India’s Top BFSI Leaders Convene for the 5th Elets BFSI Gamechanger Summit

Goa, August 7, 2024 — The 5th Elets BFSI Gamechanger Summit is set to kick off tomorrow, marking the arrival of India’s foremost leaders in the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector.

Under the theme “Advancing Financial Institutions through Novel Strategies & Alliances,” the 4-day summit will bring together key stakeholders for exchange of ideas and collaboration.

The summit, hailed as India’s biggest gathering of BFSI leaders, will feature a dynamic mix of keynote addresses, panel discussions, and interactive sessions designed to drive innovation and collaboration. The agenda is packed with various activities to keep attendees engaged and entertained throughout the event, including networking sessions, live band performances, a comedy show, and more.

The summit also presents a prime opportunity to celebrate innovation with the Elets BFSI 100 Gamechanger Awards, recognising the industry pioneers redefining the BFSI sector. This prestigious awards ceremony will honour the leaders and visionaries whose phenomenal contributions and forward-thinking strategies are shaping the future of finance. By spotlighting these game-changers, the summit acknowledges their achievements and inspires continued excellence and innovation across the industry, reinforcing its commitment to driving progress and innovation in the financial landscape.

The “Golden Jubilee Edition” of The Banking & Finance Post Magazine will be launched at the summit, marking a significant milestone and celebrating excellence in the industry.

Day 1 – August 8, 2024: Arrival of Guests
The summit will commence with the arrival of esteemed guests from across the BFSI ecosystem, followed by a Welcome Dinner that offers an opportunity for networking among industry leaders. This initial gathering will set the stage for an engaging and collaborative conference.

Day 2 – August 9, 2024: Insights

The day will start early with a beachside activity and a socialising breakfast before registrations commence.

Dr. Ravi Gupta, Founder & CEO of Elets Technomedia and Editor-in-Chief of The Banking & Finance Post Magazine, will deliver the welcome address, setting the stage for a day of engaging discourse and insightful discussions.

The day’s agenda includes engaging panel discussions on key topics such as Reshaping Financial Services, Hyper-Personalisation in BFSI, Financial Resilience in Cybersecurity, AI-driven customer experiences, Redefining Enterprise Communication, etc. Esteemed speakers will include Ashton D’cruz, Executive Director at NatWest Markets; Swaminathan Krishnamoorthy, Chief Digital Officer at ESAF Small Finance Bank; Abinash Adhikari, Chief Data & Analytics Officer at Zuno General Insurance; Tejasvi Addagada, Senior Vice President and Head of Enterprise Data Management at HDFC Bank; Dobi (Vaibhav Dobriyal), Co-Founder & Chief Product Officer at LUMIQ; and Rahul Kulkarni, Head of Presales APAC, MENA & Turkey at Mitel India, among others.

Day 3 – August 10, 2024: Insights

The third day will begin with poolside activities and a keynote address by Ashutosh Mishra, Chief Risk Manager, National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD), on risk management and technology advancements.

Panel discussions will cover critical topics shaping the future of the BFSI sector. Key highlights include the panel discussion on “Generative AI Writing the Future of Finance”, moderated by Mitesh Bulsara, Chief Technology Officer at CoffeeBeans. Esteemed panelists include Rushikant Shastri, President – Technology Leader at State Bank of India; Amit Bhardwaj, Executive Vice President – Engineering at Kotak Mahindra Bank; and Prasad Pimple, Executive Vice President & Head of Digital Business Unit at Kotak Life Insurance, among others. This session will explore how Generative AI can streamline processes, enhance customer service, and fortify cybersecurity within the financial sector.

Additionally, the day will showcase a fireside chat on “Treasury – Technology, Operations, Compliance & Regulations,” featuring Rahul Kulkarni, Head of Presales APAC, MENA & Turkey at Mitel India, and Pankaj Gupta, Country Head (India and SAARC) at Mitel. Other highlights include a session on MarTech’s evolving role in consumer engagement, led by Prashant Choudhari, Head of Marketing at Fino Payments Bank, and a panel on “Governance, Risk & Compliance,” moderated by Parshant Arora, Chief Compliance Officer at Kotak General Insurance. This panel will feature industry experts such as Mahesh Khisti, Chief Information Security Officer & VP – IT at United Overseas Bank, and Sandeep Tiwari, Chief Compliance Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank, discussing strategies for enhancing efficiency and compliance in the BFSI landscape.

Day 4 – August 11, 2024: Wrap-up and Departure

The final day will start with sports activities and a socialising breakfast. Attendees will be equipped with the latest industry insights and valuable connections to advance their organisations.

The summit will showcase a diverse range of partners, each contributing to the summit’s dynamic and innovative atmosphere. Joining the power-packed event are: Presenting Partner: Mitel and Exato.ai; Co-presenting Partner: Lumiq; Digital Adoption Partner: Whatfix; Communication Partner: Onextel; Digital Customer Partner, In10s; Intelligent Automation Partner: Nividous; Document Execution Partner: Leegality; Digital Onboarding Partner: Signzy; Innovation Partner: CoffeeBeans; OTP-Less Authentication Partner: Odyssey; Secure CaaS Partner: Mtalkz; Associate Partners:Veup; Cartel Infosystems and Digit Insurance.