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APAC Agenda

3:00 PM AEST
 

Welcome and Opening Remarks

3:05 PM AEST

Banking on AI: Navigating Disruption, Driving Growth

The financial services industry is at a pivotal moment, shaped by fast-moving technology, evolving customer expectations, and increased competitive pressure. In this dynamic 20-minute conversation, two industry leaders explore how banks and insurers can harness the power of AI—not just to keep up, but to leap ahead. From automating operations to reimagining customer engagement and unlocking cross-sell opportunities, you’ll hear how forward-thinking institutions are using AI to deliver better service experiences, ensure compliance, and fuel sustainable growth. Join us for a candid exchange on what’s working, what’s hype, and what to prioritize now.

Speakers
Monica Hovsepian, 
Global Head of Financial Services Industry, OpenText
Jim Marous, Financial Industry Strategist, The Financial Brand

3:35 PM AEST

Case Study: Leading Bank North America

Details coming soon

3:50 PM AEST

Case Study: CACEIS Investor Services

Hear from CACEIS, an asset servicing banking group with EU 5.3 trillion in assets and offices around the world on how they are staying ahead of the curve on client’s needs by leveraging the unlimited possibilities of Analytics and AI services and turning then into a service differentiator.

4:05 PM AEST

From Data to Differentiation: Transforming Financial Services through Analytics and AI

Financial Institutions face a world that is changing: Customers increasingly rely on digital engagement, they want immediacy combined with a personalised service and these are not unreasonable requests. So why have FSIs struggled with these goals? Hear Andrew Steadman, Chief Product Officer at SBS, share his perspective on how analytics and AI provide the tools to create real differentiation.

Speaker
Andrew Steadman, CPO SBS (Sopra Banking Software)

4:25 PM AEST

Case Study: Leading Insurance or Investment Firm

Details coming soon

4:40 PM AEST

High Performance Data Analytics in Financial Institutions (FinTech)

Hear from Olga Savchenko, Data Warehouse lead at Exness how their journey via Analytics and AI platforms and OpenText Analytics Database (Vertica) has led them to build robust central engines powering strong data driven decisions, helping Exness to innovate, optimize and scale with confidence across several business areas. A must attend session for those wishing to understand the “how” behind successful data warehousing best practices.

Speaker
Olga Savchenko, Data Warehouse Lead, Exness

4:55 PM AEST

Closing Remarks