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Main Conference Day 1
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08:00
Registration & Networking
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08:45
Chair’s Opening Remarks
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09:00
Keynote presentation: Taming the Risk Beast: A Data-Driven Revolution in Financial Services & Insurance
Harleen Thethy - Vice President of Digital Analytics - Barclays Investment Bank
- Advanced data analytics with deeper risk insights through innovative techniques, enabling proactive risk assessment and prediction
- Effective risk dashboards leveraging design principles to clearly convey complex information to stakeholders
- From sharper risk measurement to leveraging AI for more accurate risk forecasting
- Improved precision in risk quantification, leading to informed decisions for effective risk mitigation strategies and resource allocation
- Strengthening and demonstrating regulatory compliance with evolving regulations that emphasize data governance and data-centric risk management practices
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09:30
Presentation: Modern Data: Powering Risk Management & Compliance in Finance
Susana Ponce Froment - Global Head of Financial & Credit Risk - Tide
- Conquering top risks and compliance challenges with innovative solutions
- Leveraging modern data architectures for speed, reduced risk, and data-driven decisions
- Unlocking superior legal entity, counterparty risk management, data quality, and lineage management
- Tips for building predictive analytics and data-driven insights through democratization and sharing
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10:00
The Roadmap to Innovation: The Data Team Evolution
Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO & Founder, Tapoly; Dario Morelli, Head of Advanced Analytics & AI, Admiral Group; Bhushan Kokate, Chief Architect, MS Amlin - - Moderated by: FiveTran
- Redefining data leadership in finance, fostering a data-driven culture that fuels better decision-making and risk management
- Identifying the most impactful uses of AI in financial services, leading to increased efficiency and innovation
- Providing strategies for the CDO to ensure the data infrastructure is robust and scalable for AI workloads, preventing bottlenecks
- Achieving more accurate and effective AI models for financial institutions due to robust data quality measures.
- Unlocking the true potential of AI in financial institutions, propelling them towards a sharper competitive edge in the market
Panellists:
Janthana Kaenprakhamroy, CEO and Founder, Tapoly
Dario Morelli, Head of Advanced Analytics and AI, Admiral Group
Bhushan Kokate, Chief Architect: Data, Analytics and AI, MS Amlin
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10:45
Refreshments & Networking Break
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11:15
Evolving the CDO Role to Meet Today’s Challenges
Chris Butler - Head of Data and Analytics - HSBC UK
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11:45
Ethical AI Governance: Building a Fair and Equitable Future with AI
Paul Dongha - Group Head of Data & AI Ethics - Lloyds Banking
- Leveraging the power and innovation of open-source Generative AI frameworks while integrating best-in-class commercial solutions for specific needs, optimizing resource allocation and reducing overall costs
- Tailoring your Generative AI models to address unique industry challenges and regulatory requirements, ensuring a more customized and efficient approach
- Incorporating pre-built, industry-specific functionalities from commercial vendors, accelerating the implementation and deployment of Generative AI solutions
- Making use of open-source code for teams to understand and modify the underlying algorithms, fostering trust and enabling greater control over sensitive financial data used in Generative AI models
- Integration of various tools and technologies, fostering innovation and flexibility in the long run as there is no dependence on a single vendor
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12:15
Panel Discussion: The Trust Tightrope: Balancing Security and Compliance in a Data-Driven World
- Implementing robust fraud detection measures safeguarding customer data and minimizing financial losses, fostering trust and loyalty
- Minimizing the need for reactive measures and investigations with proactive fraud detection and compliance practices streamline operations
- By prioritizing compliance with evolving regulations, organizations avoid costly fines and penalties, ensuring a smooth operating environment
- Demonstrating a commitment to data security and compliance to foster a reputation for trustworthiness, attracting new clients and investors
- Empowering organizations to make informed decisions about risk management strategies and resource allocation through data-driven insights
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13:00
Networking Lunch
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TRACK A - FINANCIAL SERVICES
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14:00
Demystifying AI: How Explainable Models Can Boost Risk Management and Customer Trust in Banking
Joanna Biggadike, Head of Data Governance, Schroders; Christopher Butler, Head of Data & Analytics, HSBC UK - - Moderated by: WNS Analytics
Joanne Biggadike, Head of Data Governance , Schroders
Chris Butler, Head of Data and Analytics HSBC UK
Boosting forecasting accuracy for better decision-making on everything from loan approvals to market trends
- Identifying potential risks with greater precision, ultimately strengthening your risk management strategies
- Unlocking new products and services for to enhance customer experience and open the door for innovative banking solutions
- Spotting fraudulent activity early on, virtual assistants resolving customer inquiries swiftly, and automated reports ensuring seamless compliance
- Harnessing the Power of NLG (Natural Language Generation) for increased efficiency and accuracy
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14:45
Fireside chat: Decoding the Quantum: Unveiling Finance's Future in the Age of Supercomputing
Bushra Saba - Lead Information Architect - Lloyds Banking
- Cracking complex financial models, predicting risks with unprecedented accuracy, allowing for smarter investments and a more stable market
- Employing quantum computing as a powerful weapon to sniff out fraudsters faster and more effectively
- Crafting hyper-personalized investment strategies that outperform traditional methods by lightyears
- Revolutionizing the speed of finance and allowing for real-time market analysis and lightning-fast transactions
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15:15
Presentation: From Data Silos to Strategic Insights: How Consolidation Fuels Smarter Decisions in Finance
Dare Akinwunmi - Chief Data & AI Officer - Interswitch Group
- Breaking down information silos and creating a unified data view, for better decision-making and ultimate success
- Analysing how data integration, warehousing and virtualization overcome hurdles like fragmented data for enhanced efficiency
- Exploring the benefits of having a single source of truth that fosters collaboration and unlocks strategic planning for a competitive edge
- Employing tools like data integration, warehousing, and virtualization, for a seamless collection and unification of data, unlocking a comprehensive view that fuels smarter decisions and strategic advantage
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TRACK B - INSURANCE
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14:00
Discussion Group B: Insurance Transformed: Generative AI as Engine of Progress or Source of Disruption?
Janthana Kaenprakhamroy - CEO & Founder - Tapoly
- Utilize OpenAI models for automation, data analysis, and risk assessment to enhance underwriting accuracy, claims processing efficiency, and CX
- Establish clear guidelines, industry standards, and regulatory frameworks to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in using OpenAI's generative AI models in insurance
- Collaborate with regulators and providers to integrate the technology effectively, manage risk, and maintain customer trust
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14:45
Fireside chat: Underwriting 2.0: Building Resilience & Efficiency in a Dynamic Market
Tom Clay - Chief Data Scientist - Covea Insurance
- Developing strategies to build resilience against inflation and rising costs, ensuring long-term profitability
- Leveraging machine learning and AI to streamline processes, reduce errors, and free up valuable time for underwriters to focus on complex risks
- Utilizing data analytics to gain deeper insights and leverage algorithmic approaches where they excel, while reserving the human touch for situations requiring judgment and discretion
- Identifying and overcoming challenges hindering automation, paving the way for a smoother, more efficient underwriting workflow
- Optimizing data analytics to stay ahead of emerging threats like cybercrime, cryptocurrency volatility, and climate change, enabling proactive risk management
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15:15
Presentation: Beyond the One-Size-Fits-All: Using Telematics and IoT Data to Create Custom Rates
- Leveraging telematics for behavior-based pricing: recognizing the value of clarity
- Enhancing customer trust and satisfaction by achieving a balance between advanced pricing strategies and transparent communication
- Embracing explainability in Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) to foster customer loyalty and attract new business
- Integrating eXplainable AI (XAI) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and enhance customer confidence in decision-making
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15:45
Refreshments & Networking Break
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Concluding Keynote
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16:15
Panel Discussion: The Talent Equation: Diversity + AI = Future-Proof Teams
Joanna Biggadike, Head of Data Governance, Schroders; Gael Decoudu, Director, Data Science, Chetwood Financial Group; Philip Treleaven, Director of the UK Centre for Financial Computing and Analysis and Professional Computing, UCL - -
- How a diverse workforce, with a wider range of experiences and perspectives fosters more creativity and innovation the financial institutions
- Bridging the skills gap with training and initiatives that equip the workforce adequately to thrive alongside AI
- Exploring potential challenges and strategies for ensuring ethical and responsible AI integration
- Understanding the evolving role of human expertise in the financial sector, emphasizing strategic analysis, client relationship management and creative problem-solving
- Exploring strategies for building a strong employer brand and fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation
Speakers:
Gael Decoudu, Director Data Science, Chetwood FInancial Limited
Philip Treleavan, Professor and Director of UK Financial Computing Centre, University College London
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17:00
Networking Drinks
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Main Conference Day 2
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08:15
Registration & refreshments
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08:45
Chair’s Opening Remarks
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09:00
Keynote Presentation: 2024 and Beyond: Unveiling the Data Analytics Roadmap to Success
Edmund Towers - Head of Regtech & Advanced Analytics - Financial Conduct Authority
- Addressing regulatory requirements as the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) emphasizes fairness and explainability in AI use
- Implementing data analytics solutions to streamline regulatory reporting and ensure compliance with evolving financial regulations
- Securing access to customer data, enabling personalized financial services and fostering collaboration across institutions with open banking
- Utilizing Open Banking to securely access customer data with their consent, enabling personalized financial services and collaboration across institutions
- Migrating data analytics infrastructure to the cloud for scalability, accessibility, and cost optimization
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09:30
Presentation: Unlocking agility without compromising security: The hybrid cloud advantage for financial giants
- Experimenting with new technologies and applications in a secure, sandboxed environment allowing for faster development cycles and quicker time-to-market for new financial products and services
- Providing the elasticity to scale compute resources up or down to meet peak loads, such as during tax season or during the launch of a new investment product
- Leveraging the robust security features of public cloud providers, while keeping sensitive data on-premise for an extra layer of control
- Meeting compliance requirements by providing a clear audit trail for data access and activity thus reducing the risk of regulatory fines and ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations
- Facilitating disaster recovery by enabling critical data and applications to be backed up and easily restored in the event of a natural disaster or cyberattack
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10:10
Refreshments & Networking Break
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11:00
Keynote presentation: Leading the Data Charge: A Seasoned CDAO's Guide to Success in 2024
Niresh Rajah - Chief Data & AI Officer - DLA Piper
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11:30
Presentation: Embed Insurance, Elevate Your Business: It's a Slam Dunk!
- Creating a smoother customer experience as they can get insured right when they need it, without needing to shop around for separate coverage
- Offering on-demand insurance, to demonstrate a commitment to customers' well-being fostering trust and loyalty, leading to higher customer satisfaction and repeat business
- Partnering with an insurance provider and offering insurance alongside your core product or service to earn additional revenue
- Standing out from the crowd with a unique and convenient insurance solution with an offering more attractive to customers, giving you a competitive edge in the market
- Utilizing Insurance as a service to eliminate the burden of managing insurance complexities, allowing you to focus on your core business and scale your operations more efficiently
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12:15
Keynote presentation: How ESG Data is Making Banks and Insurers Climate Superheroes
Cornelia Andersson - Group Head of Sustainable Finance and Investing - LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group)
- Empowering financial institutions to identify eco-friendly businesses, transforming them from bystanders to climate action heroes
- Building portfolios that are resilient to climate change, ensuring their bottom lines are healthy and the planet stays happy
- Giving investors a clear picture of a company's environmental and social impact allowing them to invest in companies that are good for the planet, not just their pockets
- Preparing for the effects of climate change, creating a more secure and sustainable future for everyone
- Unpacking the development of financial products and services that support sustainable practices, unlocking a wave of green innovation that benefits businesses, investors, and the environment
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12:45
Networking Lunch
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TRACK A - FINANCIAL SERVICES
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14:00
Discussion Group: The Global Data Divide: Will Stringent Regulations Hamper International Transfers?
Yukiko Lorenzo, SVP & Assistant General Counsel, Mastercard; Dario Morelli, Head of Advanced Analytics & AI, Admiral Group, Edmund Towers, Head of RegTech & Advanced Analytics, FCA - -
- How can data regulations be designed to ensure security and privacy while still allowing for the free flow of data necessary for international collaboration and innovation? Can we achieve a framework that fosters trust without hindering economic progress?
- As data localization becomes more prominent, how will we determine the appropriate storage location for different types of data? Should control lie with the individual, the originating country, or a combination of both?
- In a world with restricted data transfers, how will we tackle challenges that require international cooperation, such as climate change, pandemics, and cybercrime? Can effective solutions be developed without the ability to share critical data across borders?
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14:45
Enhancing Model Explainability in FS
Gael Decoudu - Director, Data Science - Chetwood Financial Ltd
- Transparent Decision-Making: Model explainability ensures that financial services professionals can understand and trust AI-driven decisions, which is crucial for regulatory compliance and informed decision-making.
- Building Stakeholder Confidence: Effectively communicating model insights and outcomes to stakeholders to facilitate better integration of AI solutions within financial services operation
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TRACK B - INSURANCE
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14:00
Getting Value From AI in Insurance
Jonathan Davis - Data Science Lead - Zurich
Leveraging Predictive Analytics: Look at the use of AI-driven predictive analytics to enhance risk assessment and underwriting processes in the insurance industry
Fraud Detection and Prevention: Consider AI's role in identifying and mitigating fraudulent activities through advanced pattern recognition and anomaly detection
Customer Experience Enhancement: Learn how AI can transform customer interactions by providing personalized recommendations, automating claims processing, and improving overall service efficiency -
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Laying Foundations for AI Success: Preparing for the Cloud
Seeta Halder - Head of Data Insights - Nottingham Building Society
- Strategic Cloud Adoption: The importance of aligning cloud strategies with business goals to ensure that the transition to the cloud supports broader organizational objectives and maximizes AI potential.
- Data Management and Integration: Preparing for AI success involves robust data management practices, including integrating diverse data sources and ensuring data quality and accessibility
- Skill Development and Change Management: Investing in upskilling teams and managing the cultural shift towards cloud-based operations are critical for leveraging AI effectively
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15:30
End of Event
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