23 Oct 2024
24 Oct 2024
Dubai

Reinvent Forum Dubai 2024 Transformative leap into the future: Supporting financial institutions to deliver growth

Overview

Why this event? How is it relevant for MEA finance industry leaders? 
 
Digital banking in the Middle East is booming, positioning the region as a leader in the global digital banking revolution. For traditional financial institutions, shifting from legacy models to the agile, tech-driven approaches of fintech startups is far from a straightforward process.  
 
Join us at the Dubai Reinvent Forum, where MEA financial industry leaders will come together to unlock the secrets of digital transformation, AI integration, and next-level customer engagement. This event offers an exclusive opportunity to learn from regional success stories and tap into global expertise, empowering you to lead with innovation and drive growth in today's fast-paced financial landscape.  

Our 2024 Speakers

Othman Tawfiqi
Kuwait International Bank Retail General Manager
Mohamed El-Shareef
Kuwait International Bank General Manager- Digital Innovation and Data Intelligence
Iffat AlRowaithy
SAB Corporate Innovation Unit Head
Neeraj Gandhi
Emirates Development Bank SVP, Product Development (mSMEs)
Suvo Sarkar
3D Advisory Founder & CEO
Rajeev Chalisgaonkar
Mashreq Executive VP, Head of Business Banking & NeoBiz
Maurice Lisi
BPER Banca Head of Digital Business
Abdulla Mashaal
Emirates NBD Head of Open Banking
Demetrio Migliorati
Banca Mediolanum Head of Innovation
Frederic De Melker
UniverZ Founder & CEO
Gokhan Ayas
Yapi Kredi EVP | Head of Customer Relations Center
Peri Özdemir
Pay10 Global Head of Product
Ankit Agrawal
Wio Bank Head of Business Banking
Zubair Ahmed
VeriPark Managing Director, Middle East & APAC
Sunil Pandey
HSBC Senior Product Manager
Pedro Leite
ebankIT Head of Sales HQ & Partnerships
Luis Rodriguez
Strands Product Evangelist
Ján Uriga
Community
Kenza Tahiri
Bank of Africa Head of Innovation and Development
John Berry
Qorus CEO
Jaspar Roos
Limpid & Co partner
Ken Burke
Qorus SME Banking Community Chairman & Senior Advisor
Lukas Dzuroska
Qorus Head of Communities
Julien Defosse
Amazon Web Services AWS - worldwide FSI market development lead

Practical information

MEA Awards - DAY 0

Qorus and its partners will announce the winners of the 2024 Qorus Reinvention Awards–MEA on 22 October. 

Venue Day 1

Pullman Dubai Downtown

Marasi Drive

UAE, 413311 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

 

Venue Day 2

DIFC Fintech Hive

Gate Avenue Zone D, Level 1

Al Mustaqbal St

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

How our physical events are different

QORUS ENGAGEMENT

Gain firsthand experience with Qorus and meet our representatives in real-time to learn more about our services.

COMMUNITY MEETUPs

Gain insights and knowledge about SME and Sustainability latest trends through the Community Meet-Ups with opportunities for real-time questions and discussions

NETWORKING +

The conference fosters connections and potential partnerships beyond its duration, driving collaborative initiatives. Utilize our event app to maximize all available opportunities.

Topics & Themes

What challenges our event will address? 
 
To ensure our conference delivers exceptional value to attendees, our team of leading experts will address the following critical challenges: 
 

  • Cybersecurity Risks: The transition to digital platforms has significantly increased the threat of cyber-attacks, with cybercrime rising by 30% in 2023. 
  • New Business Models: Investigating innovative business models, such as forming partnerships with fintech firms and technology providers, to deliver unique services and reach new customer segments.
  • Customer-Centric Approach: Emphasizing tech-driven solutions may inadvertently alienate market segments that are less tech-savvy.
  • New Technology Adoption: Implementing advanced technologies such as AI, blockchain, and IoT requires not only technical expertise but also a cultural shift within organizations. 
     
     
    How our conference will help you to tackle those challenges and envision growth drivers? 
     
    Amazon Web Services will provide best practices on how traditional banks are leveraging digital innovation and AI to enhance cybersecurity. Additionally, the Head of Customer Relations at Yapi Kredi will delve into the use of AI in contact centers to create value
     
    Experts such as KIB’s Retail General Manager will discuss strategies for moving beyond the conventional banking model. With exclusive insights from Fidelity and Banco Sabadell, you'll uncover how collaboration, open banking, and embedded finance can drive new business models. Leading insurers like Allianz Partners and Union Insurance will also share their approaches to building digital ecosystems that foster innovation. 

Agenda

Partners

ebankIT

Strands

VeriPark

Amazon Web Services

Inquiries

Speakers

For speaking inquiries, please email kristina@qorusglobal.com

Sponsorship

For sponsorship inquiries, please email phillippe@qorusglobal.com

Press & Media

For press inquiries, please email marketing@qorusglobal.com

Institutions

Pay10

ebankIT

Amazon Web Services

Allianz Partners

Yapi Kredi

Kuwait International Bank

Strands

Emirates NBD

VeriPark

Kay International

Mashreq

Limpid & Co

UniverZ

BPER Banca

Banca Mediolanum

SAB

Emirates Development Bank

DBS Bank Singapore

Wio Bank

Bank of Africa

HSBC

Standard Chartered Bank

Citi

Omdena

Leverage community expertise to redefine finance

Our communities cover diverse topics such as digital transformation, SME finance, or Embedded insurance, providing a platform to learn from industry experts and peers.