2nd Annual Middle East Digital Lending Summit 2023 | Verve Management | 13 November 2023 | TBA, Dubai, UAE

The digitization of the banking industry and new technological developments have led to customers demanding a seamless experience and real-time payment services. Customers now prefer conducting all financial activities from the comfort of their homes and mobile devices including the previously strenuous task of borrowing. Digitalizing lending has led to a 34% increase in borrowing since 2020 as alternative and faster methods have become available. Furthermore, with the aid of AI and data analytics, lending houses can now provide better customer service and reduce costs whilst still providing a unified process.

This events will provide an opportunity for like-minded professionals to discuss and recognize the latest challenges and technologies changing the age-old task of money lending. With areas such as alternative lending, liquidity management, and credit decisioning discussed, key insights into the future of the industry shall be explored. A line of impeccable speakers including leaders in asset management, wealth and risk management and digital initiatives will share their knowledge, wisdom and insights on how the transformation of the lending industry in the region is going to be game-changing. With interactive keynote sessions and expert-led panels, we strive to create a knowledge platform for every attendee that advances them from their competitor in an intellectual capacity.

2023 Speakers

H.E. Marwan Lutfi
Chief Executive Officer, Al Etihad Credit Bureau

Mr. Fares Kobeissi
Chairman and CEO, Bluering s.a.l.

Weigang Fu
Chief Risk Officer, Wio Bank

Anand Krishnan
Director of Technology, Emirates Investment Bank PJSC

Pratikk Dalal
Chief Financial Officer, Al Maryah Community Bank

Gareema Kaaushik
Head of Products, YAP

Eyad Al Qudsi
Digital Banking Expert

Rajesh Bhaskaran
Head - Core Technology Platforms – Nextgen, Emirates NBD

Danny Abla
Founder & CEO, Bankiom

Suresh Lalwani
Managing Director & Head of Coverage, Commercial Banking, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Sujatha Narasimhan
Compliance Officer (Head - AML & Compliance), Al Jazira Exchange

Yusra Abdul Ghaffar Baqi
Senior Vice President - Marketing, aafaq Islamic Finance

Dheen Dorai
Head of DTO, Digital Architecture & Engineering, Al Masraf

Imran Kannuti
VP- Head of Digitalization & Transformation, PMO, Banque Misr

Madhavi Bhatia
Regulatory and Compliance Exper, Independent

Adeel Mirza
Head of AML & KYC Unit, Al Masraf

Maram Habash
Senior Vice President - Head Client Experience, Mashreq Bank

Alok Gupta
Regional Head & Innovation Chair of Compliance Analytics, EU & MENAT, HSBC Bank Middle East

Sri Lakshmi Bannigol
Vice President - Head of Analytics and AI, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Muhammad Ajmair Riaz
Head of Consumer, Private and Busines Banking, Standard Chartered Bank, Tanzania

Craig Moore
Founder and CEO, Beehive

2023 Sponsors

BRONZE SPONSOR:
• Bluering

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR:
• Earnix

SUPPORTR PARTNER:
• AECB