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.

Dwitil Mahimkar

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

Lakshitha Jayaweera

Vice President Information Technology, Citi, Sri Lanka.

10.15 am - 10.30 am

Opening Remarks by Selva Nagappan, BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

Selva Nagappan

Organising Chairperson, BankTech Asia 2025 - Jakarta Series

10.30 am - 11.00 am

Keynote Address: Projek Garuda: Pioneering the Future of Banking with Wholesale Rupiah Cash Ledger

  • 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.
11.00 am - 11.30 am

Morning Refreshment and Exhibition Walkabout

11.30 am - 12.00 pm

Transformative Interplay: Exploring FinTech-Banking Synergies and Competitive Landscapes

  • Diving into the evolving relationship between disruptive FinTech entities and traditional banks
  • Exploring the possibilities of collaborative innovation and direct competition, shaping a dynamic and
    innovative financial landscape.
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.

Moderators:

Rocky Tung

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

Panelists:

Martin Sendra

Head of Platform Partnership, OCBC, Indonesia

Lakshitha Jayaweera

Vice President Information Technology, Citi, Sri Lanka

Haryo Teguh Putranto

Head of KAM Integrated B2B, Samsung Electronics Indonesia, 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.

Martin Sendra

Head of Platform Partnership, OCBC, Indonesia

3.15 pm - 3.45 pm

Transformative Interplay: Exploring FinTech-Banking Synergies and Competitive Landscapes

  • Diving into the evolving relationship between disruptive FinTech entities and traditional banks.
  • Exploring the possibilities of collaborative innovation and direct competition, shaping a dynamic and
    innovative financial landscape.
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.
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:

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.

Sonny Supriyadi

Chief Data Officer, Maybank, Indonesia

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:

Mundzir as a Panelist

Head of Cyber Security, Bank Sahabat Sampoerna, Indonesia

Wahyu Agung Prasetyo as a Panelist

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

12.00 pm - 12.45 pm

AI in Banking: Unlocking Innovation for Southeast Asia

Lars Rottweiler

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

12.45 pm - 2.00 pm

Networking Luncheon and Exhibition Walkabout

2.00 pm - 2.30 pm

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.

Aditya Mishra

Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer, SBM Bank, India

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.

Aditya Mishra

Executive Vice President and Chief Data Officer, SBM Bank, India

Alex Song

Chief Revenue Officer, WIZ.AI, Singapore

3.15 pm - 3.45 pm

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.

Dr. Elvi Nasution

Country Head Indonesia, ING, 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, and Head of Cybersecurity Governance and BISO,FWD Insurance, Indonesia

4.30 pm - 5.00 pm

Evening Refreshment and End of BankTech Asia 2025: Jakarta Series

Some of Our Past Speakers

Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe

Governor, Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Dr. Kenneth De Zilwa

Chairman, LankaPay

Chami Senewiratne

Head, Digital Banking, Seylan Bank PLC

Rajkumar Kanagasingam

President, Fintech Association of Sri Lanka (FASL)

Sumudu Gunawardena

Chief Information Officer, Commercial Bank of Ceylon

Randil Boteju

Chief Digital Officer, Nations Trust Bank PLC

Aries Setiadi

Executive Director, Asosiasi Fintech Indonesia (AFTECH), Indonesia

Shadab Taiyabi

President, Singapore FinTech Association (SFA), Singapore

Suresh Emmanuel

Chief Information Security Officer, Hatton National Bank PLC

Damitha Silva

Head of Product Life Cycle Management, National Development Bank PLC

Dushyantha Dassanayake

Assistant General Manager Information Technology Systems, Sampath Bank

Manisha Wimalasuriya

Additional Director, Payments and Settlements Department Central Bank of Sri Lanka

Manual Ekanayake

Assistant Vice President, Head of Payments and Cash Management, DFCC Bank

Mathew Joseph

Director, Head of CIMB AI Labs, CIMB, India

Nizath Mustapha

Head of Digital Development and Automation, Amana Bank

Roger Norton

Executive Director - Country Head of Transaction Banking, Standard Chartered Bank

Sandun Hapugoda

Country Manager - Sri Lanka and Maldives, Mastercard

Sithambaram Sri Ganendra

Senior Vice President Operations and Chief Information Security Officer, Union Bank of Colombo

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