Registration for BankTech Asia 2023 - Sri Lanka Series

Opening of BankTech Asia Sri Lanka 2023 by Chairperson

Welcome remarks

Keynote Speech: The State of BankTech in Sri Lanka: Exploring Sri Lanka's Digital Frontier

The speech will cover ways in which the banking industry can align its sustainable development goals, social responsibility, and financial inclusion at the heart of its business strategy. The speaker is expected to discuss emerging trends and technologies that can help financial institutions in their efforts to promote sustainability and inclusivity while driving growth and profitability. The speech may touch upon issues such as green finance, ethical banking, microfinance, and social impact investing. how banks can invest in environmentally responsible practices.

Panel Discussion: Right at It - Emerging Trends for 2023

Explore with panellists on the potential impacts cutting-edge technologies have on the banking industry. The discussion will cover topics such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and the Internet of Things (IoT), and how these technologies can drive innovation and transform banking operations. The panellists will also examine how emerging trends such as digital transformation, open banking, and customer centricity are shaping the future of banking.

Morning Refreshments

Panel Discussion: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainability Banking

While sustainable happens to be the buzzword for all banking trends, the question remains on how committed banks are? Panellists will explore the current state of sustainable practices in banking and discuss emerging trends and technologies that can help financial institutions in their efforts to promote sustainability and inclusivity while driving growth and portability.

Panel Discussion: The Role of AI and Machine Learning (ML) in Cybersecurity: Advancements, Risks, and Best Practices

AI and machine learning can be leveraged by cybersecurity professionals to strengthen cybersecurity measures and reduce the attack surface by proactively
identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities. However, cybercriminals can also exploit AI and machine learning algorithms for malicious purposes, underscoring the need for robust security measures to protect against emerging threats in the digital age.

Networking Luncheon

Panel Discussion: AI and Automation: Shaping the Future of Customer Experience

The interactive session on AI and Automation will explore how emerging technologies, i.e. chatbots, voice assistants, and personalized recommendations are
transforming customer experience and engagements in the banking industry, making processes more efficient, and saving banks money in the long run. Speakers will also look at the potential issues, such as privacy and ethics and which practices are considered the best for the future of customer experience in banking.

Panel Discussion: Money Everywhere: The Power of Embedded Finance

Panel discussion will focus on the transformative potential of embedded finance in the financial services industry and how embedded finance can unlock new revenue streams and opportunities for financial institutions. It can be used as one of the main instruments to promote financial inclusion and improve access to financial services for underserved populations.

Afternoon Refreshments

Panel Discussion: Prepping for the Metaverse Experience

A new world of opportunities is emerging thanks to the metaverse. Risk will be present, but banks were developed to manage risk. Join the panellists as they
discuss the metaverse vs traditional branch and how banks can leverage it to reconnect with customers and form meaningful relationships throughout the customer journey.