BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

The BankTech Asia 2025 Conference: Jakarta Series conference emerged as a groundbreaking platform that transcended traditional banking paradigms, examining the expansive landscape of financial technology and its impact beyond conventional business boundaries. With a visionary approach, the conference aimed to redefine the future of banking by exploring innovative technologies, disruptive trends, and strategic collaborations reshaping the financial industry.

The conference sessions navigated beyond traditional banking spheres, embracing diverse themes such as FinTech innovations, cybersecurity, AI-driven transformations, and the fusion of technology with customer-centric approaches. Moreover, the discourse expanded into the realms of sustainability, regulatory compliance, and the ethical dimensions of FinTech evolution.

8.30 am - 9.30 am

Registration of 5th Annual Conference and Exhibition BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

9.30 am - 10.15 am

Panel Discussion: Embedded Finance Excellence: Redefining Banking in the Digital Age

  • Learn the transformative power of embedded finance, where financial services seamlessly integrate into
    non-financial ecosystems.
  • Discover how BankTech innovation empowers institutions to embed finance, unlock new revenue streams,
    and forge deeper customer relationships.

Moderator:

Lakshitha Jayaweera

Vice President, Information Technology, Citi, Sri Lanka

Speaker:

Dwitil Mahimkar

Senior Vice President and Regional Product Manager, Liquidity & Investment Product Management, Global Payment Solutions, Asia Pacific HSBC, Hong Kong

Ajay Kapoor

Division Head of IT, Bank of India Indonesia, Indonesia

10.15 am - 10.30 am

Opening Remarks by Selva Nagappan, Organizing Chairman, 5th Annual Conference and Exhibition BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series and Managing Director, Knowledge Group of Companies 

Selva Nagappan

Organising Chairperson, BankTech Asia 2025 - Jakarta Series

10.30 am - 11.00 am

C-Suite Insight: The Future of Digital Banking in Indonesia – Advancing Financial Inclusion and Monetary Innovation 

  • The potential of digital banking innovations to accelerate financial inclusion and empower businesses and individuals. 
  • The impact of digital transformation on monetary policy, economic growth, and Indonesia’s broader national agenda. 
  • Strategies to build a secure, inclusive, and future-ready financial ecosystem through collaboration between regulators, banks, and fintech players. 

Sonny Supriyadi

Chief Data Officer, Maybank, Indonesia

11.00 am - 11.30 am

Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout

11.30 am - 12.00 pm

Fireside Chat: Data Analytics Mastery: Driving BankTech Innovations with the Advancements of AI 

  • Discover the crucial role played by advanced analytics in reshaping the contours of the financial landscape and how AI is affecting them as a whole. 
  • Highlighting the transformative power of data analytics combined with the advancement of AI in refining decision-making processes, optimizing operations, and unlocking strategic advantages in the ever-evolving realm of BankTech. 

Moderator:

Lakshitha Jayaweera

Vice President, Information Technology, Citi, Sri Lanka

Panelist:

Alex Song

Chief Revenue Officer, WIZ.AI, Singapore

12.00 pm - 12.45 pm

Panel Discussion: Asia’s Payment Revolution: Pioneering the Shift to Cashless Economies

  • This panel dissects Asia’s leading role in spearheading the movement towards cashless societies.
  • Explore drivers propelling Asia’s advancements in payment methods and discuss the advantages and
    hurdles linked to the shift from cash-based transactions.

Moderator:

Dr. Rocky Tung

Director and Head of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong

Panelists:

Martin Sendra

Head of API and Digital Payment, OCBC, Indonesia

Haryo Teguh Putranto

Head of KAM Integrated B2B, Samsung, Indonesia

12.45 pm - 2.00 pm

Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout

2.00 pm - 2.30 pm

The Power of Innovation in Banking: Transforming Corporate Treasury Through Digital Advancements

  • Learn how your treasury team can manage their liquidity needs and access data around the world to
    enhance cash visibility, optimise cash flow forecasting, consolidate excess cash and automate investment
    activity
  • Innovative digital tools offered by Financial Institutions to enhance real-time visibility and reporting on
    global cash positions to help Corporate Treasurers to improve liquidity and funding decisions.

Dwitil Mahimkar

Senior Vice President and Regional Product Manager, Liquidity & Investment Product Management, Global Payment Solutions, Asia Pacific, HSBC, Hong Kong

2.30 pm - 3.15 pm

Panel Discussion: Asset Tokenization: Transforming Financial Markets for a Digital Future

  • How blockchain enables accessibility, divisibility, and seamless trading of digital assets.
  • Lowering barriers through fractional ownership, enhancing liquidity, and transforming global financial
    markets.

Moderator:

Ajay Kapoor

Division Head of IT, Bank of India Indonesia, Indonesia

Panelist

Lakshitha Jayaweera

Vice President, Information Technology, Citi, Sri Lanka

Martin Sendra

Head of API and Digital Payment, OCBC, Indonesia

3.15 pm - 3.45 pm

Embodying Digital Transformation for a Future-Proof BankTech Sphere 

  • Explore the strategic initiatives and transformative frameworks that financial institutions must adopt to embrace the full spectrum of digital advancements.  
  • Decode the essence of digital transformation as the cornerstone for a resilient and future-proof BankTech future. 

Bobby Sacagiu

Executive Director Deputy, Head of Solutions Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, DBS Bank, Singapore

3.45 pm - 4.30 pm

Panel Discussion: Elevating Banking Experiences: Strategic Insights into the Digital Banking Frontier

  • Dissect the dynamic landscape of digital banking, emphasizing strategic insights for financial institutions
    seeking to harness the full potential of digital advancements.
  • The discussion will unearth the imperative of adopting digital strategies to enhance customer experiences,
    streamline operations, and fortify the resilience of banking ecosystems.

Moderator:

Dwitil Mahimkar

Senior Vice President and Regional Product Manager, Liquidity & Investment Product Management, Global Payment Solutions, Asia Pacific HSBC, Hong Kong

Panelists:

Firdila Sari

Director of Digital Banking, Bank Aladin Syariah, Indonesia

Dandy Masyaril Handoko

Executive Vice President Data and Digital Product, Bank Neo Commerce, Indonesia

5.00 pm - 5.30 pm

Evening Refreshment and End of Day One BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

8.30 am - 9.30 am

Registration of 5th Annual Conference and Exhibition BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

9.30 am - 10.15 am

Panel Discussion: Navigating the ESG Landscape in Sustainable Investments

  • Discuss how incorporating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into investment decisions
    promotes long-term value creation and risk management.
  • Analyze the challenges and opportunities for investors in navigating regulatory frameworks and measuring
    the tangible impact of ESG-aligned investments.

Moderator:

Dr. Indah Budiani

Executive Director, Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development, Indonesia

Panelist:

Dr. Rocky Tung

Director and Head of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council, Hong Kong

Dr. Elvi Nasution

Country Head Indonesia, ING, Indonesia

10.15 am - 11.00 am

Panel Discussion: Redefining Finance: The Transformative Duo of Blockchain and Generative AI

  • Discuss how blockchain and generative AI can complement one another to tackle inefficiencies, enhance
    security, and improve scalability in financial systems
  • Examine how these technologies are transforming areas like fraud detection, transaction processing, data
    analysis, and customer personalization.

Moderator:

Erikman Daniel Pardamean

Partner, Technology Risk Consulting, RSM Indonesia and Chapter Secretary, ISACA Indonesia Chapter, Indonesia

Panelist:

Bobby Sacagiu

Executive Director Deputy, Head of Solutions Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, DBS Bank, Singapore

Lars Rottweiler

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Mbanq, United States of America

11.00 am - 11.30am

Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout

11.30 am - 12.15 pm

Panel Discussion: Fortressing the Future: Building Resilience Against Cyber Threats in the BankTech Ecosystem

  • Discuss how integrating cybersecurity measures with advanced fraud detection systems creates a
    multi-layered defense against evolving threats.
  • Explore the importance of partnerships between banks, technology providers, and regulators to develop industry-wide standards and share threat intelligence.

Moderator:

Hendro

Director of Digital Trust and Privacy, Deloitte, Indonesia

Panelist:

Makhadir Mukhamad

Vice President, Head of IT, Digital and Cyber Risk Management, Bank Tabungan Negara, Indonesia

Wahyu Agung Prasetyo as a Panelist

Head of IT and Cyber Risk Management, Bank Mega, Indonesia

12.15 pm - 12.45 pm

AI in Banking: Unlocking Innovation for Southeast Asia

  • Unlocking growth through hyper-personalized services and embedded finance.
  • Achieving new levels of efficiency with AI-powered fraud detection, lending automation, and dispute resolution.
  • Expanding financial inclusion via AI-driven microfinance and multilingual local support.

Lars Rottweiler

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Mbanq, United States of America

12.45 pm - 2.00 pm

Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout

2.00 pm - 2.30 pm

Security by Design: Embedding Cryptographic Controls into Banking System Architectures

  • How to build banking systems where data is always protected—whether it’s stored, in use, or in transit—using strong encryption and secure communication.
  • How key management and secure hardware (like Intel SGX) can control access, protect sensitive operations, and reduce the risk of breaches.

Gimin Leung

Chief Executive Officer, Sandhiguna, Indonesia

2.30 pm - 3.15 pm

Panel Discussion: Redefining Financial Services with Hyper-Personalized Consumer Experiences through
Generative AI

  • Discuss how Gen AI can create tailored consumer journeys, from personalized product recommendations to
    dynamic financial planning based on individual needs.
  • Analyze the scalability and operational challenges of integrating Gen AI technologies into existing financial
    systems and platforms.

Moderator:

Erikman Daniel Pardamean

Partner,Technology Risk Consulting, RSM Indonesia and Chapter Secretary, ISACA Indonesia Chapter, Indonesia

Panelist:

Alex Song

Chief Revenue Officer, WIZ.AI, Singapore

Bobby Sacagiu

Executive Director Deputy, Head of Solutions Architecture, Cybersecurity, Digital Transformation, DBS Bank, Singapore

3.15 pm - 3.45 pm

Fireside Chat: Financial Sustainability: Green Finance in Shaping a Low-Carbon Economy

  • Highlight the importance of aligning financial sector strategies with global climate goals to promote a low-carbon economy.
  • Explore how innovative instruments like green bonds, carbon credits, and sustainability-linked loans are
    unlocking funding for businesses and governments committed to reducing their carbon footprint.

Moderator:

Dr. Elvi Nasution

Country Head Indonesia, ING, Indonesia

Panelist:

Jenny Hadikusuma

Head of Sustainability, UOB, Indonesia

3.45 pm - 4.30 pm

Panel Discussion: RegTech Revolution: Navigating Regulatory Compliance for BankTech Excellence

  • Discuss how advanced technologies like GenAI, quantum computing, and blockchain streamline
    compliance processes, from real-time monitoring to automated reporting.
  • Highlight the benefits of reducing compliance costs and minimizing errors while staying ahead in an
    increasingly complex regulatory environment.
  • Explore how RegTech solutions not only ensure compliance but also drive strategic growth by enabling
    banks to focus on customer-centric innovations.

Moderator:

Hendro

Director of Digital Trust and Privacy, Deloitte, Indonesia

Panelist:

Albertus Hendro

Compliance Specialist, Bank Jago, Indonesia

Dr. Fandhy Haristha Siregar

Head of Synergy, Indonesia Risk Management Professional Association, Indonesia

4.30 pm - 5.00 pm

Evening Refreshment and End of BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

Our Speakers

Sonny Supriyadi

Chief Data Officer, Maybank

Lars Rottweiler

Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Mbanq

Firdila Sari

Director of Digital Banking, Bank Aladin Syariah

Haryo Teguh Putranto

Head of KAM Integrated B2B, Samsung

Dr. Elvi Nasution

Country Head Indonesia, ING

Gimin Leung

Chief Executive Officer, Sandhiguna

Dwitil Mahimkar

Senior Vice President and Regional Product Manager, Liquidity & Investment Product Management, Global Payment Solutions, Asia Pacific, HSBC

Alex Song

Chief Revenue Officer, WIZ.AI

Hendro

Director of Digital Trust and Privacy, Deloitte

Dr. Indah Budiani

Executive Director, Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development

Lakshitha Jayaweera

Vice President, Information Technology, Citi

Dr. Rocky Tung

Director and Head of Policy Research, Financial Services Development Council

Erikman Pardamean

Partner, Technology Risk Consulting, RSM Indonesia and Chapter Secretary, ISACA Indonesia Chapter

Jenny Hadikusuma

Head of Sustainability, UOB

Makhadir Mukhamad

Vice President, Head of IT, Digital and Cyber Risk Management, Bank Tabungan Negara

Martin Sendra

Head of API and Digital Payment, OCBC

Wahyu Agung Prasetyo

Head of IT and Cyber Risk Management, Bank Mega

Dr. Fandhy Haristha Siregar

Head of Synergy, Indonesia Risk Management Professional Association

Ajay Kapoor

Division Head of IT, Bank of India Indonesia

Dandy Masyaril Handoko

Executive Vice President Data and Digital Product, Bank Neo Commerce

Albertus Hendro

Compliance Specialist, Bank Jago

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