Day 1_BTA COLOMBO
Registration of BankTech Asia 2024: Colombo Series
Opening Remarks
Selva Nagappan
Organising Chairperson, BankTech Asia 2024 - Colombo Series
Keynote Address: Navigating the Digital Transformation within Sri Lanka’s Banking Landscape
Analyze Sri Lanka’s banking evolution, where innovation meets resilience in the face of the digital tide. Dissect the multifaceted journey of banks in Sri Lanka as they navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by the digital era and roadmap to success.
Keynote Speaker:
Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe
Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Embedded Finance: The Catalyst for Banking Evolution in a Connected World
Discover the transformative power of embedded finance, a paradigm-shifting motion that fuses financial services seamlessly into non-financial platforms. Explore how embedding banking functionalities within everyday experiences is reshaping the landscape of financial services.Moderator:
Andrew Ariaratnam
Head - Fintech platforms and Innovation, Dialog Axiata
Panelist:
Sumudu Gunawardena
Chief Information Officer, Commercial Bank of Ceylon
Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa
Chairman, LankaPay
Avanthi Colombage
Country Manager, VISA
Morning Refreshments and Tour to Exhibition Space
Beyond Automation: Harnessing AI for Risk Management and Intelligent Banking
Witness the revolutionizing power of AI in banking. Explore how predictive analytics, AI-powered fraud detection, and more are transforming risk assessment and decision making.
Speaker:
Shadab Taiyabi
President, Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), Singapore
Sithambaram Sri Ganendran
Senior Vice President Operations and Chief Information Security Officer, Union Bank of Colombo
Revolutionizing Digital Lending: Leveraging Data to Drive Growth and Mitigate Risk
Witness how digital lending, powered by AI and data, is transforming access to capital. Explore how lenders leverage data to streamline processes, assess risk effectively, and reach new borrowers. This data-driven approach unlocks faster approvals, personalized services, and operational efficiency. Join us to discover how data analytics is crucial for sustainable growth and responsible risk management in the evolving digital lending landscape.
Speaker:
Naveen Kotalla
Head of Business, Analytics Division, CARE Analytics & Advisory Private Limited
API Integration and Open Banking: Enabling Seamless Cross-Border Connectivity
Learn the role API integration and Open Banking play in fostering a new era of interconnected financial ecosystems, driving efficiency, and unlocking innovative possibilities in the global banking sector.Moderator:
Shadab Taiyabi
President, Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), Singapore
Panelist:
Manula Ekanayake
Assistant Vice President/ Head of Payments and Cash Management, DFCC Bank
Dushyantha Dassanayake
Assistant General Manager Information Technology Systems, Sampath Bank
Networking Luncheon and Tour to Exhibition Space
Tech-Driven Transformation: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Trade Finance
Explore how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping trade finance. Uncover the potential of emerging technologies to drive efficiency, transparency, and security. Discover how financial institutions are adapting to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in this era of rapid innovation.
Moderator:
Rajkumar Kanagasingam
President, Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL)
Panelist:
Roger Norton
Executive Director - Country Head of Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered Bank
Eranda Weerakoon
Chief Manager - Corporate and Institutional Banking
The Ethical Imperative: Designing Technology for Well-Being and Financial Inclusion
Address the potential risks associated with AI and data usage in banktech, such as algorithmic bias and financial exclusion. Witness as experts discuss the importance of data privacy, security, and responsible innovation in developing human-centered technology solutions.Moderator:
Aries Setiadi
Executive Director, Asosiasi Fintech Indonesia (AFTECH), Indonesia
Panelists:
Nizath Mustapha
Head of Digital Development and Automation, Amana Bank
Vipin Kashiram Surelia
Head – Risk Services, India and South Asia, VISA, India
Unveiling the AI Advantage: Redefining Customer Experience
Gain insights as industry leaders unlock the secrets of AI in personalized financial interactions. Witness how AI-powered chatbots and predictive analytics are reshaping customer engagement and building loyalty in the new era of banking.
Moderator:
Andrew Ariaratnam
Head - FinTech platforms and Innovation, Dialog Axiata
Panelist:
Chami Senewiratne
Head, Digital Banking, Seylan Bank PLC
Anil Kumar Reddy
Head IT Solution Delivery - Digital Lending Technologies, FinTech Initiatives, Digital Collections and Wealthy Management Applications, Ujjivan Small Finance Bank, India
Mathew Joseph
Head of CIMB AI Labs, CIMB, India
The Future of Sustainable Banktech: Collaboration and Open Innovation for Transformative Impact
Discover the importance of collaboration between banks, FinTech companies, technology providers, and NGOs to develop and scale innovative sustainable banking solutions. Dissect open-source platforms and shared data ecosystems that can accelerate the adoption of sustainable technology solutions in the financial sector.Moderator:
Rajkumar Kanagasingam
President, Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL)
Panelist:
Nizath Mustapha
Head of Digital Development and Automation, Amana Bank
Hithesh Fernando
Chairman - Open Banking Sub Committee, FinTech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL)