Agenda 2025
09:30 to 09:50 | Speaker Session
Financial Services in the Privacy-First World: The DPDPA Blueprint
- Understanding compliance requirements of DPDP Act and impact of non-compliance.
- The evolving role of Chief Privacy Officers (CPOs) and Data Protection Officers (DPOs) in the BFSI sector.
- Insights into data localization, consent management, and data breach reporting.
- Best practices for integrating privacy-by-design into product development lifecycles.
Shashank Shekhar
Co-founder and Head of Consulting
The Digital Fifth
09:50 to 10:30 | Panel
Adapt, Evolve, Protect: Is Your Compliance Strategy Ready for the Next-Gen RegTech Revolution?
- Are traditional compliance frameworks flexible enough to adapt, or is a complete overhaul necessary?
- How can institutions balance speed and accuracy in detecting financial crime with RegTech?
- How can financial institutions train their teams to integrate AI seamlessly into compliance processes
Vidya Sambasivam
Chief Information Officer
Dvara KGFS
G T Venkateshwar Rao
Managing Director
Posidex Technologies
Anil Tembhe
CGM IT Infra
State Bank of India
Jignesh Vora
Chief Digital Officer
Muthoot Finance
Shashank Shekhar
Co-founder and Head of Consulting
The Digital Fifth
Moderator
10:30 to 10:50 | Speaker Session
Digital Data Protection: How can Enterprises collaborate securely and privately
Sandeep Agarwal
Security Specialist
Google Cloud, India
10:50 to 11:30 | Panel
From Silos to Synergy: ULI Building the Future of Seamless Digital Lending
- Understanding ULI's role in streamlining India's lending process by connecting borrowers with multiple lenders on a single platform.
- Employing ULI's centralized data access to enhance credit appraisal accuracy and reduce processing times.
- Fostering partnerships among financial institutions, technology providers, and regulators to create a cohesive digital lending environment.
- Exploring the potential of ULI to revolutionize credit access, promoting financial inclusion and economic growth in India.
Jayakrishnan Rajagopalan
Enterprise Architect & Customer Solutions Advisor - Digital Data AI
Kyndryl
Ashish Goyal
Co-Founder and Whole-Time Director
Fibe
Ramesh Narayanaswamy
Chief Technology Officer
Aditya Birla Capital
Priyam Alok
Deputy Managing Director
Saraswat Bank
Parijat Garg
Digital Lending Expert
Moderator
11:30 to 11:50 | FireSide Chat
Venture Capitalists’ Increased Focus on AI and Automation
Tej Kapoor
Partner
ICICI Venture
Vaibhav Tambe
Co-Founder & CEO
TransBnk
11:50 to 12:30 | Panel
Unsecured Credit: Expanding Access, Managing Excess Credit, and Ensuring Regulatory Compliance
- Expanding Access to Unsecured Credit using data-driven models to serve underserved and thin-file customers.
- Implementing robust credit evaluation frameworks to manage the risks of excess credit.
- Harnessing AI to enhance fraud detection, credit scoring, and operational efficiency.
SatyaNarayana Pathuri
Chief Executive Officer
Margadarsi Chit Fund Private Limited
Amit Pathak
Business Head, Personal Loans and Consumer Finance Business
Kotak Bank
Sonal Kapoor
Chief Commercial Officer
Prodigy Finance
Ramkumar Gunasekaran
Director and Head of Sales
CRIF High Mark
Hari Velayudan
Co-Founder
OneCard
Sridhar Narayan
Chief Business Officer
Perfios
Moderator
12:30 to 12:50 | Speaker Session
Building with BaaS - Scaling through strategic partnerships and technology
Abhijit Singh
Group Head - Banking as a Service(BaaS), International Banking and Digital Ecosystem Banking
HDFC Bank
Srijan Nagar
Co-Founder
FinBox
12:50 to 13:30 | Panel
Plastic to Codes: Redefining Credit Cards in the Age of Seamless Payments
- Examining the evolution of consumer spending behaviors in response to digital-first payment methodologies.
- Empowering customers with the flexibility to select their preferred payment networks.
- Assessing the role and future of traditional plastic cards in the face of new payment technologies.
- The transition from physical to virtual cards in modern payment systems.
- Reconsidering the significance of POS systems in an era where card usage is diminishing.
Vibhav Hathi
Co-Founder
OneCard
Ritesh Lamichhane
Chief- Digital Innovation & Transformation
Global IME Bank Limited
Saurabh Puri
Chief Business Officer - Credit Cards and Lending Products
Zaggle
Abhishek Kothari
Founder | Chief Executive Officer
Fab Money
Moderator
13:30 to 13:50 | Speaker Session
The Leadership Playbook - Transforming Talent and Technology for Bharat’s Fintech Future
- Bringing Digital into Leadership mindset at board / management level
- Fostering a culture of adaptability, innovation and collaboration
- Aligning business model to Regulatory Compliance, without stifling new age business practices
- Up-skilling teams to thrive in a digital-first ecosystem.
- Leveraging emerging technologies to enhance efficiency and customer engagement
Venkattesh R
BFSI Industry Expert
13:50 to 14:30 | Panel
AI-Powered Collections: Transforming Debt Recovery with Intelligence, Empathy, and Precision
- Utilizing AI to analyze repayment patterns and predict customer behavior for targeted collections.
- Streamlining repetitive tasks like payment reminders and follow-ups through AI chatbots and automation.
- Ensuring adherence to regulatory frameworks while adopting AI-driven debt recovery solutions.
- Leveraging real-time analytics to optimize resource allocation and prioritize high-impact recovery efforts.
Manish Thakkar
Chief Operating Officer
Avanti Finance
Hema Ganapathy
Chief Operating Officer
Sundaram Home Finance
Devarsh Mapuskar
Senior Vice President - Spocto X
Yubi
Manish Kumar Gupta
Chief Executive - Urban Unsecured Business
L&T Finance
Moderator
14:30 to 14:50 | Speaker Session
From One-Size-Fits-All to Tailored Lending Solutions: MSME Segmentation That Works
- Recognizing the unique needs and challenges of various MSME segments for customized solutions.
- Designing sector-specific loan products, such as working capital loans, supply chain finance, and term loans.
- Using alternative data like transaction history and GST records for a holistic risk evaluation.
- Employing digital platforms to deliver scalable, efficient, and cost-effective lending solutions.
- Partnering with banks, fintechs, and NBFCs to create a seamless credit delivery framework for MSMEs.
Shashank Shekhar
Co-founder and Head of Consulting
The Digital Fifth
14:50 to 15:10 | Speaker Session
ONDC Meets FinTech: A New Era for Commerce, Credit, and Insurance in India
- Empowering Banks and Fintechs in a Dynamic Landscape.
- Strategic Adaptations: Exploring Innovative Business Models and Collaborations Amidst the ONDC Framework.
- Opportunities Unveiled by ONDC for Banks and Fintech Players.
- Shaping Tomorrow's e-Commerce.
Hrushikesh Mehta
Senior Vice President - Financial Services
ONDC
15:10 to 15:30 | FireSide Chat
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15:30 to 16:10 | Panel
Agentic Models & Data-Driven APIs: The Blueprint for Scalable, Resilient Financial Services
Saurabh Pandit
Sr. Director , Customer Partnership
SID Global Solutions
Sammeer Saurabbh
Senior Advisor
SIDGS BFSI Practice
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16:10 to 16:30 | Speaker Session
Deep Tier Financing: Bridging the Liquidity Gap for Supply Chain Resilience
- Enabling financing solutions for suppliers and distributors in deeper supply chain levels.
- Ensuring uninterrupted operations by providing seamless working capital support across the supply chain.
- Connecting manufacturers, suppliers, and financiers through digital platforms for transparent financing.
- Building sustainable, scalable, and technology-enabled models to ensure long-term supply chain health.
Anup Agarwal
Co-Founder & CEO
Mintifi
16:30 to 17:10 | Panel
Revolutionizing Supply Chain Finance: Unlocking Growth with Digital Platforms and Embedded Solutions
- Exploring the role of digital transformation in enhancing supply chain finance, especially for local businesses.
- Innovative digital solutions that can support local businesses in managing their supply chains more effectively.
- Understanding regulatory changes and their impact on the future of supply chain finance.
Sanjiv Bhatia
President & Head - New Economy Group, Financial Sponsors & Multinationals Coverage
Axis Bank
Shashank Shekhar
Co-founder and Head of Consulting
The Digital Fifth
Ram Iyer
Founder and CEO
Vayana
Gaurav Goel
National Head - Start Up/ Fintech & New Economy Business
Yes Bank
