awards ceremony is a hallmark event that recognizes and celebrates excellence in banking innovation.

Meet the award winners across the nine categories of this prestigious program. This event promises to be an inspiring showcase of the very best in banking innovation, offering insights and inspiration for all who attend.

19:00 to 22:00
Time
Welcome Dinner, Pool side, Epic SANA Hotel

Day 3 - October 09
09:10 to 09:15
Time
Conference Opening

09:20 to 10:00
Time
The Winning Hand: Strategic Risk and Decision Making for Next Gen Banking
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  • Caspar Berry, Professional poker player and Entrepreneur

10:05 to 10:35
Time
Accelerating Corporate Banking Transformation
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  • Abdullah Almutlaq, VP, Technology Platform Services, Banque Saudi Fransi
  • Ioannis Xanthakos, Managing Director, Commercial Banking Technology, Bank of America
  • John Hunter, Managing Director, US Global Transaction Banking, Scotiabank
  • John Barber, Regional Head – Europe, Infosys Finacle

In today’s dynamic corporate banking landscape, the imperative for transformation is critical. Banks navigate a whirlwind of shifting dynamics—technological advancements, evolving customer expectations, innovative business models, regulatory reforms, and intensified competition. How can innovation distinguish banks in this landscape? What strategies are essential for scaling digital transformation? Engage in this session to delve into pivotal discussions shaping the future of corporate banking digitization.

10:40 to 11:10
Time
Redefining Banking: The Power of BaaS and Embedded Finance
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  • Ambrosia Caplice, MD and Head, Global Transaction Banking, CIBC Bank
  • Don Free, Banking Thought Leader and Strategist
  • Tomasz Motyl, CIO, Aion Bank
  • Karmesh Gul Vaswani, Global Head for Retail, Consumer and Logistics – Infosys, Chairman – EdgeVerve, Infosys

In the swiftly changing financial landscape, traditional boundaries are being reimagined, enabling the seamless integration of financial services into various non-financial ecosystems. This session will delve into how Banking as a Service (BaaS) and Embedded Finance are not just fostering financial inclusion and enhancing customer experiences but also unlocking new revenue streams, thereby revolutionizing the banking sector. We invite you to join us to gain valuable insights into the future of banking, driven by BaaS and Embedded Finance. This session will also provide an opportunity to explore the capabilities that banks must mature to integrate financial services into everyday activities. From e-commerce to enterprise applications, these services are transforming industries and empowering end users. Join us for this transformative journey.

11:10 to 11:50
Time
AM Break – Pacific Hall, Epic Sana

11:50 to 12:15
Time
Unlocking CMO-CIO Synergy to Drive Growth and Customer Experience
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  • Jason Strle, EVP & CIO, Discover Financial Services
  • Oliwia Berdak, VP, Research Director, Forrester
  • Sumit Virmani, EVP & CMO, Infosys

In today’s hyper-competitive landscape, customer engagement is the cornerstone of sustainable growth. A seamless collaboration between the marketing and technology leadership can unlock unprecedented value in this space. As digital channels become increasingly critical for customer interaction, the convergence of marketing strategies with cutting-edge technology solutions is no longer optional but essential. This session explores how CMO and CIO partnerships are transforming customer engagement by combining marketing insights with data-driven technological innovation.

By leveraging data analytics, AI, and omnichannel platforms, CMOs can deliver personalized experiences, while CIOs ensure the underlying tech infrastructure is agile, secure, and scalable. This session will highlight the cultural shifts required to break down silos between the two functions to create deeper customer connections, boost loyalty, and drive business outcomes.

12:15 to 12:30
Time
Solving the Puzzle: How Interoperability Eases Bank’s Core Modernization Dilemma
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  • Alvaro Ruiz, Global Lead Core Banking, Accenture

The session will cover how through interoperability/composability approach, using the ecosystem and getting the most of AI and cloud technologies, banks can approach a core banking modernization, minimizing the inherent risk, ensuring timely business outcomes and materializing efficiencies.

12:30 to 13:00
Time
AI in Banking: Unlocking Real-Value
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  • Anil Kuril, CTO, Union Bank of India
  • Rafael Cavalcanti, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Banco Bradesco
  • Ricardo Chaves, Executive Director – AI Center of Excellence, Banco BPI
  • Sanat Rao, Co-founder & MD, WithinTheBox.ai
  • Saud Al Dhawyani, Group Chief Platform Officer, Emirates NBD

AI is no longer a futuristic concept in banking. From customer experiences to algorithmic trading, AI is transforming every aspect of the industry. The growing maturity of generative AI is set to unlock unprecedented possibilities, making AI investment decisions a critical focus in boardrooms. With substantial investments and strategic bets on the horizon, the race to distinguish is intensifying. This session will address pivotal questions: which AI use cases to prioritize, how to seamlessly integrate AI across the value chain, and what technology foundations are crucial for successful AI implementation. Additionally, we will explore the evolution of partnerships, risk management strategies, the integration of responsible AI practices, and the pathway to scaling AI initiatives. Join us to gain insights into navigating the AI-driven future of banking.

13:00 to 14:10
Time
Lunch – Abyad Restaurant, Epic Sana Hotel

14:15 to 14:45
Time
Building Resilient Banks: The Digital Operations Imperative
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  • Jeronimo Azevedo, Chief Enterprise Architect and Head of Corporate IT, POST Luxembourg
  • Jerry Silva, Program VP, IDC Financial Insights, IDC
  • Khomotso K Molabe, CIO, Standard Bank Group
  • Sainbileg Mandakh, CIO, Golomt Bank

The digital banking landscape is transforming at an unprecedented pace, fueled by explosive growth in digital transactions, open banking, and API integrations. These advancements open doors to immense opportunities but also usher in a flood of data, relentless cyber threats, and escalating security and privacy concerns. Regulatory demands worldwide urge banks toward digital resilience, but this can’t be a mere compliance checkbox. True resilience is a strategic necessity in today’s always-on banking environment, where banks are expected to seamlessly deliver population scale performance at all times. This session explores the critical elements for building an unbreakable bank and uncovers how next-gen digital banking platforms lay the groundwork for a resilient and scalable future.

14:45 to 15:05
Time
CXO Perspectives – Operational Excellence
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  • Rajiv Mishra, Executive Director, Bank of India
  • Sudhir Babu, Delivery Head, Infosys Finacle

Operational excellence is pivotal for gaining a competitive edge in banking. So, what does it take to enhance operational outcomes holistically? In this session, we’ll explore a master framework that integrates customer perspectives and internal operational needs across five transformational pillars. Discussions will focus on aligning business strategy with target customer segments and product portfolios, adopting smart, customer-centric business processes, modernizing the workforce to adapt to emerging trends, transforming the IT landscape with digital-first and cloud-based models, and ensuring strategic governance for measurable, risk-contained, and compliant operations. Join us to gain invaluable insights from industry leaders who have successfully navigated these challenges.

15:05 to 15:35
Time
Trailblazers in Banking: Award Winning Initiatives
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  • Dominic Larivee, VP Marketing, Desjardins
  • Fabio Balderacchi, Exeutive Director, Head of Digital Branch Management of the Territorial Bank Division, Intessa San Paolo
  • Rajesh Kumar Bhaskaran, Executive Director & Head of Platforms – Core Systems, Emirates NBD
  • Teresa Sousa, Head of Innovation, Banco BPI
  • Sriranga Neelathali Sampathkumar, Vice President and Head of Business – Middle East & Africa, Infosys Finacle

In an era defined by unprecedented challenges and opportunities, innovation as an ongoing, relentless pursuit is critical for differentiation and growth. Join us for a captivating session featuring the award-winning stories from Banking Innovation Awards. This program honors financial institutions that exemplify exceptional innovation, distinguishing themselves and staying ahead in a competitive landscape.

These stories celebrate banks that embody an unwavering commitment to creating ‘better’ value for their customers and stakeholders through novel approaches. Gain insights into the strategies, technologies, and cultural shifts driving their success and shaping the future of global banking.

15:40 to 16:20
Time
PM Break

16:25 to 16:55
Time
Scaling Digital Transformation: Next Practices to Create, Deliver, and Realize Better Value
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  • Ian Guy Gillard, Senior EVP, Bangkok Bank PCL
  • Martha Maria Montes de Oca Caliz, Executive Director, Analytic & Models, Bank Banorte
  • Sreenath Manghat, Head – Strategy & Transformation, BankDhofar
  • Ram Devanarayanan, Head of Business Consulting – Europe, Infosys Finacle

Banks have been navigating extensive digital transformation initiatives across various business dimensions. Yet, only a proportion of the executives feel their bank has effectively scaled digital transformation to meet the need of the hour. This highlights the dynamic nature of digital transformations in a constantly evolving landscape, where goal-posts continuously shift. In this environment, how should banks adapt and refine their strategies to create, deliver and realize better value? What are the most effective and emerging practices for achieving success? How can banks define and measure success amidst moving targets? And how can leaders construct organizations that consistently excel in this ongoing digital transformation journey?

Join a panel of visionary leaders who have successfully guided their organizations through transformative paths. Discover invaluable insights and strategies to help your bank not only survive but thrive in the ever-changing digital terrain.

17:00 to 17:10
Time
Conference Closing
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  • Krishnaswamy Subbarao, Head of SaaS, Infosys Finacle

17:15 to 17:30
Time
Personal Time and Transfers back to Pine Cliffs

18:30 to 19:00
Time
Transfers to Gala Dinner from Epic Sana

19:00 to 20:00
Time
Networking drinks, Pine Tree Garden, Pine Cliffs Resort

20:00 to 23:59
Time
Gala Dinner, Mare, Pine Cliffs Resorts

External Speakers
Nandita Bakhshi
Nandita Bakhshi
Board Member, BMO Financial Corp. Former President & CEO
Bank of the West
Gabriel de La Bourdonnaye
Gabriel de La Bourdonnaye
CEO - Post Finance
POST Luxembourg
Josip Majher
Josip Majher
COO
Croatian Postal Bank Plc
Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu
Dr. Ebenezer Onyeagwu
Former Group Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Zenith Bank Plc
Ambrosia Caplice
Ambrosia Caplice
MD and Head, Global Transaction Banking
CIBC Bank
Vincent Questiaux
Vincent Questiaux
CIO
Keytrade Bank
Khomotso Molabe
Khomotso Molabe
CIO
Standard Bank
Rajesh Nair
Rajesh Nair
EVP & Head for Platform & Operations Group – IT
Axis Bank
Tsebeletso Mashau
Tsebeletso Mashau
Africa Regions CIO
Standard Bank
Jaime Alberto Villegas Gutierrez
Jaime Alberto Villegas Gutierrez
Chief Operating Officer
Bancolombia
Tomasz Motyl
Tomasz Motyl
CIO
Aion Bank
Sainbileg Mandakh
Sainbileg Mandakh
CIO
Golomt Bank
Anil Kuril
Anil Kuril
CTO
Union Bank of India
Rajiv Mishra
Rajiv Mishra
Executive Director
Bank of India
Saud Al Dhawyani
Saud Al Dhawyani
Group Chief Platform Officer
Emirates NBD
Rajesh Kumar Bhaskaran
Rajesh Kumar Bhaskaran
Executive Director & Head of Platforms – Core Systems
Emirates NBD
Ioannis Xanthakos
Ioannis Xanthakos
Managing Director, Commercial Banking Technology
Bank of America
John Hunter
John Hunter
Managing Director, US Global Transaction Banking
Scotiabank
Martin Vollan
Martin Vollan
EVP of Lending
DNB Bank
Rene Kalonji
Rene Kalonji
Group Chief Product Officer
Equity Bank
Ricardo Chaves
Ricardo Chaves
Executive Director – AI Center of Excellence
Banco BPI
Rafael Cavalcanti
Rafael Cavalcanti
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Banco Bradesco
Simone Lupetti
Simone Lupetti
Head of Group Architecture
DNB
Jeronimo Azevedo
Jeronimo Azevedo
Chief Enterprise Architect and Head of Corporate IT
POST Luxembourg
Abdullah Almutlaq
Abdullah Almutlaq
VP, Technology Platform Services
Banque Saudi Fransi
Dominic Larivee
Dominic Larivee
VP Marketing
Desjardins
Sreenath Manghat
Sreenath Manghat
Head – Strategy & Transformation
BankDhofar
Teresa Sousa
Teresa Sousa
Head of Innovation
Banco BPI
Fabio Balderacchi
Fabio Balderacchi
Exeutive Director, Head of Digital Branch Management of the Territorial Bank Division
Intessa San Paolo
Ines Soares
Ines Soares
Head of ESG and Sustainability
novobanco
Mohammad Muzzafar Wani
Mohammad Muzzafar Wani
Deputy General Manager, IT & BPR
J&K Bank
George Vareltzidis
George Vareltzidis
Head of Wealth Management
National Bank of Greece
Danny Cohen
Danny Cohen
Program Manager
ABN Amro Bank N.V
Olivier Hollette
Olivier Hollette
Cash Management Expert
Natixis
Don Free
Don Free
Banking Thought Leader and Strategist
Don Free
Patricia Hines
Patricia Hines
Head of Banking and Payments
Celent
Jerry Silva
Jerry Silva
Program VP, IDC Financial Insights
IDC
Jason Strle
Jason Strle
EVP & CIO
Discover Financial Services
Oliwia Berdak
Oliwia Berdak
VP, Research Director
Forrester
Kelly Pushong
Kelly Pushong
Director, ISV Ecosystem for IBM Z and LinuxONE
IBM
Bruno Azenha
Bruno Azenha
Global FSI Solution Architect
Red Hat
Alvaro Ruiz
Alvaro Ruiz
Global Lead Core Banking
Accenture
Abhishek Sinha
Abhishek Sinha
Partner, Financial Services Consulting
EY
Paulo Almeida
Paulo Almeida
Associate Partner, Management Consulting, FSI
KPMG
Sanat Rao
Sanat Rao
Co-founder & MD
WithinTheBox.ai
Caspar Berry
Caspar Berry
Professional poker player and Entrepreneur
Guest Speaker
Internal Speakers
Karmesh Gul Vaswani
Karmesh Gul Vaswani
Global Head for Retail, Consumer and Logistics – Infosys, Chairman – EdgeVerve
Infosys
Sajit Vijayakumar
Sajit Vijayakumar
CEO
Infosys Finacle
Sumit Virmani
Sumit Virmani
EVP & CMO
Infosys
Rajashekhara V Maiya
Head Solution Consulting
Infosys Finacle
Sudhir Babu
Global Head of Delivery
Infosys Finacle
Puneet Chhahira
Puneet Chhahira
Head Product Management and Marketing
Infosys Finacle
Krishnaswamy Subbarao
Head of SaaS
Infosys Finacle
John Barber
John Barber
Vice President and Head
Infosys Finacle
Sriranga Sampathkumar
Sriranga Sampathkumar
Vice President and Head of Business – Middle East & Africa
Infosys Finacle
Ram Devanarayanan
Ram Devanarayanan
Head of Business Consulting - Europe
Infosys Finacle
Siva Subramaniam
Siva Subramaniam
Senior Industry Principal
Infosys Finacle
Abhra Roy
Abhra Roy
Senior Industry Principal, Wealth Management
Infosys Finacle
Ramprasath Ganesaraja
Ramprasath Ganesaraja
Senior Principal – Product Management
Infosys Finacle
Ravi Venkataratna
Ravi Venkataratna
Senior Industry Principal
Infosys Finacle
Vivek Jeyaraj
Vivek Jeyaraj
Senior Principal – Product Management
Infosys Finacle
Manish Patni
Manish Patni
Lead Product Manager
Infosys Finacle
Justin Silsbury
Lead Product Manager
Infosys Finacle
Tarun Sonwalkar
Tarun Sonwalkar
Principal – Product Management
Infosys Finacle
Rosemary George
Rosemary George
Industry Principal
Infosys Finacle
Karthik Kota
Karthik Kota
Principal Consultant
Infosys Finacle
Michael Chan
Sudhindra Murthy
Associate Director – Marketing
Infosys Finacle
Michael Chan
Supriya Sathnur
Associate Director – Marketing
Infosys Finacle
Mehul Shah
Mehul Shah
Product Marketing Lead – ESG
Infosys Finacle
Puneet Shukla
Puneet Shukla
Regional Head EMEA, Edge Solutions
EdgeVerve
Bruno Soeiro
Bruno Soeiro
Senior Industry Principal
Infosys

Proudly Carbon Neutral

We are delighted to share that Finacle Conclave 2023 was once again a fully carbon neutral conference. The carbon footprint of all delegates travel, stay and participation in the conference, is effectively zero.

#1 The total emissions for the event have been meticulously calculated as per global standards. This includes air travel, hotel stay, food, commutes, energy usage, materials, fuel and much more.

#2 All avoidable emissions have been offset using sustainable methods and materials, including recycled, biodegradable and recyclable materials, largely local sourcing, cleaner energy, waste reduction etc.

#3 Any unavoidable emissions are being offset by carbon credits accrued from Infosys owned, internationally certified Gold Standard carbon offset projects, making the event carbon neutral across all 3 Emission Scopes.

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