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About the Summit

A Strategic Convening of Omani Banking Leaders

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

Set at W Muscat, the agenda centred on the strategic and technological levers reshaping Omani 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

Digital Banking AI & Analytics Open 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 ShapingOmani Banking

Ali Nanji in

Ali Nanji

Regional Sales Director, Middle East
Backbase
Dr. Ali Al Shekaili in

Dr. Ali Al Shekaili

AGM – Head of Digital & e-Channels
NBO
Ashish Gupta in

Ashish Gupta

Head – Digital Banking and Acquiring
Bank Dhofar
Azd AlMandhari in

Azd AlMandhari

Head of Innovation, Emerging Tech & Digital Partnerships
Ahli Bank
Barid Neogi in

Barid Neogi

Chief Operating Officer (International Operations)
Emirates NBD
Emrah Baysal in

Emrah Baysal

Head of Enterprise Architecture
BankDhofar
Ferenc Bole in

Ferenc Bole

Head of IT
NBO
Karthik Kapasi in

Karthik Kapasi

Head of Strategy
NBO
Khalid Al Hoqani in

Khalid Al Hoqani

Head of Transformation
Alizz Islamic Bank
Mohamed Al Zaabi in

Mohamed Al Zaabi

Head – Digital Business
Oman Housing Bank
Noora Sultan in

Noora Sultan

AGM – Head of Retail Banking
Ahli Bank
Radu Topliceanu in

Radu Topliceanu

EVP, Head of NEO and Personal Banking
Mashreq UAE
Ramez Amoudi in

Ramez Amoudi

Deputy CEO
Dhofar International Development and Investment Holding
Rashid Al Qubaisi in

Rashid Al Qubaisi

CEO
Mawarid Finance
Saqib Khan in

Saqib Khan

Sales Director
i2c Inc.
Sherif Elmansy in

Sherif Elmansy

Senior Manager, Products and Applications
International Turnkey Systems – ITS
Srinivasan Sampath in

Srinivasan Sampath

Head – GTTO Business Planning & Intelligence
First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB)
Tariq Yahya Moosa AlBakri in

Tariq Yahya Moosa AlBakri

Acting Head of eChannels Sales and Support – Wholesale Banking
Ahli Bank
Venkat Narayanan in

Venkat Narayanan

Founder and CEO
BigTapp Analytics
The Venue

W Muscat

A modern Marriott-portfolio property on Shatti Al Qurum beach, marking one of the newest chapters in Oman's hospitality scene.

Bold contemporary design, sweeping Sea of Oman views, and a setting that mirrors the spirit of Muscat's emerging skyline.

Address
Shatti Al Qurum, Way 2601, Muscat 130, Oman
Area
Shatti Al Qurum (beachfront)
Muscat skyline at night, Mutrah