Agenda Day 1
8:00 am - 8:30 am
EVENT REGISTRATION & COFFEE
8:30 am - 8:35 am
CDO BFSI EXCHANGE WELCOME
8:35 am - 8:45 am
OPENING ADDRESS FROM THE CHAIR
Edosa Odaro -
Author,
The Values of Artificial Intelligence
8:45 am - 8:50 am
LIVE POLLS
8:50 am - 9:35 am
KEYNOTE PANEL: REGULATION VS. REALITY - MAKING DATA & AI WORK FOR COMPLIANCE AND COMPETITIVENESS
Edosa Odaro -
Author,
The Values of Artificial Intelligence
Oliver Duschka - Chief Data Officer, Konzern Versicherungskammer
Juha Vesanto - Chief AI Officer, OP Yrityspankki Oyj
Davide Corda - Head of Data, Intesa Sanpaolo
Maciej Brzeziński - Head of the Data Office in the Directorate General Statistics, European Central Bank (ECB)
Regulations like EU AI Act, and DORA are always poised to fundamentally reshape the BFSI sector, introducing a new era of compliance, transparency or opportunity. As these regulations come into force, data leaders must not only ensure adherence but also leverage the changes to drive innovation, customer trust, and operational resilience. Regulatory experts and peers will provide the practical, real-world roadmap for navigating the evolving data landscape, discussing strategies to turn compliance into a competitive advantage and future-proof your initiatives.
Maciej Brzeziński
Head of the Data Office in the Directorate General StatisticsEuropean Central Bank (ECB)
9:35 am - 10:05 am
THE AGENTIC FLYWHEEL - HOW AGENTIC ANALYTICS WILL PROPEL COMPANIES INTO A NEW ERA OF AI-ASSISTED DECISION MAKING
Marcos Monteiro -
CEO & Co-Founder,
Veezoo
With AI models like OpenAI's GPT 5 Thinking and Anthropic's Opus being able to reason, Business Intelligence is on the verge of a paradigm shift. Once synonymous with dashboarding — or “PowerPoint for Data”— BI is now evolving into a system where AI actively helps us answer our most business-critical questions.
As AI advances, it won’t just assist—it will ask thousands of questions in the time it takes a human to ask one. But will we be able to trust its results?
• Hear how Veezoo are tackling the challenge of enabling thousands of business users at major companies to receive insights they can trust with the help of AI.
• Learn how Agentic Analytics will propel companies into a new era of AI-assisted decision making.
• Discover that trustworthy AI needs more than “throwing a model on top of the warehouse
• Discover how leading companies such as AXA, Breitling, Valora Group, and Baloise are leveraging the power of AI to make smarter, faster, and more effective data-driven decisions.
As organizations rush into the cloud, many are quietly accepting a critical strategic risk: deep dependency on a small number, or even a single, hyperscale. Ask yourself, what is your real exit plan if regulations tighten or geopolitical realities shift in the coming years? Let’s challenge the assumption that cloud lock-in is inevitable. We will explore how modern data architectures can preserve freedom of choice, enabling seamless movement between hyperscalers and on-premises environments at the lowest possible cost, while meeting European data sovereignty, regulatory, and governance demands. Bring your challenges, your doubts, and your experiences as we discuss practical ways to reclaim architectural control—without sacrificing speed or innovation.
As data volumes grow, the challenge is alignment, not access. This Think Tank reveals how a unified data strategy breaks down silos, boosts governance and quality, and fuels faster, smarter innovation. Industry leaders will share practical ways to integrate data, empower teams with trusted insights, and turn data into a competitive advantage.
11:55 am - 12:25 pm
DATA & CYBERSECURITY - CISO TO CDO, THE MENTAL SHIFT
Sergio Padilla Foubelo -
CDO, Head of the Executive Master in Management of Artificial Intelligence,
EIP International Business School
As organizations accelerate their digital transformation, the roles of Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Data Officer (CDO) are converging. This session, led by Sergio Padilla Foubelo, explores the mental and strategic shifts required to move from a security-centric CISO mindset to a value-driven CDO perspective. Attendees will gain insights into balancing risk management with data innovation, fostering a culture of trust, and aligning cybersecurity with business objectives to unlock the full value of data.
Sergio Padilla Foubelo
CDO, Head of the Executive Master in Management of Artificial IntelligenceEIP International Business School
12:25 pm - 12:55 pm
HOT TOPIC PRESENTATION: THE FUTURE OF SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Maxim Romanovsky -
VP, Head of AI & Product Engineering,
Deutsche Bank
This session explores the rapidly evolving landscape of software engineering, driven by the widespread adoption of AI-assisted coding and the increasing centrality of data. Attendees will gain a brief overview of recent industry changes, examine possible future scenarios shaped by AI and data-driven development, and learn practical strategies to prepare their organizations for the next wave of transformation—where leveraging high-quality data and robust data management practices will be key to success in software development.
12:55 pm - 1:55 pm
NETWORKING LUNCH
As boards and regulators demand concrete proof of data reliability before approving decisioning, BFSI organisations must move beyond reactive data quality fixes. This session will showcase modern observability tools and prevention-first frameworks designed for regulated environments. With AI and automation amplifying both opportunity and risk, discuss how observability-first approaches can proactively prove and sustain data reliability.
2:30 pm - 2:35 pm
LIVE POLLS
2:35 pm - 3:05 pm
CASE STUDY: SCALING WITH FEW RESOURCES
3:05 pm - 3:35 pm
THE INTEGRATION EDGE - TRANSFORMING FRAGMENTED DATA INTO ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE
Susana Molina -
Head of Data Fabric,
Equifax Commercial Services Limited Group Retirement Plan
Data leaders in the sector are under pressure to create unified, governed, and instantly accessible data environments. The rapid rise of real-time settlement networks, AI-driven risk models, and embedded finance platforms means fragmented data is no longer just an efficiency problem it’s a competitive and compliance liability. Unifying data now enables financial organisations to meet regulatory deadlines, accelerate product innovation, and gain a first-mover advantage in an increasingly open and data-driven market.
• Understand how unified settlement data can be strategically applied to increase market share and unlock new revenue streams.
• Discover proven strategies for dismantling fragmented data silos to strengthen security and compliance.
• Hear how other peers have turned rapid insight generation into a competitive advantage in volatile markets.
• Explore frameworks for embedding agility into decision-making processes by centralising and contextualising diverse data sources.
As data ecosystems grow more complex, the role of the enterprise architect is evolving from technical gatekeeper to strategic orchestrator.
Lightning Debates encourage quick thinking, concise expression, and active engagement. The debates are intellectual sprints, challenging you to articulate viewpoints on controversial issues effectively within tight time constraints. Vote with your feet, choose a side and defend your point of view.
5:25 pm - 6:10 pm
CHAMPAGNE HOUR: ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS JOIN OUR EXCLUSIVE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS AND HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE TOP CHALLENGES YOU ARE FACING. SIMPLY CHOOSE THE TOPIC OF MOST INTEREST TO YOU AND JOIN THE DISCUSSION.
Becoming AI-native requires rethinking how technology, data, and decision-making are embedded across financial services organizations. This roundtable examines when to build, when to buy, and how hybrid approaches help institutions move faster without compromising control or compliance.
6:10 pm - 6:15 pm
CLOSING REMARKS FROM THE CHAIR
Edosa Odaro -
Author,
The Values of Artificial Intelligence
6:15 pm - 8:30 pm
BOOK SIGNING AND DRINKS RECEPTION
Edosa Odaro -
Author,
The Values of Artificial Intelligence
Edosa will be hosting the signing of his new book The Values of Artificial Intelligence: How Smart Leaders Capture and Connect AI Value to Human Values
