MEA Finance Banking Technology Summit 2023 | MEA Finance | 10 May 2023 | Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa - Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Blvd - Downtown Dubai - Dubai - UAE

This conference aimed at key banking executives, bringing together more than 400 regional banking and technology leaders in an in-person conference. Over 30 speakers will take center stage to discuss the changes technology will bring, the trends that are leading them and the shape of the tasks ahead, needed to establish future-proofed banks. Attendees will experience in-depth and lively discussions from industry experts from global banks and technology companies on a variety of topics including the future of Banking and Finance. Join us to see the future of banking and connect with those who are pioneering change in the industry.

The Summit will focus on how banks can strengthen their digital transformation amid continuing challenges. Panel sessions and presentations will discuss the emerging technologies that banks need to adapt in this digital age, and the new business dynamics with fintech.

• Open Banking & APIs
• Engagement Banking
• The dissolving definition of Competitors, Vendors & Partners
• Cloud in Payments & Data
• The changing payments landscape in the Middle East & Africa
• Digital Retail Banking
• Banking Technology for the decade

This one day exclusive event will also be presenting this events recognizing the commendable achievements of banks and technology businesses for their delivery of smarter banking solutions and for their ability to drive real growth in an increasingly competitive regional market.

2023 Speakers

Ali Imran
COO, Commercial Bank of Dubai

Anand Krishnan
Director, Head of Technology, Emirates Investment Bank

Ellis Wang
Board of The Executive & Advisory Team, Sheikh Maktoum Private Office

Finali Fernando
Managing Director, Regional Head of Products, CCO, HSBC Bank Middle East

Gabrielle Inzirillo
Head of Ecosystem Development, ADGM

George Hojeige
Chief Executive Officer, Virtugroup

Glen Fernandes
Managing Director, Global Client Management, BNY Mellon

Jagadeshwaran K
Managing Director - Treasury & Trade Solutions, MENA, Citi

Mamoun Alhomssey
Chief Information Officer, ADIB

Maria Parpou
Executive Vice President, Mastercard

Mohammed Wassim Khayata
CEO, Al Maryah Community Bank

Mohit Aery
Regional Director, Payment Gateway Services - EEMEA, Mastercard

Onur Ozan
Managing Director, Regional Head - MENA, SWIFT

Pinaaz Kulkarni
Managing Director- Digital Channels & Data Analytics, Standard Chartered Bank

Sanat Rao
CEO, Infosys Finacle

Samer Soliman
CEO, Arab Financial Services

Srinivasan Sampath
Group Chief Technology Officer, First Abu Dhabi Bank

Thomas Cherian
Chief Information Officer, Commercial Bank of Dubai

Viplav Rathore
Managing Director - Head of Cash Management Products for Africa & MENAP, Standard Chartered Bank

2023 Sponsors and Partners

OFFICIAL BANKING PARTNER:
• Dubai Islamic Bank

GOLD SPONSORS:
• Swift
• Network
• Infosys

SILVER SPONSORS:
• Afs
• Mastercard
• Gateway
• Smartstream
• Backbase
• Finshape
• Tcs Bancs

STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGY PARTNER:
• GBM

KNOWLEDGE PARTNER:
• The University of Manchester

SUPPORTING PARTNERS:
• Finesse
• Netcetera
• Fintech Surge