Event Category: Live Event

Overview

Join us for an exclusive, invitation-only boardroom dinner with Paul Harvey, Head of Global Sourcing and Procurement at the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, Marsh & McLennan Companies, along with Tanbir Jasimuddin, Head of Finance Transformation at leading global provider of integrated legal and business services, DWF. They will be discussing key strategies for the CFO’s office to navigate a dynamic business landscape, embracing opportunities for growth and innovation, illustrated with real-world examples.

Paul and Tanbir will share their own insights on adopting digital transformation and AI to boost performance, and how the integrated One Office approach improves stakeholder experiences and supports business growth. As businesses transition to autonomous operations, they will also highlight the importance of cultivating a culture centred on growth, innovation, and collaboration.

Agenda

18.00 Drinks Reception & Networking

18:30 Guests seated and welcome by Sanjeev Dole, Publisher, FDE

18.50 Introductory address by Krishnan Raghunathan, Head – Finance & Accounting Services, WNS

18:55 Keynote address by Paul Harvey, Head of Global Sourcing and Procurement, Marsh & McLennan Companies & Tanbir Jasimuddin, Head of Finance Transformation, DWF

19:15 Moderated Discussion

19:45 Break & Networking

20:00 Dinner is served, informal discussion continues

21:25 Closing remarks

21:30 End of briefing & further networking

 

Overview

This event will delve into the burgeoning trend of generative AI and its profound impact on businesses. The discussion will highlight various applications of generative AI across manufacturing industries, including content creation, product design, efficiency improvement of developers, enhancement of different processes and customer experience. Moreover, it will explore the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating generative AI into business operations. Through case studies and expert inputs, attendees will gain valuable insights into harnessing the power of generative AI to drive innovation and competitive advantage.

Key Takeaway:

Generative AI presents unprecedented opportunities for businesses to automate and enhance various aspects of their operations. Attendees can get insights on:

  • By leveraging generative AI tools and techniques, how manufacturers are streamlining processes, personalizing customer experiences, and unlock new avenues for creativity and innovation.
  • Successful implementation requires careful consideration of ethical implications, data privacy concerns, and potential biases inherent in AI systems. How organizations are addressing this issue.
  • Attendees can get some insights how to scale generative AI in their enterprises, exploring real-world use cases, challenges, and the best practices.
  • Overall, how embracing generative AI holds the potential to revolutionize business practices and drive sustainable growth in the digital age.

Speakers are as follows:

  • Shailesh Katti – VP & Head of Business Development, AMERICAS, Tech Mahindra
  • Edward Lesnau IV, Industry Executive, Mobility & Manufacturing at Microsoft
  • Bernard Ibrahim, Director, Industrial Digital Transformation at Microsoft

Agenda:

Time (CST)                                           Sessions
02:30 PM – 02:45 PM     Guests Arrival & Welcome
02:45 PM – 03:00 PM     Keynote from Microsoft Leadership
03:00 PM – 03:10 PM     Tech Mahindra & MS Partnership Overview
03:10 PM – 03:40 PM     Session from Industry Expert: The Rise of Gen AI for Manufacturing Enterprise Himanshu Khandelwal, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners, LLP.
03:40 PM – 04:10 PM     Panel Discussion: Microsoft+ Tech Mahindra + Industry experts
04:10 PM – 04:30 PM     Presenting industry use cases & client feedback: Tech Mahindra
04:30 PM onwards         Closing Remarks followed by Social Hour with drinks and canapes

Himanshu Khandelwal

Himanshu Khandelwal, Partner & Managing Director, AlixPartners, LLP.

Himanshu has more than 25 years of experience in automotive and consulting, with specialization in product development, autonomous vehicles, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), software-defined vehicles (SDV), CX, and warranty/recall management . His clients benefit from an ROI-led approach to transformations. He previously held roles in other consulting firms and in the automotive industry. Himanshu received his MBA in strategy and marketing from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

Shailesh Katti

VP & Head of Business Development, AMERICAS, Tech Mahindra

Edward Lesnau IV

Industry Executive, Mobility & Manufacturing at Microsoft

Bernard Ibrahim

Director, Industrial Digital Transformation at Microsoft

Event Overview

The Cyber Security in Financial Services Summit is a must-attend event for senior-level delegates from the financial services industry. The summit will aim to understand the current state of cybersecurity in Financial Services and what to expect for 2024 and beyond.

Ticket Options:

  • Complimentary Conference Pass*
  • Service Provider Conference Pass £3495+ VAT**
  • Standard Conference Pass £495+ VAT***

*Complimentary Conference Pass: Please note that to register as a delegate the criteria is as follows: Senior-level delegates from Financial Institutions only including, Retail Banks & Commercial Banks, Digital Banks, Building Societies, Credit Unions, Investment banks, Insurance Companies, Savings & Loans associations, Payment Processors (card associations), Mortgage & Pension Fund Companies, Brokerage Firms.

**Service Provider Conference Pass: Companies and functions providing commercial, investment promotion or technology services, including but not limited to financial intermediaries, lawyers, rating agencies, consultants, tech providers, and recruitment agencies, must purchase a service provider conference pass or contact Nadine Edwards at nadine.edwards@pmi-live.com to discuss partnering with us.

***Standard Conference Pass: Please note that standard pass registrations are reviewed and you may be asked to pay to register for a service provider pass rate if you are a company or function providing commercial services, investment promotion or technology products, including but not limited to financial intermediaries, lawyers, rating agencies, consultants, tech providers, and recruitment agencies, must purchase a service provider conference pass. 

All registrations are reviewed and are subject to refusal by the Progressive Media International events team. 

Overview

Thrive, Scale & Transform: Turbocharge your business by reengineering workloads at enterprise scale, with Gen AI

Today’s travel, transport and hospitality businesses are reinventing themselves in the midst of new challenges and continued uncertainty. Whether helping people or goods reach their destinations, industry leaders are leveraging new technologies to modernize, manage costs with rigor, and curate ecosystems to drive sustainable growth.

Travel, transport, and hospitality enterprises have been reengineering workloads using cloud computing over the last few years, covering operations, customer-facing, and back-office systems.

Recently, the introduction and evolution of Gen AI have made enterprise transformation smarter, more pervasive and all-encompassing.

In this executive roundtable, leaders from AWS, LTIMindtree, advisors and tech buyers from travel, transport, & hospitality will share key industry trends. They will also summarize learnings from their Gen AI journeys, and present key transformation use cases influenced and accelerated by the introduction of Gen AI.

Event Location: 

The Joule, Dallas, 1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201, United States

Event Agenda:

17:00 – 17:45 CST

Welcome & Networking Drinks.

17:45 – 17:50 CST

Welcome by Anthony Karakkal, Chief Business Officer, Travel, Transport & Hospitality, LTIMindtree

17:50 – 18:25 CST

“Disrupting Transport & Logistics with Gen AI” Panel

Panel members:
Manish Govil, Global Segment Leader Supply Chain, AWS
Carlos Hernandez, Managing Partner & Global Lead, Business & Digital Transformation, Avasant
Farooq Huda, Senior Vice President, Technology, Worldwide Express

Panel anchor : Alonzo Howell, Head, TTH Solutions & Partnerships, LTIMindtree

18:25 – 19:00 CST

“Transforming Travel & Hospitality with Gen AI” Panel

Panel members:
Richard Ratliff, Executive Scientist and Fellow, Sabre Labs
Wayne Butterfield, Global Lead, AI & Automation, ISG
Krithika Ganesamoorthi, Global Solution Lead , Consumer Industries (Retail, CPG, Travel & Hospitality), AWS

Panel anchor : Deepak Khosla, Head, Enterprise Gen AI, LTIMindtree

19:00 – 19:10 CST

Showcase from LTIMindtree Enterprise AI practice on Gen AI accelerators.
Speaker: Palak Shah, Senior Director Enterprise Gen AI Practice, LTIMindtree

19:10 – 19:20 CST

Showcase from AWS Enterprise AI practice on Gen AI accelerators.

Speaker: Adarsh Nagappasetty, Enterprise Solution Architect, AWS

19:20 CST Onwards

Seated three course dinner

 

 

Overview

Discover how AWS Generative AI (Gen AI) services can empower your business to deliver exceptional customer experiences at our informative event.

This session will delve into how customers are leveraging Gen AI to:

  • Personalize interactions: Craft unique and relevant experiences tailored to individual customer preferences. Supercharge your customer platforms using Gen AI to provide helpful support, product recommendations that resonate, and marketing emails that feel personalized.
  • Predict and anticipate needs: Leverage Gen AI’s ability to analyze data and anticipate customer behavior and preferences. Proactively address their needs, send relevant offers, and deliver personalized recommendations that drive satisfaction and loyalty.

Working backwards from a desired Gen AI outcome to identifying pre-requisites crucial for successful implementation including data, technology, infrastructure, human expertise. This event is for you, if you are a business leader curious about knowing how you can practically implement Gen AI to improve your customer experience.

What to expect:

Hear from practitioners and AWS representatives about actual customer use cases, latest trends and best practices for leveraging Gen AI in customer engagement from design to execution.

Bonus:

A limited number of attendees will be selected to participate in a free Gen AI Pilot program, allowing them to experience the power of AWS Gen AI firsthand.

Agenda:

5:00 – 5:45 PM

Registrations and welcome drinks

5:45 – 6:00 PM

Welcome and introduction.

6:00 – 6:20 PM

Analyst Speak by

  • Tom Reuner, Executive Research Leader and Head of EMEA, HFS

6:20 – 6:40 PM

Turbo-boost your Gen AI adoption with AWS by

  • Reda Tidjani, Head of AWS Data Partner Business Development, AWS

6:40 – 7:00 PM

Enhance your CX with Gen AI by

  • Anshuman Singh, EVP & Global Head of Interactive Business, LTIMindtree

7:00 – 7:10 PM

Vote of thanks

7:10 – 8:30 PM

Dinner

 

 

 

Overview

As the finance function moves into the digital era, one of the biggest questions CFOs are asking is, “Are we ready?” Technology advancements and the proliferation of data are dramatically reshaping the role of the finance function. As companies face increasing competition and ongoing change, they expect finance to leverage technology and turn data into insights they can use to guide strategy and support decision-making.

Join Ben Porter, Group CFO at Europe’s largest radio company, Global Media, alongside Tim Wakeford, Vice President, Financials Product Strategy, EMEA at Workday, to discuss the future of Finance and Technology.

During this roundtable discussion we will explore:

  • Leveraging technology as an enabler for Finance teams
  • The role of Finance in creating data insights to drive change
  • The potential Impact of AI on the future of Finance

Agenda:

Time Session
18:00 Champagne Reception & Networking
18:30 Guests seated and welcome by FDE
18:50 Introductory address by Workday
18:55 Keynote address by Ben Porter, Group CFO, Global Media
19:10 Moderated Discussion
19:40 Break & Networking
20:00 Dinner is served, informal discussion continues
21:25 Closing remarks

 

Overview

AI is transforming the insurance industry and we have barely scratched the surface of what is possible. Through improved risk assessment, personalized policies, fraud detection, predictive analytics, automated processes, risk management, and e¬fficient data handling AI is enabling advancements in the industry. Innovation and technology have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the insurance sector, from customer interactions to risk assessment, underwriting, and fraud detection.

The insurance industry is at a crossroad, and the decisions made in this pivotal moment will profoundly shape its future landscape. Innovation and technology have the potential to revolutionize various aspects of the insurance sector, from customer interactions to risk assessment, underwriting, and fraud detection.

Infosys is hosting an exclusive networking event as a part of “Being AI First Conversations series”. The event scheduled on 13th March 2024 in Chicago is themed around Reimagine Insurance with AI-First to enhance Speed, Accuracy, Trust. The discussion delves into the potential of AI to unlock e¬fficiency, build connected ecosystems and accelerate growth in Insurance.

We will also showcase the recently launched offering, Topaz, at the event. Infosys Topaz combines the power of AI with enterprise operations to revolutionize business processes and drive customer experience. This will be followed by an insightful panel discussion and VIP reception.

Agenda:

Time Session
17:00 Registration & Welcome Drinks
17:30 Welcome Note
Kannan Amaresh, Senior Vice President & Global Head – Insurance, Infosys
17:45 Practitioners’ Perspective – Being AI First in Insurance
Panel Discussion
18:15 Preparing Data for AI First Business Transformation
Panel Discussion
18:45 Closing Comments
19:00 Dinner

Kannan Amaresh

Senior Vice President & Global Head - Insurance, Infosys

 

Overview

Relying on automation alone to streamline core finance processes does not drive innovation – but using it in conjunction with best practices in BPO, combined with the power of gen AI, can help enhance, augment and automate finance processes and enable transformation across the whole enterprise.

Join us for this exclusive, invitation-only boardroom dinner where Simon Carr, Global Head of Finance Operations at Computershare, shares his own insights on how finance leaders are investing in transformation, talent and resources to build a proactive plan for the future in a world of gen AI.

Agenda:

Time Session
18:00 Champagne Reception & Networking
18:30 Guests seated and welcome by FDE
18:50 Introductory address by Cognizant
18:55 Keynote address by Simon Carr, Global Head of Finance Operations, Computershare
19:10 Moderated Discussion
19:40 Break & Networking
20:00 Dinner is served, informal discussion continues
21:25 Closing remarks

 

Overview

Automation is not transformation, and technology alone will not achieve finance’s objectives. Leading finance executives know the calculus for transforming finance to support growth, reducing costs and increasing business agility is based on several key best practices and organisation fundamentals.

Join us for this exclusive, invitation-only dinner and panel discussion where Lizzie Rabin, CFO at Europe’s leader in designer outlet shopping, McArthurGlen, and Anna Brennan, Finance Performance & Improvement Director at award-winning homes provider The Hyde Group, will be discussing:

  • How automation and technology were used to streamline their financial processes, and the challenges faced
  • Data analytics and predictive modelling for improved financial forecasting
  • Technology’s role in mitigating financial risks and ensuring the stability of financial processes
  • How technology’s can help in enhancing stakeholder communication and transparent reporting

Agenda:

Time Session
18:00 Champagne Reception & Networking
18:30 Guests seated and welcome by FDE
18:50 Introductory address by Workday
18:55 Panel Discussion with Lizzie Rabin, CFO, McArthurGlen & Anna Brennan, Finance Performance & Improvement Director, The Hyde Group
19:20 Moderated Discussion
19:50 Break & Networking
20:05 Dinner is served, informal discussion continues
21:25 Closing remarks

 

The Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: Redefining Innovation and Possibilities

Overview

Generative AI has rapidly transformed the technology landscape, delivering realistic and novel outputs based on learned patterns, unleashing the potential for creativity and innovation.

Join us to learn how Brillio enables businesses to effectively understand and leverage the promise of Generative AI to drive decisioning, deliver innovative experiences by improving engineering processes and deliver operational excellence. We will focus on showcasing how Generative AI can be leveraged by companies to create disruptive solutions and unlock new opportunities, in areas including:

  • Product Engineering: Enhancing the product development lifecycle, app modernization, test strategy
  • Data and AI: AI enabled BI, Conversational & Interactive AI
  • Operations : Contact center automation, customer analysis, AI Ops

 

Also, engage in a panel discussion with experts from tech companies and industry leaders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of adopting Generative AI.

 

Speakers

Chander Damodaran

MD & CTO at Brillio

Chander Damodaran, Global CTO Brillio, is a problem solver, evangelist focused on bringing in the right mix of business and technical competency to solve large business problems. He thrives in fuzziness and love in defining the blueprint for digital transformation with clear outcomes and elevated experience for customers. He has been at the helm of innovation and focuses on elevating the Engineering quotient at Brillio.

Shilpi Sharma

Chief Strategy Officer , Kvantum-Yum

Shilpi is a highly creative, resourceful, award-winning, and high-initiative leader with over 22 years of strategic management experience in in building & managing geographically distributed teams while creating software platforms to solve business problems. At Yum Shilpi is the GM for the business unit (Kvantum by Yum!) that enables KFC, PH, TB to measure & optimize media, promotions, pricing, buying/engagement experience globally.