The role of AI in reshaping financial ecosystems

Location

Grosvenor House Dubai

Date

Wednesday, 30th April 2025

Time

09:30 AM to 02:30 PM

About the Event

As the UAE cements its position as a global fintech hub, Artificial Intelligence is playing a central role in transforming the payments landscape—enabling smarter, more secure, and efficient financial ecosystems.

At FSS Simply Payments – Dubai, industry leaders, banking executives, fintech innovators, and technology experts will gather to explore how AI is reshaping financial services in the region. Through real-world use cases and strategic discussions, the event will offer practical insights and a roadmap for AI adoption in an era of intelligent transformation.

Why Attend ?

As the UAE leads the fintech revolution, AI is at the core of transforming payments. FSS Simply Payments – Dubai brings together top banking, fintech, and tech leaders to explore what’s next.

Exclusive insights from industry and government leaders on AI’s role in payments, compliance, and customer experience

Real-world use cases from leading banks driving efficiency, security, and innovation

High-impact networking with C-suite executives and fintech pioneers shaping the future of finance

Who Should Attend ?

Agenda

9:30 - 10:00 am

Registrations and networking over high tea

10:00 - 10:05 am

Welcome address

10:05 - 10:10 am

Opening address

Sandeep David Crasta, Regional Sales Head- MENA Region, FSS

10:10 - 10:40 am

Keynote address Driving Transformation Through a Trusted Partner

Mr Imad Abdwahab, Managing Director Govt Payments-Magnati

10:40 - 11:30 am

FSS Showcase Innovating Together: Leveraging Platform Solutions and AI for Banking Transformation

Anirban Roy, Vice President of Engineering & Architecture, FSS

Coffee and networking break

11:30 - 11:45 am

11:50 – 1:00 pm

Panel discussion: Reimagining Payments in the AI Era

Moderator:

Benedict Xavier, Delivery Director : MEA, FSS

Panelists:

Haishan Wu, Head of Innovation, AI & Data, Zand Bank
Devendra Kumar, Head of Digital Channels – Global Transaction Banking, Mashreq Bank
Mohamed Chakib OUABI, Data & AI Value Strategy Leader, Accenture
Mr. Malaz Mubaid, CEO, Wall Street Exchange
Sandeep David Crasta, Regional Sales Head- MENA Region, FSS

1:00 - 1:20 pm

FSS CEO's Address FSS's Vision: Leading with AI

V Balasubramanian, CEO, FSS

1:20 - 1:30 pm

Closing address

1:30 - 2:30 pm

Networking over lunch

Speakers

Imad Ahmed Abdalwahab

Managing Director – Government Payment Solutions, Magnati

Magnati

Haishan Wu

Head of Innovation – AI & Data, Zand Bank

Zand Bank

Devendra Kumar

Head of Digital Channels – Global Transaction Banking

Mashreq Bank

Mohamed Chakib OUABI

Data & AI Value Strategy Leader

Accenture

Vaidyanathan Venkataraman

Head – Global Digital Delivery

FSS

Sandeep David Crasta

Regional Sales Head – MENA Region

FSS

Anirban Roy

Vice President of Engineering & Architecture

FSS

Benedict Xavier

Delivery Director – MEA

FSS

Malaz Mubaid

CEO

Wallstreet Exchange

V Balasubramanian

CEO

FSS

Khyati Kava Udyavar

Seasoned event professional

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