11 Dec 2025
Ritz Carlton, Bahrain
Smarter Banking for All
Powering the Future of Financial Services
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Overview
Financial sector has always been built on trust, resilience, and the ability to adapt to change. Today, as the sector enters the age of AI, that change is accelerating faster than ever. From reimagining customer experiences to transforming operations, intelligent technologies are reshaping how financial institutions work, serve, and compete.
The Executive Roundtable brings together senior BFSI leaders to explore how AI-powered devices, intelligent infrastructure, and trusted technology ecosystems can drive the next wave of secure, compliant, and performance-driven innovation. IDC research shows that over 62% of financial sector organizations in the region consider GenAI more important to their overall business strategy and performance in 2025 compared to 2024, underscoring how fast AI is shifting from experimentation to strategic priority.
Yet, the gap between vision and execution remains real. Legacy systems, fragmented device strategies, and operational silos continue to slow transformation. This roundtable will surface real-world insights, peer perspectives, and actionable strategies to help financial leaders modernize their digital foundations and build a smarter, more resilient future for banking.
Agenda
Smarter Banking for All
One day event
Registration & Networking
Welcome Address
Shahin Hashim
Associate Research Director (META), IDC
IDC Keynote: Rewriting the Enterprise Playbook with AI
Shahin Hashim
Associate Research Director (META), IDC
Building Intelligent, Trusted Foundations for AI-Powered Finance
Amir Ansari
Lead – Advanced Services, Lenovo
Lenovo and AMD – Together we Advance.
Sanjay Kachroo
Business Head – MEA, Lenovo
Tea, Coffee & Networking Break
Open Panel Discussion: Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage
Ashley Woodbridge
Chief Technology Officer – META, Lenovo
Shahin Hashim
Associate Research Director (META), IDC
Event Summary & Close
Lunch and Networking
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Venue
Ritz Carlton
Rotonda Meeting Room, Ritz Carlton.
