Agenda

Registration & Coffee

Welcome Address & Opening Remarks

Empowering Kenya’s Financial Innovation Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities

• Establishing a Regulatory Framework for Virtual Assets
• Advancing the Implementation of a Faster Payments System
• Addressing Challenges in Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance

Fidelis Muia

Director of Technical Services

Kenya Bankers Association (KBA)

Enabling Financial Inclusion at Scale

• State of Financial Inclusion
• Technology Changes & Advancement
• Stumbling Block
• Way Forward

Nelson Juma

Chief Information Officer

I&M Group

How to stop the rising costs of compliance with Cloud and AI

• Case study: How a multinational regional bank managed to reduce their costs and improve their internal efficiency
• Increasing AML coverage and detection in the cloud
• Streamlining intelligent AI processes in Cloud based systems
• Consortium learning in real-time for faster business decisions
• How GenAI can support with investigations

Muken Ladva

AML Strategy Lead, EMEA

NICE Actimize

Key trends shaping financial services

• Fast-evolving market – be constant in reinventing yourself
• Digitalisation – shifting scale advantages from branches to innovation
• The right technology partner – achieve speed, convenience, and cost savings

Andrei Buzgan

CEO

Qoobiss

Harnessing Data Analytics for Strategic Intelligence & Success in the BFSI Landscape 

• Optimizing Processes with Data Analytics: Streamlining financial operations, fraud detection, and predictive maintenance within the BFSI sector
• Empowering Financial Modelling and Risk Management: Utilizing advanced analytics for credit scoring, portfolio management, and real-time risk assessment
• Real-time Credit Decisioning with Gen AI: Address credit underwriting queries via 2-way dialogue after pre-checking applications and policy parameters
• Enhancing Customer Experience and Personalization: Leveraging data for customer segmentation, sentiment analysis, and tailored product offerings to drive engagement and loyalty
• Driving Strategic Decision-Making with Market Intelligence: Harnessing data analytics to identify market trends, assess competition, and support long-term strategic planning

Moderator

Rahul Chaturvedi

Business Head – Digital Banking Solutions

Perfios Software Solutions

Diane Korir

Director, Customer Experience Brand & Marketing

Britam Holdings

Jonah Kuria

Chief Data Officer

Diamond Trust Bank

Titus Sum

Head, CFCR Governance Kenya & EA

Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited

Gabriel Ayeni

Head, Advanced Analytics

I&M Bank

Philip Galego

Head of Business Intelligence and Analytics

Equity Bank Limited

NETWORKING BREAK & VISIT TO EXHIBITOR LOUNGE

Going from Cash to Code: The Future of Digital Payments 

• Comprehend the underlying technologies that enable digital payments and how they contribute to the security and reliability of digital transactions
• Probe the complexities and inefficiencies associated with cross-border digital payments
• Explore emerging concepts like central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), decentralized finance (DeFi) and blockchain technology that can possibly revolutionize financial transactions

Moderator

Michelle Rita Mwango

Head of Insurance

Milhan Access Capital Limited

Mohamed Alogail

Subject Matter Expert

Fimple

Julianna Daudi

Head, Digital & Transactional Banking

Sidian Bank

Makabelo Malumane

Head, Transaction Banking

Standard Chartered Kenya

Angela Mwirigi

Director, Digital Financial Services

KCB Bank Group

DEVAN
MANMOANDAS

Chief Financial Officer

Moza Banco, S.A.

The Role of Technology in Shaping the Future of Service and Efficiency.

• Case study of KDIC’s (Enterprise Data Warehouse and Business Intelligence).

Kennedy Yegon

Deputy Director - ICT

Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation

Digital Transformation of the Financial Services Sector: Unlocking the Future Potential

• Discuss the importance of embracing digital transformation for banks
• Discuss how automation, robotic process automation (RPA), and AI-driven processes are improving efficiency, reducing operational costs, and minimizing errors
• Explain the rise of digital wealth management platforms and robo-advisors, making investment services accessible to a broader audience

Moderator

Edgar Tiltmann

Business Development Manager – Financial Crime Compliance

LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Pankaj Kathuria

Chief Commercial Officer

Perfios Software Solutions

Neeraj Anand

Head - IT Applications

SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited

Paul Kioi

Head, Technology & Transformation

ICEA LION GROUP

Georgina Odhiambo

CIO Retail Banking

NCBA Group

Julius Orayo

Group CIO

Jubilee Insurance

 LUNCH BREAK

RegTech Insights: Staying Ahead of Regulatory Changes

• Apprehend the significance of RegTech in the modern financial world and its potential to revolutionize how regulatory compliance is achieved
• Discern collaborative efforts between regulatory authorities and the RegTech industry in creating regulatory sandboxes and promoting innovation
• Explore the potential of RegTech to facilitate global regulatory harmonization and streamline compliance for organizations operating in multiple jurisdictions

Ahmed ElSonbaty

CEO & Founder

Data Gear

Banking as a Service (BaaS): Revolutionizing Financial Access

• Examine how BaaS facilitates cross-border transactions and international expansion by providing access to banking services and compliance solutions
• Comprehend how BaaS can transform retail and e-commerce by enabling businesses to integrate financial services, such as digital wallets and lending, into their platforms
• Exploring emerging trends in BaaS, such as decentralized finance (DeFi) integration, the role of blockchain technology, and the potential for BaaS to drive financial inclusion

JANET DALI

Head Partnerships, Ecosystems And
Fintech Strategy (Digital And Innovation)

Diamond Trust Bank

Unlocking Commercial Growth and Innovation in the Banking Sector

• Strategies for expanding into untapped markets and optimizing the product portfolio to drive long-term revenue growth.
• Leveraging advanced digital tools and data-driven insights to create personalized banking solutions, enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction.
• Building powerful alliances and collaborations that enhance the bank’s competitive position and open doors to new business opportunities.

Steven Omamo

Head of Digital Banking

Absa Bank Kenya

CLOSING REMARKS & AFTER HOURS