CDAO Financial Services March 1st, 2023

Connected Banking Summit is a not to be missed opportunity for experts, business people, and practitioners from the BFSI fraternity to discuss practical and cost-effective solutions to developing digital banking solutions. Leading mavens from global brands will join in to share their experiences and discuss the impact of technologies such as AI, ML, deep learning, cognitive computing, digital assets and much more on the financial services ecosystem.

Top 10 speakers:

• Makabelo Malumane, Managing Director, Head of Transaction Banking, Kenya and East Africa, Standard Chartered Bank.
• Timothy Were, Deputy Director ICT, Ministry of ICT & Digital Economy
• Hartnell Ndungi, Chief Data Officer, Absa Africa
• Sahil Arya, CIO & Head of Banking Technology and Digital Transformation, Gulf African Bank.
• Mary Mulili, Executive Director, UBA Bank Kenya.
• Desmond Takawira, Chief Technology Officer, Steward Bank
• Raphael Lekolool, Managing Director, Post Bank Kenya
• Martin M. Omido, Head of ICT (CIO), Consolidated Bank Of Kenya Limited.
• Anthony Chesaro, Chief Information Risk Officer, Stanbic Bank Kenya
• John Njoroge, Digital Channels, Card Business, Data Analytics & Project Support– Strategy Department, Guardian Bank.

Key Topics:

• Crafting a Cashless/Cash-lite Economy
• Digital Access – The future of Financial inclusion
• Impact of AI, ML& RoboticsCognitive Banking applications
• The Digital Only Model – Trend and Challenges
• Security – An all pervasive model
• Accelerating digital transformation through a customer-centric lens
• Digital Wallets and Digital Lending
• Cyber Resilience Strategy
• Synergies Between traditional FIs and FinTechs
• Identity and Access Management

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The 2023 U.S. Fintech Symposium is a conference that brings together industry decision-makers to discuss the latest fintech best practices, developments and strategies. The conference is designed to foster meaningful fintech conversations that drive organizational, regulatory and industry innovation. Attendees will be able to participate in networking events, education sessions, and more… all within a beautiful resort setting!

Top 10 speakers:

• Moa Agrell Senior Banking Partnerships Manager at Trustly
• Dan Carmody President at TreaSolution
• Gabriel Skelton Director of Banking, Mortgage & Insurance Automation Solutions at OpenBots
• Brandon Spear Chief Executive Officer at TreviPay

Agenda:

Day 1:

• 6:00 PM Poolside Opening Reception

Day 2:

• 7:30 AM Registration Opens
• 8:45 AM The Fintech CEO Panel Discussion
• 9:00 AM Exhibit Halls Open
• 10:00 AM Fintech Break Out Session
• 11:00 AM Fintech Break Out Session
• 12:00 PM Lunch
• 1:00 PM Fintech Break Out Session
• 2:00 PM Sponsorship Showcase / Networking Break In Exhibit Halls
• 3:00 PM Fintech Break Out Session
• 4:00 PM Fintech Related Panel Discussion
• 5:00 PM Fintech Awards & Networking Reception

Day 3:

• 7:45 AM Registration Opens
• 8:00 AM Exhibit Halls Open
• 9:40 AM The Future of Scalable Intelligent Automation for Banks and Fintechs
• 10:40 AM Fintech Breakout Session
• 11:45 AM Lunch
• 12:45 PM Open Networking Event in Networking Lounge
• 1:15 PM Fintech Breakout Session
• 2:15 PM Fintech Breakout Session
• 3:15 PM Fintech Related Panel Discussion
• 4:00 PM Closing Remarks

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What is your branch doing to exceed their expectations and meet the needs of other generations as well? Future Branches is two days of action-packed stories, conversations and connections with the top minds in retail banking. We will explore how leading financial institutions are revamping retail banking technology, retooling front line associates, and creating the branch and retail banking experience of the future. You’ll get actionable strategies to provide personalized high touch experiences for today’s customers. This is THE meeting place to benchmark against the best of the best in financial services.

Top 10 speakers:

• Terri Hoffman - SVP, Manager of Branch Operations Support at First Citizens Bank
• Keri Wise - Head of Retail Sales at United Community Bank
• Brandon Kramer - Employee Experience Strategy Manager at Fifth Third
• Eric Eaton - Vice President & Bank Experience Officer at BankPlus
• Zeke Hellenbrand - Director, Retail Branch Operations at BCU
• Paula Slagle - SVP, Branch Infrastructure and Employee Technology Experience Executive at US Bank
• Vito Giannola - EVP & Chief Retail Banking Officer at Provident Bank
• Katie Lewis - Retail Network Execution Manager at Commerce Bank
• Diandra Murga - AVP, Retail Banking Regional Manager at Bethpage Federal Credit Union
• Breana Wolfert - AVP, Branch Operations Project Management at American Heritage Credit Union

Agenda Keynotes:

Day 1:

• Keynote: Navigating a Merger at the Branch Level: Informing Customers & Rebranding Branches
• Keynote Chat: How American Airlines Credit Union Is Using their Branch Network to Help New Pilots Get Their Careers Off the Ground
• Chief Retail Officer Panel Discussion: Leadership Playbook: Strategies To Succeed In A Changed Banking Market
• Take Three Tours: A Virtual Site Visit of Some of the Best in Branches Harbor Nights Offsite Reception

Day 2:

• Keynote: Effectively Providing Best in Class Service for Small Business Clients in Branch
• Panel: Ensuring That Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are Pillars of Your Workplace Culture
• Panel Discussion: Employee Engagement for the Long Haul: The Best of Coaching, Development & Career Pathing
• Panel: Deepening Your Community Involvement to Strengthen Consumer Trust in Your Organization
• Know Your Network Roundtables

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