11 June, 2025
Brief Agenda Europe
GenAI & Hyperautomation in Finance Summit08:00
08:30
08:55
09:00
09:00
10:00
- The Big Picture: Where Do We Stand Today?
- Are we truly evolving with digital transformation, or still playing catch-up?
- What transformation do we need to stay resilient and future-proof?
- How widely are AI & Automation adopted in financial services today?
- What’s preventing us from fully leveraging AI and Automation?
- Do we need an “AI-first” mindset in leadership?
- How can financial leaders measure the ROI of AI investments?
- How do we transition from rule-based RPA to intelligence-driven automation?
- From Hype to Reality: Is GenAI the Breakthrough We’ve Been Waiting For?
- Beyond Chatbots: How Is GenAI Reshaping Financial Services?
- Can AI and Automation succeed without fixing data challenges?
- How is HyperAutomation transforming lending, fraud detection, and compliance?
- What’s the future of AI-driven finance in Europe?
- The Need for Speed: Why Is HyperAutomation No Longer Optional?
- The AI-Automation Convergence: How Does GenAI Supercharge HyperAutomation?
- A Defining Moment: Are We at an Inflection Point?
- The Road Ahead: What’s the Future of AI-Driven Finance?
- What’s the next big breakthrough in GenAI & HyperAutomation?
- The Future of Work: What Will the Financial Workforce Look Like in a HyperAutomated Era?
09:00 – 10:00
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Frans van Bruggen
De Nederlandsche Bank
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Ali Erdem Silan
ING
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Burak Duygulu
Credit Europe Bank N.V.
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Giana Quandt-Martiena
KBC Bank & Verzekering
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Senior Executive
TBC (Available for Platinum Sponsor)
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Senior Executive
TBC (Moderator)
10:00
10:00
10:25
10:00 – 10:25
- Delve into the immediate and long-term potential of GenAI + Automation in transforming financial services.
- How can FIs leverage GenAI to boost efficiency, improve decisions, and personalize customer experiences?
- What are the emerging trends in AI and Automation that will shape the industry?
- How can financial institutions build a culture of innovation and embrace AI?
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Senior Executive
(TBC)(Available for Title Sponsor)
10:25
10:45
10:25 – 10:45
- How to assess and enhance existing infrastructure to support AI/ML models.
- Innovation in Generative AI: Emerging trends in generative AI and how they are impacting industries.
- Measuring the ROI of AI Initiatives: Tools and metrics to track the success of AI projects.
- AI Talent & Skill Development: Strategies to build internal teams capable of deploying and managing AI solutions.
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Hiek Van der Scheer
ABN AMRO
11:00
11:15
11:35
11:15 – 11:35
- How can AI & automation improve IT operations, reduce manual intervention, and boost service reliability?
- What are the best ways to integrate AI into enterprise workflows to enhance productivity?
- How can organizations scale automation across departments while ensuring security and compliance?
- What strategies help align AI innovation with real business outcomes and measurable ROI?
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Senior Executive
TBC ( Reserved for HCL Tech)
11:35
11:55
11:35 – 11:55
- How can GenAI and automation transform traditional banking operations?
- What are the key steps for implementing GenAI and automation successfully?
- How can financial institutions tackle ethical and regulatory challenges in GenAI deployment?
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Caroline Loeffler
Kfw
11:55
12:10
11:55 – 12:10
- How are fraudsters using AI, automation, and deepfakes to beat security?
- Is real-time, AI-driven fraud detection the future for financial institutions?
- Can AI and HyperAutomation replace traditional risk models without adding new risks?
- How can banks, fintechs, and regulators co-create adaptive, AI-powered fraud defenses?
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Mathias Strasser
Wall Street Docs Ltd.
12:00
12:10
12:40
12:10 – 12:40
- Are we losing the battle in today’s evolving cyber threat landscape?
- Are defenders improving, or are attackers just getting faster and smarter?
- Is GenAI a double-edged sword—powerful tool or dangerous weapon?
- Are financial institutions ready for AI-powered threats that target their own automation?
- Can deep data insights coexist with airtight security in BFSI?
- GenAI & the EU AI Act: How should BFSI prepare for compliance?
- Creating the Governance Layer for GenAI in Banking: Frameworks, Metrics & Mindset
- Aligning GenAI with emerging regulations: risk levels, documentation, and accountability.
- Embedding governance into the AI lifecycle—how can it be done practically?
- Compliance: burden or a strategic opportunity in the age of AI?
- Can we trust AI to defend against AI-powered cyberattacks?
- Does HyperAutomation solve compliance challenges or create new risks?
- Who’s accountable when AI goes wrong—what does ethical AI really mean?
- How do we ensure fairness and transparency in AI-driven security systems?
- Can AI and HyperAutomation finally bring Zero Trust to life?
- What lies beyond AI in the future of cybersecurity?
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Andrew Harrison
ABN AMRO Bank
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Ula Antonkiewicz-Kotla
Citi
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Francesco Sardina
MUFG Bank Europe
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Frank J. Kartmann
Deutsche Bank
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Nick Clark
MD & Partner at BCG (Moderator)
12:40
13:00
12:40 – 13:00
- As AI-powered fraud prevention gets smarter, are we sacrificing customer privacy for security?
- How do we combat AI-powered financial crime without introducing AI-powered bias in compliance?
- Are regulatory frameworks evolving fast enough to keep pace with AI-driven fraud and AML threats?
- What’s the next frontier—fully autonomous AI-driven security, or will human oversight always be needed?
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Senior Executive
TBC (Reserved for CLARITY AI)
13:00
13:00
14:00
14:00
14:00
14:40
14:00 – 14:40
- How is AI reshaping the insurance industry, and are we keeping up?
- What key pain points in insurance are AI and automation solving?
- Does GenAI mean the end of standardized insurance products?
- How do we ensure AI-generated customer interactions are accurate and compliant?
- What are the limitations of claims automation for complex cases?
- How do we prevent AI fraud detection from causing false positives and friction?
- What competitive advantages are insurers gaining with AI agents?
- How do regulations impact AI adoption in insurance?
- Is GenAI making traditional actuarial models obsolete?
- How does HyperAutomation improve claims processing and fraud detection?
- Can AI-driven risk assessment help prevent future risks?
- What challenges arise in scaling AI while ensuring fairness and transparency?
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Mike Downing
WPA Health Insurance
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Einar Hafberg
Gjensidige
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Amgad Muhammad
NN Group
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Senior Executive
TBC (Available for Panel Sponsor)
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Anette Brolos
Finthropology ( Moderator)
14:40
15:00
14:40 – 15:00
- How is AI reshaping the future of financial services at scale?
- Can HyperAutomation drive true resilience in enterprise finance?
- What does scalable, responsible AI look like in modern banking?
- How are leading institutions transforming operations with GenAI?
- Are we prepared for the next wave of AI-driven risk and compliance?
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Daniel Borrajo
JPMorgan Chase
15:00
15:00
15:20
15:00 – 15:20
- Is AI the new edge in portfolio management, or is human judgment still irreplaceable?
- Can GenAI-driven market research spot trends before analysts do?
- With AI optimizing trade execution, are we heading toward fully autonomous investing?
- How can AI help firms stay ahead of regulatory shifts and compliance risks?
- As markets move faster, does AI bring more stability—or more volatility?
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Senior Executive
TBC (Available for Silver Sponsor)
15:20
15:40
15:20 – 15:40
- Practical insights from Anthony, Head of AI, on leading an AI-first transformation
- How 12,000 AI assistants are enhancing productivity, decision-making, and innovation
- How BNP Paribas Fortis is moving from strategy to real adoption and value
- How they’re building an AI solution factory with Retail, Corporate and Private Banking business
- How teams are organised around scalable AI use cases.
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Anthony Belpaire
BNP Paribas Fortis
15:40
16:10
15:40 – 16:10
- Is AI reshaping capital markets and making traditional investment strategies obsolete?
- What’s the next big AI-driven disruption in capital markets?
- With GenAI enhancing market research, does human intuition still matter?
- Can HyperAutomation improve trade execution without increasing flash crash risks?
- How are asset managers using AI to optimize portfolios and manage risk?
- How does GenAI enhance algorithmic trading beyond current capabilities?
- What role does AI play in improving liquidity management and market-making?
- Can AI-driven compliance reduce regulatory breaches and trading anomalies in real time?
- Is AI shifting us toward proactive risk management instead of reactive trading?
- How can firms balance AI-driven automation with ethics and regulations?
- How can RPA enhance security operations and efficiency in financial services?
- How is low-code/no-code accelerating cloud adoption in financial services?
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Oscar Fernandez
Swiss Re
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Kaushik Chaubal
BlackRock
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1 Senior Executives
TBC (Asset Management firm)
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Senior Executive
TBC (Available for Panel Sponsor)
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Moderator
Senior Executive (TBC)
16:00
16:10
16:30
16:10 – 16:30
- How can AI, RPA streamline high-impact processes like onboarding, KYC, and loan processing?
- What strategies ensure automation improves both compliance and operational security?
- How can automation unlock actionable insights to enhance decision-making and customer engagement?
- What steps help transition employees from manual tasks to high-value, customer-focused roles?
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Senior Executive
TBC (Available for Keynote Sponsor)
16:30
16:50
16:30 – 16:50
- What should be the global vision and governance model for a scalable Hyperautomation CoE?
- How can we integrate intelligent automation tools to transform core banking operations?
- What talent and upskilling strategies are needed to build automation capabilities across teams?
- How do we identify and measure high-impact automation opportunities for maximum ROI
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Ali Erdem Silan
ING
16:50
17:20
16:50 – 17:20
- How will AI reshape customer experience and service delivery?
- What role will fintech partnerships play in your tech strategy?
- What will finance look like in 2030—fully autonomous AI-driven?
- How can financial institutions stay competitive in an AI-first world?
- Will AI make financial services ‘decision-free’ in the future?
- How might quantum computing reshape trading, cybersecurity, and modeling?
- Can AI ecosystems make real-time, predictive banking a reality?
- How can institutions balance AI innovation with ethical and regulatory rules?
- Will AI redefine workforce roles—augmenting or replacing employees?
- Can fintechs bridge AI innovation gaps for traditional banks?
- Will AI create hyper-personalized banking or amplify systemic risks?
- How do we prevent over-reliance on AI and safeguard against its failures?
- How will AI and automation impact jobs, and what reskilling strategies are needed?
- How can firms balance integrating new technologies with legacy systems?
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Caroline Loeffler
KfW
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Aart Miedema
Rabobank
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Burak Erkek
Garanti BBVA International
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Ward Thils
BNP Paribas Fortis
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Erin Taylor
Finthropology ( Moderator)
17:00
17:20
17:25
17:25
18:00
17:25 – 18:00