Digital Transformation In Banking & Insurance Summit 2024 - Nairobi | Kinfos Events | 13 August 2024 | TBA, Nairobi, Kenya

This summit refers to the process of leveraging digital technologies to fundamentally change and improve the way financial institutions operate, deliver services, and interact with customers. This transformation is driven by the rapid evolution of technology, changing customer expectations, and the need for financial institutions to stay competitive and agile in a rapidly evolving landscape.

This summit brings about numerous benefits, impacting various aspects of operations, customer experience, and overall competitiveness. Here are some key benefits:
Enhanced Customer Experience:
• Digital channels, such as online banking and mobile apps, provide customers with 24/7 access to services, reducing the need for physical visits to branches.
Operational Efficiency:
• Digital transformation streamlines internal processes through automation, reducing manual work, minimizing errors, and improving operational efficiency.
Data-Driven Decision Making:
• Big data analytics and predictive modeling provide valuable insights into customer behavior, market trends, and risk management, enabling informed decision-making.
Fintech Collaborations:
• Collaboration with fintech companies and the development of innovative products and services help financial institutions stay competitive and meet evolving customer demands.
Blockchain and Smart Contracts:
• Implementation of blockchain technology enhances security, transparency, and efficiency in processes like insurance claims.
Improved Security and Compliance:
• Strengthening cybersecurity safeguards sensitive customer data, protecting against unauthorized access and cyber threats.
Compliance Tools:
• Digital transformation aids in meeting regulatory requirements through the implementation of tools and technologies that ensure compliance.
Agility and Adaptability:
• Cloud computing and digital technologies provide flexibility, allowing financial institutions to scale operations up or down based on demand.
Quick Adaptation:
• Digital transformation enables quick adaptation to changing market conditions and customer expectations.
Market Responsiveness :
• Digital transformation allows organizations to respond quickly to market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive threats.
Risk Management:
• The use of predictive analytics helps in identifying and managing risks more effectively, improving the overall risk management framework.
Real-time Monitoring:
• The use of predictive analytics helps in identifying and managing risks more effectively, improving the overall risk management framework.
Collaboration and Connectivity:
• Digital channels and social media platforms facilitate improved communication and engagement with customers.
Interconnected Ecosystem:
• Digital transformation encourages collaboration within the industry, fostering partnerships and ecosystem connectivity

2024 Speakers

Devid Jegerson
Chief Operating Officer, Invest Bank

Aon Raza
Head of Transformation, Alwathba National Insurance Co

Sridhar Iyer
Group Chief Digital Officer & Deputy Group Head of Consumer Banking, GIB

Giovanni Everduin
Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, CBI

Dmitry Artemiev
Chief Compliance Officer, Commercial Bank of Dubai

Kaushik Kadayam
Regional Chief Operating Officer, Standard Chartered

Ramkumar Balasubramaniam
CFO, Middle East & Africa, Barclays

Linoy Kidd
GBM MENAT CIO, HSBC

Gigi Mathew Thomas
Group Director, IT & Digital Transformation, Ittihad

Mohamed Shawky
IT Director, Digital Workplace, mirates NBD

Dr. Yoonus C Ahammed
Director, Data Science, Transaction Monitoring, Standard Chartered

Imran Kannuti
Banque Misr Head, Operations Digitalization & Transformation, Banque Misr

Ahmed Nabil
Head of Cyber Defense and Security Operations, ADIB

Claire Maslen
Senior Consultant Independent, Independent IT Consultant

Sarah Sahwan
Service Director, VP, BNY MELLON

William G Rich
Chief Sanctions Officer, Citibank