Learn about the latest innovations around Generative AI, CyberSecurity, Cloud Architecture, Application Modernization and Data Analytics, specifically for Financial Services organizations across Investment/Asset Management, Hedge Funds, FinTech, Capital Markets, Private Equity/Venture Capitalist, Payments, Banking, Credit Union, Insurance, Accounting, etc.

Date/Time: October 23, 12 Noon ET

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Speakers, Topics, Agenda


12:05 Murali Sankar, Senior Solutions Architect, AWS, & Srividhya Pallay, Solutions Architect - Gen AI, AWS

AWS Bedrock Generative AI Solutions for Financial Services

AWS is a pioneer at the intersection of financial services and technology, enabling our customers to optimize operations and accelerate innovation through the broadest set of services and partner solutions—all while adapting to ever-changing regulations. Thousands of financial services firms, from the fastest-growing fintechs to systemically important financial institutions, are redefining their future on AWS.

This session will showcase how Amazon Bedrock empowers organizations, particularly the financial services sector, to harness the full potential of Gen AI without compromising on data protection or ethical standards. With a strong emphasis on data security, protection, privacy, compliance, guardrails, and least privilege access management, it provides a comprehensive guide to ensuring the safe and secure deployment of generative AI models in highly regulated environments.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into real-world use cases within the financial industry, such as risk assessment, fraud detection, and personalized financial advice. They will learn best practices for leveraging the power of generative AI while maintaining strict adherence to financial regulations and data governance policies. The presentation will highlight how Amazon Bedrock can help financial institutions innovate responsibly, enhance customer experiences, and optimize operations while safeguarding sensitive financial data and maintaining regulatory compliance.


12:30 Arunansu Pattanayak, Technical Specialist, Microsoft

Microsoft Cloud and AI for Financial Services

Learn how to unlock business value and deepen customer relationships in the era of AI, with Microsoft Cloud for Financial Services, covering these five critically important topics:

  • Transform the financial services experience: Deliver differentiated customer and client experiences with deeper insights and relationships

  • Empower financial services employees: Improve productivity through better teamwork, insights, and communications

  • Manage risk and compliance: Deepen risk insights, facilitate regulatory compliance, and combat financial crime.

  • Modernize core systems: Meet new customer needs and reduce costs by bringing core systems and data to the cloud.

  • Create a sustainable future: Drive impactful sustainability outcomes in financial services with ESG solutions and analytics.


12:55 Ward Cobleigh, Product Line Manager - Network Performance & Threat Solutions, Viavi Solutions

Network Performance and Cybersecurity in an Era of the Digitalization of Financial Services

Financial Services firms are in the midst of a turbulent period. Financial institutions have been changing their business practices, culture, and technology to create more responsive and adaptable businesses to meet customers’ requirements and experience. However, disruption is everywhere: new technologies and competitors are entering the market, enforced remote working for employees is hitting productivity and processes, cybersecurity threats are on the rise and increasing in sophistication. At the same time, economic conditions are putting a squeeze on IT budgets.