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Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia Reimagine Banking Forum

Join us to discover the latest market trends shaping the Kingdom, gain insights into cost-efficient growth strategies, and learn how to build a flexible, tech-enabled banking culture that thrives in uncertainty. Through expert-led sessions and networking opportunities, this event will showcase how Finastra’s Universal Banking solutions empower banks to adapt, evolve, and lead.

Voco Riyadh, King Fahd Rd,
An Namudhajiyah, Riyadh 13003,
Saudi Arabia

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Reimagine Banking: Adapt. Evolve. Thrive.

Saudi Arabia’s banking sector is evolving fast, embracing Gen AI, customer-centricity, and digital transformation. On October 29 in Riyadh, join Finastra Universal Banking to reimagine banking across innovation, acquisition, retention, and profitability in a hyper-competitive world.

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Agenda

Agenda is subject to change

Times are in AST

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Welcome Coffee & Registration

10:00 AM - 10:10 AM

Opening remarks

  • Rudy Kawmi, Vice President for Middle East, Africa & Asia-Pacific, Universal Banking, Finastra
10:10 AM - 10:30 AM

Keynote

Digital Transformation in a Gen AI World

  • Rudy Kawmi, Vice President for Middle East, Africa & Asia-Pacific, Universal Banking, Finastra
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Keynote speech

To FinTech or Not to FinTech: Where to FinTech in Saudi Banking

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Banking Today (Panel Discussion) 

Delivering delight in a hyper competitive world

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Banking Tomorrow (Panel Discussion)

Banking at the speed of thought

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

Coffee break & Networking

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

Practical AI (Panel Discussion)

Leveraging AI for profit, safely and securely

1:00 PM - 1:30 PM

The Essential Elements

What do you need to be “all things to all people”?

1:30 PM - 1:50 PM

Making the Case for Change

How do you convince others?

  • Niamh Albertyn, Head of Solution Consulting, Global, Finastra Universal Banking
1:50 PM - 2:00 PM

Closing remarks

  • Rudy Kawmi, Vice President for Middle East, Africa & Asia-Pacific, Universal Banking, Finastra
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Networking & Lunch

Speakers

Rudy Kawmi

Rudy Kawmi

Vice President for Middle East, Africa & Asia-Pacific, Universal Banking
Finastra
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Why you should attend

Join senior banking leaders for a day of strategic insight, peer exchange, and future-focused dialogue centered on:

  • Strategic foresight: Stay ahead of market shifts and technology trends shaping the future of banking in Saudi Arabia and beyond.
  • Executive-level insights: Hear directly from industry pioneers and thought leaders driving transformation across the region.
  • Peer exchange: Connect with fellow C-suite decision-makers to share challenges, successes, and bold ideas.
  • Actionable takeaways: Leave with frameworks and strategies you can apply immediately to accelerate innovation and growth.

Join Saudi Arabia’s top banking minds for a day of transformation, insight, and connection.

Register today

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