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About the Summit

A Convening of Middle East Banking Leaders

The banking landscape in the Middle East is being realigned, driven by the digital arrowhead. Technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and microservices are at the forefront of innovation in the financial services sector.

The Cedar-IBSi Summit on NextGen Banking & Technology explored this convergence, with perspectives drawn from industry experts, banking leaders, and technology players on topics spanning Innovation, Digital Adoption, and Enhanced Customer Experience.

Who Attended

Built for Senior Decision Makers

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Peer-Level Conversations

Curated room of approximately 60 senior banking executives — no panels-to-empty-seats. Every discussion is at the level you operate at.

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Sharp, Strategic Agenda

Four hours, four high-signal sessions. Built around the questions UK CEOs are actually asking their boards in 2026.

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Cross-Sector Perspectives

Hear directly from challenger bank founders, hyperscaler banking leads, technology platforms, and seasoned advisors in one room.

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Curated & In-Person

A focused, in-person convening designed for senior decision-makers — real conversations, not panels to empty seats.

Discussed Themes

What We Covered

NextGen Banking Digital Adoption Artificial Intelligence Cloud Computing Microservices Customer Experience
Event Partners

The Names Behind Every Summit

From core banking technology to venture capital, dozens of partners stand behind every Cedar-IBSi summit. Explore the full ecosystem supporting the stage.

Meet Our Partners
Featured Speakers

Voices Shaping Omani Banking

Tariq Atiq

Tariq Atiq

Head of Retail & Digital Banking
National Bank of Oman
Bhanu Narendrakumar

Bhanu Narendrakumar

Head of Transformation, Core Platforms
Emirates NBD
Salman Kabani

Salman Kabani

Sr. Head of Market Risk, Operational Risk & Strategy
Bank Nizwa
Rajashekara V Maiya

Rajashekara V Maiya

VP & Global Head of Business Consulting
Infosys Finacle
Mujahid Al Zadjaly

Mujahid Al Zadjaly

General Manager - IT & Operations
Bank Nizwa
Khalid Al Hoqani

Khalid Al Hoqani

Head of IT
Alizz Islamic Bank
Hassan Al Lawati

Hassan Al Lawati

AGM - Head of SME & Special Assets Department
AhliBank SAOG
Rizwan Shaikh

Rizwan Shaikh

Director Sales
Expleo
Vishal Govil

Vishal Govil

Head of Technology Strategy & MIS
Bank Muscat
Sulaiman Al Ofi

Sulaiman Al Ofi

Head of Customer Experience
Bank Dhofar
Nadim Madi

Nadim Madi

Director - Solution Consulting
Oracle Financial Services
Srirang Srikantha

Srirang Srikantha

CEO & Co-Founder
Yethi Technologies
Rajesh Mirjankar

Rajesh Mirjankar

MD & CEO
Kiya.ai