Panel Discussion “The Future of Banking to feature” at the European Digital Finance Conference
As part of the European Digital Finance Conference’s forward-looking agenda, the panel discussion titled “Building the Bank of Tomorrow: Harnessing Uncertainty and Emerging Technologies for Strategic Advantage”. The session will explore how banks can turn technological disruption into long-term strategic value.
Moderated by Igor Mikhalev, Partner at EY, the discussion will feature an accomplished panel of industry leaders:
- Aleksandra Brdar Turk, Operations Director, OTP Bank Slovenia
- Heather Xiao, Founder & CEO, Horizon Zero
- Tjeerd Hunnekens, Global Transformation Lead, ING
This panel will examine how financial institutions can move beyond experimentation to embed emerging technologies into their core strategies. Key topics on the agenda include:
- Disruptive by Design: Approaches to integrating technologies such as AI, blockchain, and advanced analytics into foundational banking operations.
- Next-Gen Authentication: Evolving identity frameworks that combine biometrics, behavioral analytics, and zero-trust security models.
- Programmable Money & Digital Currencies: Strategic considerations surrounding the adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), tokenized assets, and smart contracts.
- AI-Driven Decisioning: Leveraging machine learning and real-time data to enhance decision-making in lending, fraud detection, compliance, and customer engagement.
Attendees can expect an insightful conversation focused on operationalizing innovation. This session will highlight perspectives on aligning new technologies with business objectives while managing regulatory challenges and dynamic market conditions.
