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Governments and Enterprises in the Middle East Join Forces to Drive AI Innovation at World AI Show

A recent report suggests that the global AI market is expected to hit USD 733.7 billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 42.2%. Both the government and enterprises in the MENA region are actively investing in AI technologies to boost economic growth, improve public services, and enhance business operations. Meanwhile, the AI race between tech giants like Microsoft and Google is intensifying with increased investment in AI research and development.

Dubai’s government is promoting the adoption of AI technologies as part of its strategic vision to become a global innovation and technology leader. Initiatives such as the Dubai AI Ethics Board have been launched to ensure ethical use of AI, while heavy investment in AI research and development is also underway.

Enterprises in Dubai are leveraging AI technologies to improve their operations, enhance customer experiences, and gain a competitive edge. Predictive analytics, chatbots, and image recognition are some of the AI-powered solutions being employed by many companies.

The World AI Show – MENA will play a crucial role in shaping the future of AI in the region by bringing together thought leaders and experts from various industries to share insights and best practices. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore the latest AI solutions and technologies at the event. The show will also provide a platform for discussions on the role of government regulations in shaping the future of AI.

According to Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO, Trescon, “The MENA edition of World AI Show is a unique platform that will bring together global AI experts, government officials, and industry leaders to discuss the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in AI.” He added, “We are excited to host this event in Dubai, which is quickly becoming a hub for AI innovation and growth.”

“World AI Show is a remarkable gathering of top leaders, innovators, and disruptors in the AI industry. It is an opportunity to witness the latest trends and advancements in AI while exploring its impact on businesses, society, and the world at large.” stated Hamdan Al Alawi – Director of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Development Program Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology. He further stated “The show will provide a platform for meaningful discussions, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration that will shape the future of AI. It’s an honour for me to participate in and witness the vibrant AI community in Dubai. I am excited to see new ideas and initiatives that will be sparked at the show and how they will continue to drive innovation and progress in AI.”

Notable speakers include:

  • Dr. Ramadan Alblooshi – Senior Advisor to the Director General, Dubai Health Authority, UAE
  • H.E. Mohammad Hassan – Executive Director, Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center, UAE
  • Hamdan Al Alawi – Director of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Development Program Ministry of Transport, Communication and Information Technology, Oman
  • Fatmah Alabdouli, Director of Data Management & Statistics, Ministry of Energy & Infrastructure, UAE
  • Ali Abdulla -Chief of Information Technology, Ministry of Oil and Environment, Bahrain
  • Mamoun Alhomssey – GCEO Technology Advisor, ADIB, UAE
  • Debbie Botha – Chief Partnership Officer, Women in AI; UAE, to name a few

According to Ali Abdulla – Chief of Information Technology, Ministry of Oil and Environment “World AI Show will be a great opportunity for technology leaders to get together with global AI experts, witness real-world use-case presentations, product showcase, and panel discussions.”

Additionally, World AI Show will be hosting the World AI Awards, recognizing the most innovative and impactful AI solutions and implementations across various industries. The awards ceremony will showcase the best practices and success stories of AI adoption, highlighting the transformative potential of AI for businesses and society.

The 41st Global edition of World AI Show is sponsored by:

Gold Sponsor: Almawave, QpiAI

Official Cybersecurity Partner: Darktrace

Silver Sponsor: Nuummite Consulting;;Voiceweb;Soothsayer Analytics, data iku

Bronze Sponsors: Run:ai;Aventior; E42

Start Up Exhibitor: BasicAI, Scaletorch

Association Partner: Women in AI

The nominations for the World AI Awards are open. Nomination link: https://worldaishow.com/dubai/awards/

About World AI Show

World AI Show is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place in strategic locations across the world.

As part of the world tour, the Dubai edition is gathering pre-qualified CIOs, CEOs, CTOs, Heads of AI, Chief Digital Officers, Heads of Innovation and International AI experts from the industry.

The show features exciting keynotes, enterprise use-case presentations, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss the latest challenges for the sector arising out of the pandemic situation. Witness next-gen AI solutions from global leaders and explore its relevance and impact on your organisation. For more information visit: www.worldaishow.com/dubai

About Trescon:

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. Trescon is founded and managed by a group of specialists with more than 10 decades of combined expertise in successfully developing business events, training, and consulting for corporates, governments, associations, and high-net-worth individuals across the world. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients. For more information, visit: www.tresconglobal.com

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Nupur Aswani Head
Media, PR and Corporate Communications
Trescon +91 95559 15156
media@tresconglobal.com

Trescon’s globally renowned World AI Show to host its 40th edition in Jakarta

With premium sponsors and partners, an ecosystem of more than 5,000 start-ups, and more than 20,000 delegates each year, the World AI Show global series enjoys the support of the IT world’s elite. Known for providing a platform for sharing ideas, insights, and trends, Trescon’s World AI Show is scheduled to take place on 7th & 8th June 2023, in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The central theme of this edition is using AI to enhance digital transformation. The aim of the conference is to address industry-wide challenges using innovative AI solutions to bring about significant changes in industries that are strategically important to Indonesia.

The world’s longest-running AI show series assists businesses in accessing relevant and reliable information pertaining to AI and Web3 technologies to stay ahead of a rapidly changing market for company-wide success.

The World AI Show will allow business and tech leaders from around the world to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other under one roof. The World AI Show combines the most recent technological developments with real-world applications of AI to address problems in businesses. Attendees can interact with AI researchers at the forefront of their fields and explore real-world case studies to learn about the business value of AI, owing to our unique blend of academia and industry. Tech giants, as well as leaders from governments, startups, internationally recognized universities, and investment firms, will speak at the World AI Show.

  • Prof. Hammam Riza, President, KORIKA
    “World AI Show brings together all stakeholder in accelerating National AI Strategy (Stranas KA) in Indonesia
  • NSekar, Chief Technology Officer, Blibli
    “Excited to be part of the Indonesian tech ecosystem and the innovations that are being launched out of Indonesia. I am looking forward to learning from what the Indonesian tech ecosystem is creating that can be adopted by other parts of the world.”
  • Indra Hidayatullah, Data Management & Analytics Division Head, PT. Bank Tabungan Negara (Persero) Tbk
    “It’s a well-organized and very interesting event. We’ll explore best practices and new ideas in digital transformation and improve customer journey, especially by optimizing Artificial Intelligence.”
  • Dr. Irvan Bastian Arief, VP of Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering, tiket.com
    “The 40th World AI Show is a great event to gather artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) related global leaders to share, talk and discuss the advancement of AI and ML to push the maturity of this technology. As an expert in this domain, I want to share my knowledge with a greater audience and, at the same time, learn from other experts. I hope the 40th World AI Show will be massively successful.”
  • Antonius Tan, Chief Digital Business Officer, Sequis Life
    “World AI Show has always been the most-wanted event to collaborate with like-minded professionals to exchange knowledge and expertise in the field.”
  • Christophe Hubert, VP of Engineering, EdenFarm
    “As the world continues to shift towards AI-centricity, the World AI Show provides a global forum for thought leaders and innovators within the AI industry. They come together and collaborate, share knowledge, and explore the latest cutting-edge technologies in AI.”

The show will cover in-demand industry topics like:

  • How will Indonesia deploy AI to accelerate economy and digital transformation
  • Exploring AI in the Metaverse
  • How AI, cloud, and improved connectivity are helping organizations to be more adaptive to a fast-changing world
  • Reinventing Cyber Security with AI
  • How AI will transform businesses
  • Digital Transformation & AI: Is your organization ready?
  • Bringing the power of AI to the Internet of Things
  • Harmonizing Analytics, AI & Cloud in your organization
  • Powering the future of Banking with AI in Indonesia
  • Achieving Sustainable Development Goals through AI innovation
  • Deep dive into Generative AI

This is what leading organizations have to say about their previous experiences at World AI Show:

“We’d like to acknowledge Trescon for all the great efforts and structured organization with thorough follow-up and accommodation.” – Microsoft.

“It’s been exciting, and exciting, and we think there is a lot of opportunity here, which is great.” – Denodo.

“Exchanging ideas at an event like this really opens our thinking and helps to think about things differently. It was a great event.” – Snowflake.

Some of our notable speakers include:

  • Prof. Hammam Riza, President, KORIKA, Indonesia
  • Dr. Anto Satriyo Nugroho, Director of Research Center for AI and Cybersecurity, National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN)
  • Bambang Dwi Angonno, Director of e-Government, Department of Communications and Informatics, KEMKOMINFO
  • Dr. Rudy Salahuddin, Deputy Minister for Digital Economy, Manpower and SMEs, Coordinating Ministry for Economic Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia
  • Nani Hendiarti, Deputy for Coordination of Environment and Forestry Management, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment of the Republic of Indonesia
  • Raine Renaldi, Chief of Economy & Digital Asset Committe, KADIN – Indonesian Chamber of commerce & Industry
  • Dr. Lukas, Co-founder and Chairperson, Indonesia AI Society
  • Juan Kanggrawan, Head of Product, Data, Tribe, National Ministry (GovTech) & Smart Cities
  • Dr. Irvan Bastian Arief, VP of Data Science and Machine Learning Engineering, tiket.com
  • Sonny Supriyadi, Head, Pricing & Data Analytics, Maybank Indonesia
  • N Sekar, CTO, Blibli
  • Edmund Situmorang, Chief Technology Officer, PT. Asian Bulk Logistics
  • Indra Hidayatullah, Data Management & Analytics Division Head, PT. Bank Tabungan Negara, Tbk.
  • Indra S. Adillah, Head of ICT, PT. Indonesia Airasia
  • Christophe Hubert, VP of Engineering, EdenFarm
  • Dr. Sankaraiah Sreeramula, Chief Data Scientist, APP Sinarmas
  • Antonius Tan, Chief Digital Business Officer, Sequis Life
  • Mr. Shitalkumar R. Sukhdeve, Senior Data Scientist, PT. Smartfren Telecom

“The power of AI is limitless. At World AI Show, we are committed to showcasing the potential of AI & RPA in transforming our world and creating a brighter future for all. Our topics are current and address questions and challenges that are faced by decision makers across the world. Our carefully curated lineup of speakers is a medium to showcase the future of AI & RPA to the world. We look forward to hosting this event with great anticipation,” saysMithun Shetty, Vice Chairman, Trescon.

World AI Show is sponsored by:

Platinum Sponsor: Dataiku

Gold Sponsor: Denodo | Alibaba Cloud | Aerospike

Executive Roundtable Partner: AMD

Exhibitor: Eranyacloud and Supported by KORIKA

About Trescon

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. Trescon is founded and managed by a group of specialists with more than 8 decades of combined expertise in successfully developing business events, trainings and consulting for corporates, governments, associations and high-net-worth individuals across the world. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Nupur Aswani
Head – Media, PR, and Corporate Communications, Trescon
+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com

Empowering CX in India: Driving Growth and Efficiency for Global Brands through CX Innovation

200+ Pre-qualified Delegates, 25+ esteemed Speakers, 20+ Media Partners, and Conference/Exhibitors had joined the 10th global edition of World CX Summit, which was hosted at the Hotel Westin Gurgaon, Westin Gurgaon, Sector 29, New Delhi, NCR on 27April 2023. This event has previously been held in various parts of the world with great success. The World CX Summit – Delhi wrapped up with a One-day power packed conference. The event brought the government leaders and an inspirational line-up of experts and solution providers together to discuss the latest challenges and explore the latest applications in data powered solutions.

“CXOs need to align themselves to Data Democratization for leveraging the true potential of data and datafication in enhancing customer experience, product development acumen, operations, innovations, prediction of new opportunities and connecting to the masses at a population scale with ease and affordable cost.” Sated Golok Kumar Simli, Principal Advisor and Chief Technology Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, India

Harshavardhan Chauhaan, VP, Chief Marketing & Omnichannel Officer, Spencer’s Retail & Nature’s Basket stated that “Consumer Centricity is the only constant strategic business lever for success across industries. The Right CX strategy emanates from being consumer centric first before anything else.”

One of the summit’s most prominent discussions was the panel on ‘Quantifying the Intangible: Linking Customer Experience to Value’. In this panel the speakers highlighted the challenges faced by companies in improving customer experience. They discussed how many companies aspire to transform their customer experience but struggle to measure the economic impact of such changes, leading to uncertain results. Also, they highlighted how companies can ensure that their customer experience programs yield a positive return on investment, the speakers emphasized the need to establish a link between customer experience and value.

The speakers of this panel discussion included Golok Kumar Simli, Principal Advisor & CTO, Ministry of External Affairs; Akash Jaggi, Global Director, Customer Delivery Experience & Digital Transformation, Schneider Electric; Suhail Ghai, Chief Digital & Information Officer, Max Life Insurance; Aashish Chandra, Chief Digital & Technology Officer, The Body Shop; Yash Sultania, Co-founder & CEO, Survey2Connect and moderated by Ajay Nambiar, COO & Chief Service Officer, PYP, M3M.

Rahul Tandon, Chief Customer Service Officer, Ecom Express Limited was part of panel discussion on the topic ‘Amplifying Total Experience (TX): Unleashing the Power of Emerging Technology.’

He was joined by Samuel Gier, Customer Experience Lead – India, Nothing; Ashish Shukla, Head of Customer Experience, Flipkart; Pranashu Rastogi, Head of Customer Experience, Jubilant FoodWorks, Joe Emmanuel; Vice President of Products, Global Business Development and Presales, Route Mobile Limited. This panel discussion was moderated by Dilpreet Singh, Head – CRM, Loyalty & Customer analytics, ITC Limited.

The World CX Summit – India also included Tech Talks from Brian Bischoff, General Manager and SVP – Genesys; Kushagra Goswami, Sr Advisory Solution Consultant, ServiceNow; Harshni Sreedhar, Director of Strategic Partnerships, APAC & MEA, Uniphore; Sameer Narkar, Founder and CEO, Konnect Insights; Shyam Krishnan, VP – Customer Experience, Exotel; Saurabh Chandre, AVP and Head – Sales – CX, (India , APAC and MECAA), Tata Communications; Pooja Ujwal T Makhija, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Phonon Communications Pvt Ltd.; to name a few.

“As companies continue to prioritize customer-centric approaches, the recent World CX Summit – India facilitated a forum for industry leaders to share their valuable perspectives on enhancing customer experience.” Stated Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO, Trescon. He further added, “Trescon takes pride in hosting such an event that brought together prominent industry experts and thought leaders to discuss the latest trends and best practices in CX. We believe that the insights shared at the summit will enable Indian businesses to augment their customer experience programs, leading to better business outcomes.”

The exhibition area was equally captivating, teeming with a plethora of pioneering CX solution providers showcasing their latest products and services, ranging from chatbots to analytics tools.

World CX Summit – India was partnered by:

Gold Partners:

· Tata Communications Limited / Genesys
· ServiceNow
· Uniphore

Silver Partners:

· Exotel
· Route Mobile
· Konnect Insights
· Phonon Communications
· Saarthi.ai
· Survey2Connect

Bronze Partners:

· Kaleyra
· Sitecore / Vertis Digital

Exhibitors:
· CM.com
· Jabra
· Rezo.ai

Communications Partner:

· MOBtexting

Visiting Partner:

· EbixCash Global Services

Official Media Partner:

· Business Standard

About World CX Summit – India:

World CX Summit is a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused, global series of events that takes place at strategic locations across the world.

The Summit features exciting keynotes, enterprise use-cases, product showcase, panel discussions and tech talks to discuss the trends and challenges in technology implementations that will eventually determine the future of Customer Experience and its applications.

World CX Summit is connecting global CX experts and technology providers with pre-qualified CEOs, Heads of CX, Chief Digital Officers, CIOs, CMOs, Chief Innovation Officers, Chief Technology Officers, Heads of Digital Transformation, Heads of Product Development — all under one roof.

About Trescon:

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. Trescon is founded and managed by a group of specialists with more than 10 decades of combined expertise in successfully developing business events, training, and consulting for corporates, governments, associations, and high-net-worth individuals across the world. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Nupur Aswani
Head – Media, PR and Corporate Communications,
Trescon
+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com

World CX Summit – India to Showcase the Impact of Customer Centricity on Business Growth

The 10th Global Edition of the World CX Summit, organized by Trescon, is set to take place on 27 April 2023 at The Westin Gurgaon, New Delhi – NCR. The summit will highlight the outstanding accomplishments of India’s foremost CX leaders and innovators, Heads of CX, and Chief Digital Officers by providing a forum to share their engaging experiences and valuable insights. The CX leaders will unveil the latest developments in the customer journey experience and reveal the key factors behind their success, paving the way for new opportunities in the future.

The World CX Summit – India will serve as an exclusive opportunity to connect with the most distinguished CX executives in the country and share inspiring use-cases of success and creativity.

This event will enable CX specialists from different industries in India to collaborate with esteemed technology visionaries, specialists, and pioneers to address issues related to their professional and personal development. The leading customer experience executives in the country will convene to explore the latest digital innovation trends, evaluate the market’s condition, and tackle vital business-centric challenges.

Nikhil Asopa, Head of Customer Service, Tata Neu stated, “Technology has revolutionized the way we deliver customer service, providing faster and more personalized experiences. By leveraging cutting-edge tools and platforms, our team has been able to address customer inquiries with greater efficiency and accuracy, resulting in higher satisfaction rates and stronger relationships with our valued clients.”

The event will be a unique opportunity to witness the most awaited revelation of the World CX Award recipients, a special segment that acknowledges and commends the revolutionary ingenuity of the top CX experts across the nation. The World CX Awards will honor exceptional leadership and noteworthy accomplishments that leaders have made in their specific domains. This awards ceremony is expected to be a significant celebration of the country’s most exceptional CX luminaries.

Other key topics that will be discussed at the World CX Summit include the Future of CX, Digital Transformation, Cybersecurity, CX Transformation, and Conversational CX, among other hot topics.

“CXOs need to align themselves to Data Democratization for leveraging the true potential of data and datafication in enhancing customer experience, product development acumen, operations, innovations, prediction of new opportunities and connecting to the masses at a population scale with ease and affordable cost,” stated Golok Kumar Simli, Principal Advisor and Chief Technology Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, India.

“Our main priorities remain helping our clients exchange knowledge, develop new tools to improve CX & bring positive changes in the community where we live and work.” Stated Dr. Chumki Neogi, COO at EbixCash Global Services.

Manish Gupta, Co-founder and CEO, Rezo.ai stated that “As an entrepreneur in the technology sector, I’ve seen firsthand the transformative power of data and AI in shaping the customer experience. We believe that by putting the customer first, we can create long-lasting relationships that drive success and growth for both our clients and our business. We’re excited to be part of the upcoming World CX Summit, where we’ll be discussing the latest trends and best practices in CX and sharing our own experiences and insights.”

World CX Summit has an impressive lineup of speakers who will be sharing their knowledge and expertise with attendees. Some of the top speakers include:

  • Golok Kumar Simli – Principal Advisor and Chief Technology Officer, Ministry of External Affairs, India
  • Suhail Ghai – Chief Digital & Information Officer, Max Life Insurance
  • Harshavardhan Chauhaan – VP, Chief Marketing & Omnichannel Officer, Spencer’s Retail & Nature’s Basket
  • Brian Bischoff – General Manager and SVP, Genesys Cloud CX
  • Sameer Narkar – Founder and CEO, Konnect Insights
  • Joe Emmanuel – VP – Products, Global Business Development and Presales, Route Mobile Limited
  • Shyam Krishnan – VP – Customer Experience, Exotel
  • Ajay Nambiar – Chief Operating Officer at PYP; Chief Service Officer at M3M India Pvt Ltd
  • Akash Jaggi – Global Director – Customer Delivery Experience & Digital Transformation, Schneider Electric
  • Rahul Tandon – Chief Customer Service Officer, Ecom Express Limited
  • Ankit Goenka – Head of Customer Experience, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Co. Ltd.

“Meeting the diverse requirements and expectations of customers presents exceptional challenges for CX leaders in India. The World CX Summit – India is not just a platform to discuss these challenges, but a congregation of experts where everyone can collaborate and find innovative solutions together,” stated Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO, Trescon. He further added, “The World CX Summit is your opportunity to learn from each other, to explore new ideas and technologies, and to push the boundaries of what’s possible in customer experience. Together, you can create a future where CX is not just a strategy, but a way of life.”

World CX Summit – India is partnered by:

Gold Partners: Tata Communications Limited; Genesys; ServiceNow and Uniphore

Silver Partners: Exotel; Route Mobile; Konnect Insights; Phonon Communications; Saarthi.ai; Survey2Connect; Rezo.ai;

Bronze Partners: Kaleyra; Sitecore | Vertis Digital

Communications Partner: MOBtexting

Exhibitor: CM.com; Jabra

Visiting Partner: EbixCash Global Services

Official Media Partner: Business Standard

About Trescon:

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. Trescon is founded and managed by a group of specialists with more than 10 decades of combined expertise in successfully developing business events, training, and consulting for corporates, governments, associations, and high-net-worth individuals across the world. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:

Nupur Aswani
Head – Media, PR and Corporate Communications,
Trescon
+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com

FinTechs and banks unite for innovation at DIFC’s Dubai FinTech Summit Dialogues

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), the leading international financial hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region hosted the second Dubai FinTech Summit (DFS) Dialogues this week, powered by the Innovation Hub. Heads of 10 leading regional banks and FinTechs were invited to unpack the challenges facing the financial sector and deliberate on how the industry can de-risk and build resilient, sustainable financial institutions.

According to recent research by Report Ocean, the global FinTech Lending Market was valued at approximately USD573.05 bn in 2021 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 27.4% over the forecast period 2022-2029.

Hosting the roundtable, Mohammad AlBlooshi, Head of DIFC Innovation Hub and FinTech Hive, said, “As an industry predicated on confidence and trust, we are currently seeing the banking sector experience a time of disruption. Given global headwinds, we have an opportunity to build more resilient institutions through collaboration between banks and FinTechs.”

Commenting on the session he added, “Through conveners such as this roundtable and the first-ever Dubai FinTech Summit in May, we are facilitating dialogue and avenues of collaboration for long-standing financial institutions, regulators, and promising entrepreneurs to together map out how the sector can – and should – move forward.”

The age of Banks vs. FinTechs is behind us

The FinTech sector, widely recognised as a major competitor to banks, is expected to double in size from USD135.9 bn in 2021 to USD266.9 bn in 2027, according to DIFC FinTech Hive’s 2022 FinTech Report. Additionally, with approximately 50 per cent of the MENA region currently unbanked or underbanked, FinTechs have been playing a crucial role in promoting inclusive economic growth in the region.

However, a unanimous takeaway from all banks at the DFS Dialogue captured how both entities are in fact symbiotic.

Sanjay Sethi, Senior Managing Director, Head of Global Transaction Banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank, said, “This is an age of collaboration and co-creation where leading financial institutions and pioneering FinTechs can embark on a journey of innovative discovery together. This is especially true when we look at opportunities to expand into new geographies, improve product capabilities, grow revenues, or scale or optimise our business faster and more efficiently. Alongside this, FinTech solutions in transaction banking are growing in agility every day. As we look to the future, FAB will continue collaborating with pioneering FinTechs to deliver impactful advances across the financial industry.”

Earlier this year, the UAE Central Bank announced the implementation of its Digital Dirham digital currency strategy, which promises to be a critical step in the country’s payments industry, something that will deeply impact banks, FinTechs, businesses, and customers. “As such, the synergy between banks and FinTechs proves to be unavoidable as the industry inches towards a cashless economy,” added AlBlooshi.

Technology: Disrupting and enhancing trust

“As a FinTech services provider, the core, as with any tech player is to build an emotional connection with the end consumer,” said Raman Thiagarajan, CEO and Founder, Zenda.

As customers turn to technology, banks have been forced to adapt traditional trust-building to complement the digitisation of banking. Anand Krishnan, Head of Technology, Emirates Investment Bank, said, “It is increasingly important banks continue to invest more in technology that not only builds but maintains trust in customers across their entire journey.”

Google predicts that the financial services and banking industry will emerge as the primary spender for AI technology in the MENA. The industry will make up nearly 25 per cent of all AI investments in the region, with banking tech alone expected to contribute 13.6 per cent to the region’s gross domestic product by 2030.

Mehdi Tazi, Chief Operating Officer, Lean Technologies, stated, “I believe customers still trust banks more than FinTechs – they are larger more established institutions. However, something FinTechs do very well is streamlining processes when helping onboard customers into these larger banks. As a result, we are seeing a marriage between FinTech and banking that enhances the customer’s journey, ultimately building trust.”

The onset of Web 3.0 ushers in a transformative moment for financial services, capital markets and banking, shifting customer expectations and revolutionising the sector. The total transaction value of embedded finance is said to reach USD7 tn in 2026, as per Rakesh Reddy, CEO, Cloud4u, “This is particularly useful for Platform as a Service (PaaS) providers who will strongly benefit from this growth, undeniably becoming a key industry disruptor.”

Nilay Singh, Chief Executive Officer, State Bank of India, DIFC, pointed out, “We cannot ignore AI. It has to be adopted but cleverly and effectively, and this is where we need to understand what to outsource and when to collaborate.”

Dubai is gearing up for continued growth and innovation, so how can policymakers, entrepreneurs and investors come together to further advance during these volatile times? With a unified goal to enhance inclusive, stable banking solutions for the region, traditional financial establishments are increasingly optimistic in growing their partnerships with promising FinTechs to help bridge gaps and strategically stay ahead of the curve. Join the dialogue at the Dubai FinTech Summit at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Visitors can now purchase tickets with early bird prices available until 15 April 2023.

About Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and an estimated GDP of USD 8 trillion.

With a close to 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai.

DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of over 36,000 professionals working across over 4,300 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region.

The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.

Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations. 

For more information, please visit our website: difc.ae, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @DIFC.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Nupur Aswani
Head, Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon
+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com

Global Digital Payments Leader, Visa joins Dubai FinTech Summit as Co-host

The Dubai FinTech Summit welcomes Visa as a co-host sponsor for the two-day event taking place on 8 and 9 May this year. Visa is a global leader in digital payments that is connecting the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive.

“FinTechs are propelling innovation in the payments industry which is helping expand access to quality, affordable financial services, and innovative payment solutions. At Visa, we are empowering FinTechs to help grow the digital economy for the benefit of consumers and businesses in the region. Our partnership with DIFC’s Dubai FinTech Summit provides us and our industry partners the platform to explore how we can continue to collectively bring innovations in digital commerce that uplift everyone, everywhere,” said Dr. Saeeda Jaffar, Visa’s Senior Vice President and Group Country Manager for GCC region.

According to Visa, 4 in 5 consumers surveyed in the UAE would switch merchants based on the payment methods offered, with most preferring digital payments over cash.

Dr. Jaffar added, “The unprecedented digitisation during the pandemic has changed consumer expectations. This shift is prompting businesses to respond quickly, and FinTechs are helping develop the solutions businesses need to be competitive in our digital-first world. At Visa, we remain committed to growing digital commerce by providing FinTechs with access to our experts and technology through initiatives such as the Fast Track program so they can more easily create solutions for businesses to offer their customers faster, more secure ways to pay and to manage their expenses and get working capital. We are also working with FinTech leaders to embed finance across key categories such as digital wallets and “Buy Now, Pay Later”, which are both increasingly popular with consumers.”

Currently home to 60 per cent of all FinTech companies based in the GCC, Dubai and DIFC is being recognised as a global centre for innovation, with its unique ecosystem and comprehensive approach to business, driving not only the future of finance but increasingly the future economy.

Mohammad Alblooshi, Head of DIFC Innovation Hub and FinTech Hive said, “Organised by DIFC, the leading international financial hub in the (MEASA) region, the Summit will bring together 5,000 global FinTech and technology experts and will provide the perfect environment for connecting start-ups, investors and industry leaders tapping into this opportunity as they advance in the region and beyond.”

The Dubai FinTech Summit will take place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Visitors can now purchase tickets (https://bit.ly/3n74kBM) for the Dubai FinTech Summit, with early bird prices available till 15 April 2023.

About Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and an estimated GDP of USD 8 trillion.

With a close to 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai.

DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of over 36,000 professionals working across over 4,300 active registered companies — making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region.

The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.

Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations.

For further information, please visit our website: difc.ae, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @DIFC.

About Visa

Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement.

Learn more at About Visa, visamiddleeast.com/blog and @Visamiddleeast.

About Trescon

Trescon is the world’s fastest-growing business-to-business events, training, marketing and consulting company primarily focused on the adoption of sustainability, inclusive leadership and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, metaverse, cloud, fintech, data analytics and cyber security.

Our summits, conferences, and expos create real economic impact by connecting and empowering the key ecosystem of government organizations, regulators, policymakers, private sector companies, solution providers, startups, investors, accelerators, advisors, consultants, associations, academia and more.

Thought leadership, knowledge exchange, brand positioning, business expansion, market penetration, lead generation, finding solutions & services, capital raising, capacity building, training and networking are among the key objectives of our stakeholders.

With the help of our 250+ employees across offices in 6 countries, several of our clients have quadrupled their leads, shortened sales cycles by half or less, entered markets three times faster, closed deals within unimaginable timelines and grown their businesses ultimately.

Whether you are an organization or an individual, Trescon has something to offer you.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Nupur Aswani
Head, Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon
+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com

For further information : please visit – www.tresconglobal.com.

Jakarta gears up for improved Cyber Security at Trescon’s WCSS

Powered by CSIRT.ID, strategic partner Cyber Security Council and in association with APTIKNAS; World Cyber Security Summit, a thought-leadership-driven, business-focused initiative that provides a platform for CISOs & IT leaders is all set to be hosted in Jakarta, Indonesia on 14-15 March 2023, at JW Marriott Jakarta. This two-day event brings together leaders in the field of cyber security from around the world to discuss the current challenges and future trends in the sector in what will be an elite gathering of the most influential cyber leaders and top technology businesses.

The constant evolution of cyber security attacks has made organizations worldwide vulnerable to cyber threats such as malware, ransomware, and data breaches, ultimately leading to significant losses. World Cyber Security Summit, Jakarta is a platform to share the best practices in cyber security and cyber resilience. The two-day event will tackle various topics, including discussions on emerging cyber threats, use cases from recent attacks, and the role of cooperation and knowledge sharing in preventing cybercrime. The Summit will also introduce attendees to next-generation firewalls as a means of future-proofing IT security. The goal is to equip organizations with the tools and knowledge they need to effectively combat cyber-attacks.

“World Cyber Security Summit is an important event for networking & knowledge sharing among cyber security experts,” said Hendy Harianto, Meratus Group, Group CIO

“We are in an era where all types of data are available in abundance, in high data update rates and variations in size, type, value, and veracity. Without a strong mastery of data analytics and cyber security, it is impossible for us to get the best benefit from this condition,” quoted Ivan Irawan, IT Director, CBI – Credit Bureau Indonesia (KBIJ)

“Cyber security is really about humans. Many technology solutions are essential to reduce the risk, but employees represent the greatest assets for the company and the potential greatest threat through it,” said Wahyu Prasetyo, IT & Cyber Risk Management, Division Head, PT. Bank Mega, Tbk

An excellent line-up of speakers will share their strategic insights with attendees on the most recent developments. Some of these speakers include:

  • E. Dr. Mohamed Al Kuwaiti, Head of Cyber Security, United Arab Emirates Government
  • Reza Pramono, Chief Technology Officer, Digital Transformation Office, Ministry of Health, Republic of Indonesia
  • Intan Rahayu, Director of Cyber Security and Cryptography for Industrial Sector, National Cyber and Crypto Agency
  • Bisyron Wahyudi, Vice Chairman of the Board, CSIRT.ID
  • Fanky Christian, Secretary General, Nasional – Indonesian Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Business Association
  • Arif Ilham Adnan, ST., MBA., MSC, Deputy Chairman and Founder, Association of Digital Leader Indonesia, Chairman of Permanent Committee, Jakarta Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Republic of Indonesia
  • Juan Intan Kanggrawan, Head of Product, Data, Tribe, National Ministry (GovTech) & Smart Cities
  • Pratama Persadha, Chairman, CISSReC
  • Monika Suharko, Person-In-Charge, National Data Centre, Ministry of Communications and Informatics, Republic of Indonesia
  • Edmund Situmorang, Group Chief Technology Officer, Asian Bulk Logistics
  • Hendy Harianto, Group CIO, Meratus Group
  • Mohd Fadhly Mohd Hassim, Senior Security Engineer- Malaysia and Indonesia, SentinelOne
  • Ivan Irawan, IT Director, CBI – Credit Bureau Indonesia (KBIJ)
  • Raditio Ghifiardi, Vice President of Information Security & Compliance, Smartfren Telecom Tbk
  • Andang Nugroho, President, ISC2 Jakarta Chapter
  • Muhammad Salahuddien Manggalanny, Deputy Director of Operations, Cyber Security Independence Resilience Team of Indonesia [CSIRT.ID]
  • Yohannes Glen, VP Head of IT Security, INDODAX – Indonesia Digital Asset Exchange
  • Krisnanto Padra, Head of Information Security, Bluebird Group
  • Andrew Duck, CEO, GuardRails
  • Hans Iandy, Head of Compliance and Information Security, Sinar Mas Land
  • Oliver Valentino, Head of Cyber Security, Amar Bank
  • Muhammad Arif, Chairman, APJII
  • Wahyu Agung Prasetyo, IT & Cyber Risk Management, Division Head, PT. Bank Mega, Tbk.
  • Joko Indriyatno Umar, CEO & Founder and Managing Director & Co-Founder, Sinergi Mutual Globalindo and Celebessi Metalindo Utama
  • Makhadir Mukhamad, IT, Cyber & Digital Risk Head, PT. Bank Tabungan Negara
  • Indra S Adillah, Head of ICT, PT Indonesia AirAsia
  • Lukas, Co-founder and Chairperson, Indonesia AI Society
  • Rajesh-Grover, Group VP- Digital and Omnichannel, Kanmo Group
  • Antonius Ruslan, VP Information Security and Data Privacy, Halodoc
  • Muhammad Reza Pahlevi, VP Digital Risk Strategy, PT Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk
  • Jonathan Jackson, Director Sales Engineering APJ, BlackBerry Cybersecurity
  • Faran Gunawan, Country Lead Territory Business, F5
  • Ichwan Peryana, Co-founder & CTO, Pinjam Modal
  • Johnson Lopulisa, Head of IT, The Jakarta Post
  • Brijesh Mishraa (BEN), Sales Head – APAC and Middle East, Senhasegura
  • Rendy Darmawidjaja, Field CISO, PT. Systema Global Solusindo
  • Ali Kerkour, Sales Engineer – APAC, Gatewatcher
  • Cameron Townshend, Principal Architect, Sonatype

“Regardless of the industry, cyber security has become a critical component of how all organizations operate. Through the World Cyber Security Summit, we hope to provide a stage for thought leaders and innovative solution providers to present strategies for identifying cyber vulnerabilities and fortifying businesses against them,” quoted Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO, Trescon.

Sponsors & Partners of World Cyber Security Summit include:

Supporting Partner: CSRIT ID
Strategic Partner: Cyber Security Council
Association Partner: APTIKNAS
Community Partner: Cyberverse Foundation
Gold Sponsors: SentinelOne | Blackberry Cyber security
Silver Sponsors: Guardrails | F5 | Gatewatcher
Bronze Sponsors: Appsealing | CloudSEK | CDNetworks | Senhasegura | Recorded Future | CSC | Orca Security | Skyflow – FUTR | Stellar Cyber – Alfa Siber | L7 Defense
Broadcast Partner: Metro Globe Network

About Trescon

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. Trescon is founded and managed by a group of specialists with more than 8 decades of combined expertise in successfully developing business events, trainings and consulting for corporates, governments, associations and high-net-worth individuals across the world. With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.


For further details about the announcement, please contact:
Nupur Aswani
Head – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon
+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com

Trescon’s World AI Show brings cutting-edge AI solutions to MEA businesses

Although IT executives, leaders, and tech decision-makers in the MEA region acknowledge the importance of AI and related emerging tech for inclusive business growth, they feel unequipped to make a tangible impact due to the lack of necessary tools and programs.

To address this key issue, on the 7th & 8th of June 2023, the World AI Show will convene global experts, and key delegates to examine the capabilities of cutting-edge technologies.

For the sixth time in Dubai, this initiative will bring together top AI experts to debate the growth of AI adoption and its role in the “new normal” of the UAE. The event will showcase global AI case studies and success stories from early adopters and provide a hands-on learning experience for stakeholders from various industries such as government, healthcare, retail, logistics and supply chain, FMCG, manufacturing, banking, and finance, airlines, real estate, utilities, and transportation among others.

The event will also host yet another scintillating World AI Awards – a celebration of innovators, entrepreneurs and solution providers who will be honoured for their constant endeavours in the field of AI and related technologies. The ceremony will recognize the breakthroughs achieved by individuals, teams and entities that have embarked on a journey of adopting & implementing AI in MEA region.

Since its inception in 2018, the series has so far touched upon 18+ countries and has hosted more than 42,000 international C-level IT Decision Makers, 2600+ early adopters of future-tech have attended as speakers, and more than 52 countries have been represented across 39 editions.

The upcoming edition in Dubai aims to bring together global use-cases, and success stories from the early adopters of AI while providing a hands-on learning experience to the technology stakeholders converging from key sectors like Governments, Healthcare, Retail, Manufacturing, Banking and Finance, Real estate, Utilities, and Transportation just to name a few. The event’s overall objective is to address sector-wide issues with innovative AI solutions and create transformative disruptions in sectors of strategic relevance to Dubai.

Recently, the Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, launched UAE Centennial 2071 initiative. The UAE Centennial 2071 initiative is a significant step forward for the country in its journey toward becoming a leading nation in terms of technological advancements, particularly in the field of AI. As part of this initiative, the UAE government has established several AI-focused initiatives, such as the Dubai AI Roadmap and the Abu Dhabi AI plan, which aim to integrate AI into various sectors, including healthcare, education, transportation, and security, among others. The country is also investing in AI research and development and providing a conducive environment for businesses to innovate and thrive.

Furthering this initiative, World AI Show aims to serve as a key platform for AI professionals to network, share ideas and knowledge, and explore business opportunities in the UAE. The event is also a showcase of the country’s commitment to advancing AI and its potential to transform various sectors.

Some of the speakers who recently confirmed their attendance include:

  • Awad ElSidiq, Head of AI & Analytics, ADNOC Distribution
  • Vineesha Satwani, Advisor- Digitalization to Senior Leadership, UAE Government
  • Soheyl Kadjani, Chief Digital Officer, Rabo Bank
  • Wael AbuRizq, AI & Advanced Analytics Advisor, Abu Dhabi Digital Authority (ADDA)
  • Suleiman Mohammad Aldabbas, Chief Specialist, Dubai Government
  • Mhd Wail Khachfa, Chief Information Security Officer, Department of Digital Ajman
  • Sven Herzing, Chief Technology Officer, Talabat
  • Stephen Kruger, Chief Technology Officer, Careem
  • Ali Katkhada, Group CIO, Depa United Group

Talking about her participation in World AI Show, Vineesha Satwani, Advisor, Digitalization to Senior Leadership, UAE Government says, “Speaking and sharing my work and insights at the World AI Show is an honor, as this gathering serves as a hub of knowledge and innovation in the field of Artificial Intelligence. With experts from all over the region coming together to share their insights and advancements, the conference is a treasure trove of valuable information and opportunities for growth for the attendees.”

Emphasizing the importance of the World AI Show, Awad ElSidiq, Head of AI & Analytics, ADNOC Distribution says, “World AI Show is a value-added conference to learn and gain insights on latest AI & ML Trends and potential use cases.”

“AI is now being widely embraced across multiple industries, and countries such as the UAE are leading the way. Our World AI Show will continue having a direct impact on increasing AI adoption by educating key stakeholders on the transformative power of AI, showcasing practical use cases, connecting organizations with technology partners and celebrating champions that have already implemented AI.” says Naveen Bharadwaj, Group CEO of Trescon.

World AI Show, Dubai edition is sponsored by Silver Sponsor, NUUMMITE Consulting.

About Trescon

Trescon is the world’s fastest-growing business-to-business events, training, marketing and consulting company primarily focused on the adoption of sustainability, inclusive leadership and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, metaverse, cloud, fintech, data analytics and cybersecurity.

Our summits, conferences, and expos create real economic impact by connecting and empowering the key ecosystem of government organizations, regulators, policymakers, private sector companies, solution providers, startups, investors, accelerators, advisors, consultants, associations, academia and more.

Thought leadership, knowledge exchange, brand positioning, business expansion, market penetration, lead generation, finding solutions & services, capital raising, capacity building, training and networking are among the key objectives of our stakeholders.

With the help of our 250+ employees across offices in 6 countries, several of our clients have quadrupled their leads, shortened sales cycles by half or less, entered markets three times faster, closed deals within unimaginable timelines and grown their businesses ultimately.

Whether you are an organization or an individual, Trescon has something to offer you

For further details about the announcement, please contact:

Nupur Aswani
Head – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon
+91 95559 15156 | media@tresconglobal.com

Investment surges in DIFC FinTech firms ahead of Dubai FinTech Summit

Dubai continues to solidify its reputation as a global hub for FinTech and Innovation ahead of the Dubai FinTech Summit taking place on 8 and 9 May this year under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai; Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE; and President of the Dubai International Financial Centre. During 2022, investment in DIFC’s FinTech and innovation community exceeded USD615 mn and the total number of active firms in the sector grew 36 per cent to 686.

The Fintech and Innovation sector in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region is growing at pace with a market value forecasted to double in size from USD135.9 bn in 2021 to USD266.9 bn in 2027 according to DIFC FinTech Hive’s 2022 FinTech Report. The Dubai FinTech Summit will provide the perfect environment for connecting start-ups, investors and industry leaders tapping into this opportunity as they advance in the region and beyond.

Organised by DIFC, the leading international financial hub in the (MEASA) region, the Summit will bring together 5,000 global FinTech and technology experts to discuss innovations and challenges in the sector, as well as spotlight all things impacting the future of finance – from Web 3.0, Metaverse and Blockchain to decentralised finance, regulation and policymaking, and the greater need for increased financial inclusivity. Visitors will also be able to meet more than 100 FinTech exhibitors and join a series of panels and fireside chats. The Dubai FinTech Summit will take place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai.

The event will host esteemed local voices such as H.E. Abdullah Bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy and H.E. Essa Kazim, Governor of DIFC. The impressive roster of speakers at the summitinclude Bill Winters, Group Chief Executive of Standard Chartered PLC; Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple; Melissa Guzy, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Arbor Ventures; and Michael Shaulov, CEO of Fireblocks; among others.

Currently home to 60 per cent of all FinTech companies based in the GCC, Dubai and DIFC is being recognised as a global centre for innovation, with its unique ecosystem and comprehensive approach to business, driving not only the future of finance but increasingly the future economy. As per MAGNITT, FinTech start-ups in MENA recorded a 183 per cent year-over-year growth in funding in 2021.

Highlighting the impact of the growing FinTech sector in the region, Mohammad Alblooshi, Head of DIFC Innovation Hub and FinTech Hive said: “The demand for FinTech services has grown significantly in the last few years, powered by digital technologies and innovation across sectors. In recent years, DIFC has successfully cemented its position as the finance and innovation hub in the MEASA region by offering the most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments. In line with its vision to drive the future of finance, DIFC has created lucrative opportunities for start-ups, global players, and unicorns to set up base in the Emirate.

He added: “I’m confident that the Dubai FinTech Summit, organised by DIFC, will soon become the premier platform allowing us to capture the industry’s attention and fulfil our vision of making Dubai a new home for the future of FinTech and finance.

“Dubai’s work in the digital asset space, in the last few years, has been nothing short of remarkable. The government’s collaborative approach with the industry has drawn some of the most dynamic and innovative companies in the digital asset space to its shores, cementing its position as a leading FinTech hub and securing its economy for the future. Fireblocks is excited to participate in the Dubai FinTech Summit and explore some of the best FinTech solutions from around the world,” said Michael Shaulov, CEO, Fireblocks – a secure digital asset infrastructure company.

Luis Valdich, Managing Director at Citi Ventures added, “FinTech is one of the most exciting industries in tech and banking alike. Trends like digitisation, open banking, embedded finance, financial inclusion, the democratisation of investing, the modernisation of the core banking stack, and the emergence of the creator and shared economies are driving disruption and economic progress, all over the world. I am excited to further explore these and other innovations we are seeing across the industry, as part of this exciting summit.”

Visitors can now purchase tickets for the Dubai FinTech Summit, with early bird prices available till 15 March 2023.

About Dubai International Financial Centre

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is one of the world’s most advanced financial centres, and the leading financial hub for the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA), which comprises 72 countries with an approximate population of 3 billion and an estimated GDP of USD 8 trillion.

With a close to 20-year track record of facilitating trade and investment flows across the MEASA region, the Centre connects these fast-growing markets with the economies of Asia, Europe and the Americas through Dubai. 

DIFC is home to an internationally recognised, independent regulator and a proven judicial system with an English common law framework, as well as the region’s largest financial ecosystem of over 36,000 professionals working across over 4,300 active registered companies – making up the largest and most diverse pool of industry talent in the region.  

The Centre’s vision is to drive the future of finance through cutting-edge technology, innovation, and partnerships. Today, it is the global future of finance and innovation hub offering one of the region’s most comprehensive FinTech and venture capital environments, including cost-effective licensing solutions, fit-for-purpose regulation, innovative accelerator programmes, and funding for growth-stage start-ups.  

Comprising a variety of world-renowned retail and dining venues, a dynamic art and culture scene, residential apartments, hotels and public spaces, DIFC continues to be one of Dubai’s most sought-after business and lifestyle destinations. 

For further information, please visit our website: difc.ae, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @DIFC. 

About Trescon

Trescon is the world’s fastest-growing business-to-business events, training, marketing and consulting company primarily focused on the adoption of sustainability, inclusive leadership and emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, blockchain, metaverse, cloud, fintech, data analytics and cybersecurity.

Our summits, conferences, and expos create real economic impact by connecting and empowering the key ecosystem of government organizations, regulators, policymakers, private sector companies, solution providers, startups, investors, accelerators, advisors, consultants, associations, academia and more.

Thought leadership, knowledge exchange, brand positioning, business expansion, market penetration, lead generation, finding solutions & services, capital raising, capacity building, training and networking are among the key objectives of our stakeholders.

With the help of our 250+ employees across offices in 6 countries, several of our clients have quadrupled their leads, shortened sales cycles by half or less, entered markets three times faster, closed deals within unimaginable timelines and grown their businesses ultimately.

For media enquiries, please contact:

Rasha Mezher | Dubai International Financial Centre Authority
Consultant, Marketing & Corporate Communications
+97143622451
t-rasha.mezher@difc.ae

Nupur Aswani,
Head – Media, PR & Corporate Communications,
Trescon
media@tresconglobal.com |+91 9555915156

Trescon’s World Data & Analytics Show to propel Singapore businesses forward

The data analytics market in Singapore has been growing rapidly in recent years due to the country’s focus on digital transformation and adoption of technology. In the last two decades, Singapore has established itself as a hub for emerging tech in Southeast Asia, attracting international companies and startups to the city-state.

The government has been actively promoting the development of the data analytics industry, investing in research and development, and providing support to businesses in the form of grants and tax incentives. This has resulted in the growth of a thriving ecosystem of data analytics companies, solution providers, and service providers.

The 5th edition of World Data & Analytics Show, will be held in Singapore on 8th & 9th March 2023. It will bring together leading experts and data analytics leaders from around the world to discuss creating value with data and analytics with a focus on dynamics of business. The show aims to help organizations optimize their data potential and will feature two days of informative sessions with valuable insights, strategies, and frameworks for using data and analytics effectively.

“Whether you are involved in the tip-of-the-spear innovation or play a vital role in helping organizations forge a new world based on artificial intelligence solutions, data analytics, governance and regulatory compliance are key aspects which are vital to sustainable growth and success. The World Data Analytics Show will showcase the multi-dimensional nature of everything about data analytics, not only in terms of technological or operational insights, but also governance and compliance, culture, and ethics,” said Jeffrey Lim, Director, Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC

Commenting on the upcoming World Data & Analytics Show, Hemanth Prabakaran, Executive Director, Head – Data Analytics & Insights, Standard Chartered Bank says, “Very excited to meet all like-minded people who are eagerly looking forward to create the value for this world through use of data.”

Themes in focus at the 5th edition are intended to assist data and analytics leaders in meeting demands and trends that are impacting and reshaping data-informed enterprises, as well as ideas that are igniting data innovation in several industry verticals. The event will also serve as a platform for captivating presentations, product showcases, panel discussions, and tech talks to discuss and explore the most recent challenges and applications of data-powered solutions. Attendees will have a better understanding of how to set up the structure and skills necessary to match with business goals and objectives and to leverage key trends in data and analytics.

“With the advancement in technology, every organization has lots of data. But having lots of data is meaningless, if we don’t derive insights and knowledge from the data to make more informed decisions. The World Data & Analytics Show will give you the opportunity to listen to experts share on how they are using their data to make timely decisions, giving their organization a competitive advantage over their competition,”said Prof. Carol Hargreaves, Director of the Data Analytics Consulting Centre, National University of Singapore.

World Data & Analytics Show will feature keynote speakers from some of the world’s leading companies, including Standard Chartered, Bank of Singapore, DHL, Cigna, and many more.

Lineup of esteemed speakers include:

  • Darian Mcbain, CEO, Ocso Asia
  • Sachin Tonk, Deputy Chief Data Officer, GovTech Singapore
  • Benedict Tan, Group Chief Digital Strategy Officer & Chief Data Officer, Singhealth
  • Bryan Tan, Chief Scientist, Carro
  • Ram Kumar, Chief Data and Analytics Officer, Cigna
  • Chun Li, Board of Director, Lazada
  • Lee Sarkin, Chief Analytics Officer, Munich Re (Group)
  • Hemanth Prabakaran, Executive Director, Head – Data Analytics & Insights, Standard Chartered Bank
  • Judy Nam, Principal Solutions Engineer Director, Dataiku
  • Kirill Petro, Svp – Digital Assets, Crypto and Equities, Dbs
  • Ram Thilak Prem Kumar, Group Head – Data Science And Ai,Inchcape Plc
  • Han Leong Goh, Senior Principal Specialist, Integrated Health Information Systems (Ihis)
  • Michael Andrew, Director of Data Analytics, Zuellig Pharma
  • Dietman Böhmer, Chief Analytics Officer, Tyme
  • Simon Chater, Executive Director, Head of Data Management, Dbs Bank Ltd
  • Carol Hargreaves, Director Of The Data Analytics Consulting Centre,National University Of Singapore
  • Andrea Pisoni, Head of Data – Group Data Office, Ocbc Bank
  • Philip Weiner, Chief Data Officer, Bolttech
  • Steven Sim, Immediate Past President, Isaca Singapore Chapter
  • Ravi Gerald Vishwanath, Global Director: Analytics, AI, Process Automation, Kerry
  • Juliana Chua, Sr. Director, Global Digital Acceleration, Essilor Luxottica
  • Samuel Chu, Head of Data Science & Analytics, Singlife
  • Rajesh Nandakumar, Head of Technology, Asia Westpac Banking Corporation
  • Sujatha-Srinivasan, Head, Data Quality Management, Standard Chartered Gbs
  • Nikolay Novozhilov, Head of Data Science and Advanced Analytics, Bank of Singapore
  • Jeffrey Lim, Director, Joyce A. Tan & Partners LLC
  • Soumyajit Sarcar, Executive Director, Product Lead – Data Management and Information Insights, Nomura
  • Prerit Mishra, Head of Applied Analytics, DHL
  • Dylan Yap, Associate Director, Foundational Data and Analytics MSD
  • Patricia Mulles, Director and Global Head of Partnerships at She Loves Data And Founder, M & O Consulting
  • Bhagyesh Chaubey, APAC & EMEA Head – Data Quality & Stewardship, Personal Banking & Wealth Management, Citibank

“We’re excited to convene experts and leaders from the data and analytics ecosystem to Singapore for World Data & Analytics Show. We look forward to exploring new ideas and discovering innovative solutions that can help advance the data and analytics industry in 2023 and beyond,” said Naveen Bharadwaj, CEO, Trescon.

World Data and Analytics show is sponsored by:

Platinum Sponsor: Dataiku
Gold Sponsor: Denodo
Bronze Sponsors: LexisNexis | SIFT | Ontotext | Aventior | Squirro | Datagaps

About Trescon

Trescon is a global business events and consulting firm that provides a wide range of business services to a diversified client base. Trescon is founded and managed by a group of specialists with more than 8 decades of combined expertise in successfully developing business events, trainings and consulting for corporates, governments, associations and high-net-worth individuals across the world.

With a deep understanding of the realities and requirements of the growth markets we operate in – we strive to deliver innovative and high-quality business platforms for our clients.

For further details about the announcement, please contact:

Nupur Aswani
Head – Media, PR and Corporate Communications, Trescon
+91 9555915156 | media@tresconglobal.com