Bank ABC Joins Fintech Forward 2024 as an Exhibition Partner
Bank ABC, MENA’s leading international bank, today announced joining Fintech Forward 2024 (FF24) as an exhibition partner. The second edition of the flagship event, which is scheduled to take place on October 2nd and 3rd at Bahrain Exhibition World, will be programmed by Economist Impact and hosted by Bahrain Economic Development Board, with the support of the Central Bank of Bahrain and Bahrain FinTech Bay.
FF24 is part of the 2024 Transformation Agenda series by Economist Impact, bringing together global experts, top institutional leaders, and key stakeholders to discuss the transformative impact of technological and global trends on the financial services sector.
Bank ABC Group CEO, Sael Al Waary said, “Our participation in Fintech Forward 2024 illustrates our commitment to furthering the digital transformation of the financial ecosystem in Bahrain and the region. With Fintech Forward 2024, we hope to continue to accelerate this agenda as we engage with global peers and visionary innovators and share insights to harness the power of technology and create value for our clients and communities.”
The conference agenda includes a panel discussion titled “Generative AI: from concept to proof,” featuring Bank ABC’s Group Chief Innovation Officer, Dr. Yousif Almas, alongside several other industry experts. This session will explore how businesses can effectively leverage artificial intelligence to add value to their businesses. Joshua Roberts, Capital Markets Editor at The Economist, will moderate the panel.
With presence in 15 countries across five continents, Bank ABC has established a leading position in digital transformation over the years. The Bank provides innovative global wholesale banking solutions in both conventional and Islamic finance and provides retail banking services through its network of branches in Jordan, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, and through ila Bank, its digital mobile-only bank, in Bahrain and Jordan.
The Bank established its innovation and digitisation centre, ABC Labs, which is recognised as one of world’s best Financial Labs. It has introduced multiple region-first initiatives including MENA’s first AI-powered, emotionally intelligent digital assistant, and has established Bank ABC AI Programme to further leverage Generative AI. Bank ABC’s digital transformation agenda led to the launch of ila Bank back in 2019, and is driving the transformation of Bank’s Wholesale Banking business.
Fintech Forward has fast established itself as a premier event for innovative leaders to share experiences, collaborate on insights, and build valuable networks. This year’s edition will spotlight Bahrain’s remarkable advancements in digital transformation, its burgeoning fintech sector, and the cultivation of a highly skilled talent pool that fuels the financial services sector’s growth.
More information on Fintech Forward 2024 can be found at https://events.economist.com/fintechforward/.