• VenueManama, Bahrain
  • Date 10th June 2025

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A Premier Banking Summit

Connected Banking
Bahrain

Join us at the 22nd Edition Connected Banking Summit - Innovation and Excellence Awards 2025; Manama, Bahrain, themed "Navigating the Future of Finance: Innovation, Sustainability, and Security." This premier event serves as a nexus for leading minds in the banking, finance, insurance, technology, and fintech sectors to explore transformative technologies and forward-thinking strategies. As Bahrain continues to stand as a pivotal financial hub in the Middle East, this summit offers a critical platform for dissecting the dynamics of digital finance, understanding regulatory landscapes, and unveiling cutting-edge innovations in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainable finance. Engage with thought leaders and pioneers who are sculpting the future of banking and finance on a global scale.
22nd Edition of the Connected Banking Series
10th June Manama
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22nd Edition of the Premier Banking Summit

Connected Banking is a not to be missed opportunity for experts, business people, and practitioners form the BFSI fraternity to discuss practical and cost-effective solutions to developing digital banking solutions.

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Whats in Store for you at Connected Banking?

Connected Banking is the premier event for industry professionals seeking to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of finance. This year's conference is focused on exploring the latest trends, strategies, and technologies driving the banking industry forward. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with leading experts, gain practical insights, and network with peers to exchange ideas and best practices.

From regulatory changes to digital transformation, the Banking Conference will provide the knowledge, tools, and inspiration needed to navigate today's complex financial landscape with confidence.

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Expert Insights

Gain firsthand knowledge from industry leaders on navigating challenges and seizing opportunities in the evolving financial landscape.

Strategic Networking

Connect with C-suite executives, innovators, and thought leaders to forge valuable relationships and collaborations.

Innovative Solutions

Encounter the latest technological advancements and services that could revolutionize your operational and strategic capabilities.

Future Trends

Stay ahead of the curve with insights into the next generation of banking technology and financial services innovations.

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Our Esteemed Speakers

Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Dr. Yeshurun Alemayehu Adde

Dr. Yeshurun Alemayehu Adde

State Minister, ICT and Digital Economy Sector, Ministry of Innovation & Technology
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Tilahun Esmael Kassahun

Tilahun Esmael Kassahun

Chief Executive Officer, Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX)
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Clayton Hayward

Clayton Hayward

CEO, EFT Corporation
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Dr. Andualem Hailu

Dr. Andualem Hailu

Deputy CEO - Strategy & Technology, Hibret Bank S.C.
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Amare Herpie

Amare Herpie

Vice President, Chief Information Officer, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Babeksingh Khalsa

Babeksingh Khalsa

Vice President Sales - Africa, Mobifin
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Endalish Woldemichael

Endalish Woldemichael

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Amhara Bank
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Temesgen Busha

Temesgen Busha

Chief Transformation Officer, Awash Bank
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Fikru Woldetensie Aschalew

Fikru Woldetensie Aschalew

Chief Strategy Officer, Ahadu Bank
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Amir Yazdanpanah

Amir Yazdanpanah

Chief Business Development Officer, Mobifin
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Abdella Adem

Abdella Adem

Chief Interest Free Banking, Awash Bank
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Martin Kimani

Martin Kimani

Associate Director, KPMG East Africa
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Mengistu Gemechu Worku

Mengistu Gemechu Worku

Director, Corporate Strategy Management & Transformation, Cooperative Bank of Oromia
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Endashaw Tesfaye

Endashaw Tesfaye

Digital Financial Services Expert, United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF)
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Saminas Seyfu

Saminas Seyfu

Director, Stakeholders Engagement, National ID Program
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Moses Munguti

Moses Munguti

Lead Technical Expert East Africa, Kaspersky
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Roy Kimathi

Roy Kimathi

Technical Consultant, OpenText (Africa, Middle East & GCC)
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Nohaila Ibn Elfarouk

Nohaila Ibn Elfarouk

Regional Sales Executive, Backbase
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Belay Gezahegn

Belay Gezahegn

Director, Strategy and Innovation Dept, Enat Bank
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Moses Kipchirchir

Moses Kipchirchir

Associate Director, Technology Risk, KPMG East Africa
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Temesgen Taye Lamesa

Temesgen Taye Lamesa

Director, IS Security Management, Cooperative Bank of Oromia S.C.
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Mengistu Endalamaw

Mengistu Endalamaw

Director, Digital Banking, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Naresh Bhanotra

Naresh Bhanotra

Head (Solution Consulting), Middle East & Africa, Infosys Finacle
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Mekdes Bekele

Mekdes Bekele

Director, Digital Banking, Global Bank Ethiopia
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Seyoum Damtew Metaferia

Seyoum Damtew Metaferia

Director, Information System Security, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Connected Banking 2025 Speaker Yonas Lemma

Yonas Lemma

Director, IT Risk & Cyber Security Departments, Hibret Bank

Series Speakers

Timothy Were

Deputy Director, Minsitry of ICT & Digital Economy

Cyrus Kamau

Deputy Director and Chief Analyst, Infrastructure and ICT, National Commission for Science, Technology and Innovation (NACOSTI)

Stanley Kamanguya

CEO, ICT Authority

Mary Mulili

Executive Director, UBA Bank Kenya

Morris Maina

CEO, TransUnion Kenya

Samuel Addae Minta

Country Managing Director Access Bank (Kenya) PLC, Regional Managing Director East Africa Access Bank

Makabelo Malumane

Managing Director, Head of Transaction Banking, Kenya and East Africa, Standard Chartered Bank

Sumayya Hassan

CEO, Takaful Insurance of Africa

Joshua Odongo

CEO, Tusenti Limited

David Mukaru

Chief Executive Officer, Caritas Microfinance Bank

Kuldip Paliwal

Managing Director & CEO, First Alliance Bank Zambia

Michael Michie

CTO, Solv Kenya

Raphael Lekolool

Managing Director, Post Bank Kenya

Samuel Njuguna

Co-Founder, Chumz

Hartnell Ndungi

Chief Data Officer, ABSA Africa

Desmond Takawira

Chief Technology Officer, Steward Bank

Julius Orayo

Group Chief Information Officer, Jubilee Insurance

Amrit Gayan

Chief Operating Officer, SBM Bank Kenya

Chresta C. Kaluba

Chief Risk Officer, Atlas Mara Zambia

Obinna Ukwaini

Chief Digital Officer, Bank of Kigali

John Frank Githiaka

Founder & COO, Benkiko DAO

Olanma John-Agbaje

Country Operations Officer, Access Bank Rwanda Plc

George Njuguna

CIO, Safaricom PLC

Martin M. Omido

Head of ICT (CIO), Consolidated Bank Of Kenya Limited

Sahil Arya

CIO & Head of Banking Technology and Digital Transformation, Gulf African Bank

Faheem Ali

Chief Technology Officer, Elite Digital Solutions

Henry Mwiki

Chief Information Security Officer, Diamond Trust Bank

Thomas Gachie

CEO, TEK SSS Financial & Management Consultants

Carol Koech

Strategy Director, Sustainability & Thought Leadership – Schneider Electric International Operations

Moses Ndirangu

Director – Corporate Banking, Equity Bank (Kenya) Ltd

George Njuguna

CIO, Safaricom PLC

Sandeep Mohapatra

Director - Digital Transformation & Technology, Absa Group Mauritius

Shaun Edmeston

Director of Customer Experience, Absa Group Mauritius

Angela Mwirigi

Director, Digital Financial Services, KCB Bank Group

Michael Mbuthia

East Africa Regional Director, Africa Nenda

Phyllis Migwi

Country Manager, Microsoft East Africa

Olu Meyanbe

Regional Head, Strategic Business Analytics, Africa & Middle East, Standard Chartered Bank Kenya

Karanja Gichiri

Vice President Banking, Capital Markets and Advisory, Citi

Moses Munguti

Lead Technical Expert East Africa, Kaspersky

Philip Galego

General Manager - Business Intelligence and Analytics, Equity Bank

Matilda Kobia

Group Head, eFX Solutions and E-commerce Sales, Treasury, Equity Bank Ltd

Charles Kinyanjui

Head New Ventures & Fintech Development, National Bank Of Kenya

Kenneth Ringera

Account Lead, Microsoft East Africa

Janet Dali

Head of Partnerships, Diamond Trust Bank

Winnie Kaaka

Head of Products & Channels, Access Bank PLC

Monicah Mugure Ndung'u

Head, Payments, RPC & Remittances, Ecobank Kenya Limited

John Mchaki

Head of Technology Services, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated

Wole Odeleye

Technology Lead, Financial Services Industry

Vishal Nema

Lead (Product Marketing), Freshworks

Asha Kamenge

Head of Product Innovation, Gulf African Bank

Winston Vimalraj

Territory Sales Lead (Africa), Freshworks

John Njoroge

Digital Banking Lead, Guardian Bank

Anna Njoki Amasinde

Head of Business Banking, HFC Kenya

Winnifred Syowai Onyancha

Corporate Relationship Public Sector & Transaction Banking Expert, KCB Bank Group

Nyambura Ndung’u

Head, Customer Experience, SBM Bank (Kenya) Ltd.

Angela Mandi

Executive, Head East Africa Corporate and Investment Banking Credit, Stanbic Bank

Victor Odada

Head, Digital Banking & E-commerce, Stanbic

Konstantin Tsanis

FinTech Expert

Isaiah Opiyo

Product Manager, TransUnion Kenya

Dr. Henry Clarke Kisembo, PhD

Global Chief Managing Partner, Development Associates Link International (DALI)

Adons Aryong

AG. Head Data Analytics, Financial Modelling Analyst, DFCU Bank

Everline Wangu Kamau

Territory Manager at VMware by Broadcom

Bamidele Olalekan Oseni

Managing Partner, Caleb Consulting Uganda Ltd
Key Focus

Connected Banking Bahrain Will Focus On

  • 1st Day
    25 Jan 2022
  • 2nd Day
    26 Jan 2022
  • 3rd Day
    27 Jan 2022
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Digital Transformation and AI Deployment

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Integration of Sustainable Finance and ESG Initiatives

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Latest Advances in Payment Technologies and Cybersecurity

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Emerging Trends in Regulatory Technologies and Compliance

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Enhancements in Open Banking and Customer-Centric Solutions

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