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About the Summit

A Strategic Convening of Kuwait Banking Leaders

The Cedar-IBSi Kuwait Summit brings together CEOs, CXOs, and senior leaders from Kuwait's banking sector.

Set at Jumeirah Messilah Beach Kuwait, the agenda centred on digital banking and AI strategy in Kuwait banking.

Who Attended

Built for Senior Decision Makers

01

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.

02

Sharp, Strategic Agenda

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

03

Cross-Sector Perspectives

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

04

The Shard, Level 31

Convene at one of London's most recognisable addresses — a setting matched to the seniority of the conversation.

Discussed Themes

What We Covered

AI Strategy Digital Banking Islamic Finance Risk Management Core Modernisation Payments Regulatory Outlook Customer Experience
Our Partners
Backbase
Finastra
Infosys
Intellect
Kiya
Newgen
Thought Machine
TCS BaNCS
Sopra Banking
Engine by Starling
Backbase
Finastra
Infosys
Intellect
Kiya
Newgen
Thought Machine
TCS BaNCS
Sopra Banking
Engine by Starling
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 ShapingKuwait Banking

Bassam Antoun Lteif in

Bassam Antoun Lteif

Head of Transaction Banking
Boubyan Bank
Biju Suresh Babu in

Biju Suresh Babu

Managing Director, Banking & Financial Services
Fiorano
Cem Soydemir in

Cem Soydemir

Head of Payments GTM
Swift
Deepa Santhanam in

Deepa Santhanam

Senior Vice President, Digital Transaction Banking
Intellect Design Arena
Fahad Almenayes in

Fahad Almenayes

Chief Operations Officer
International Turnkey Systems
Farida Anany in

Farida Anany

Executive Manager Emerging Technologies
Warba Bank
Marwa M. Ahlat

Marwa M. Ahlat

Director Operations
Kamco Invest
Salman Olayan in

Salman Olayan

SVP – Strategic Planning
Markaz
Sanket Mokashi in

Sanket Mokashi

Deputy General Manager – Finance Group
Burgan Bank
Shahzad Anjum in

Shahzad Anjum

Chief Information Officer
Gulf Bank
The Venue

Jumeirah Messilah, Kuwait

A beachfront landmark on Kuwait's southern coast — Salwa's Messilah Beach — with private sands, expansive grounds and the largest spa in the country.

Removed from the city centre yet within a short drive, the setting offers privacy and a different rhythm for high-level convenings.

Address
Sea Side, Al-Taawon Street, Messilah, Salwa, Kuwait
Area
Messilah, Salwa (beachfront)
Kuwait Towers and coast