Aboitiz Data Innovation (ADI), the Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) arm of the Aboitiz Group, announces the launch of its first-ever AI Summit Philippines (AI Summit PH 2023) at the Marriott Grand Ballroom from 10 to 11 May 2023. The two-day summit is set to bring together industry leaders and pioneers to discuss the transformative impact of AI on the financial services sector and how it can effectively tackle fraud challenges in an increasingly digital world.
The AI Summit PH 2023 offers a diverse range of activities, including insightful talks, panel discussions, and networking opportunities across three streams. These streams are Data Science and Transformation in Financial Services, Powering Smart Cities through Data, and Operationalizing Data Science and AI.
The first stream emphasizes the significance of embracing and learning about DSAI technology to facilitate sustainable growth in the financial services sector, promote financial inclusion of underserved populations, foster innovation, and redefine industry value.
One of the highlights of the stream is a C-Suite Roundtable that brings together the heads of half of the digital banks in the Philippines: UnionDigital Bank (UnionDigital) President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Henry Aguda, GoTyme Bank President and CEO Nathaniel Clarke, and Maya President Angelo Madrid. Digital banks are set to revolutionize the financial services industry by leveraging technology such as AI to increase efficiency and champion financial inclusion. The digital bank roundtable will be moderated by ADI CEO Dr. David R. Hardoon.
Under Dr. Hardoon’s leadership, ADI empowers the Aboitiz Group as it undergoes its Great Transformation to become the Philippines’ first Techglomerate by operationalizing DSAI to transform data into business and sustainability outcomes. The Group’s banking and financial services arm, Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank), and thrift bank subsidiary City Savings Bank (CitySavings) are at the forefront of innovation in the local financial services industry with their successful integration of DSAI solutions.
The C-Suite Roundtable will emphasize the significance of cultivating a transformative culture as leaders strive to establish data-driven companies. The panelists, comprising corporate leaders and pioneers such as Emilie Sydney-Smith, the Chief Transformation Officer of Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV), Maria Noemi Azura of Insular Health Care, and Victor Paterno of Philippine Seven Corporation, will provide valuable insights into how organizations can adopt data-driven strategies to drive innovation and transformation. The roundtable will be moderated by Ana A. Delgado, UnionBank’s Chief Customer Experience Officer and Chief Digital Channel Officer.
“We are thrilled to convene industry leaders and experts to explore the revolutionary impact of AI on the finance sector. This summit offers a unique opportunity for attendees to gain valuable insights into how AI can transform financial inclusion, redefine value creation, and address emerging challenges in data science and digital transformation. From automating routine tasks to enhancing risk management and fraud detection, AI has the potential to revolutionize the finance industry by enabling more efficient and personalized services, improving decision-making, and unlocking new opportunities for growth and innovation,” according to Guy Sheppard, ADI Chief Operating Officer for Financial Services.
Sheppard will be moderating “The Changing Face of Fraud,” a panel that delves into the flip side of modern technologies. New and dynamic threats necessitate new rules and approaches to mitigate risks. The panel features experts and professionals in the field of fraud prevention from leading financial services firms Bank of the Philippines (BPI), Maybank Philippines, UnionBank, and UnionDigital.
In addition, the summit features a panel discussion on sustainability, exploring the use of technology to establish inclusive financial systems. The panelists comprise Lorenzo Ocampo, the Vice Chairman and CEO of CitySavings, John Januszczak, the President and CEO of UBX, Jojo Malolos, the CEO of PayMongo, and Robin Newnham of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion.
This is just a glimpse of what attendees can expect from this highly anticipated event. ADI welcomes those interested in connecting with industry leaders and like-minded individuals and organizations, sharing ideas on how to leverage AI to transform the financial services industry for inclusive growth and sustainability.
To get your complimentary pass to the event, simply register online via www.aiphsummit.ph/registration/.