8th Annual Product Development Excellence in Banking MENA Summit - Online


The topic of products in the banking sector has always been relevant and it is gaining momentum every year. Banking specialists create the latest products for the convenience of customers, which is why it is interesting to learn how they do it and what difficulties arise along the way, for example: “How can we test a product full of data before it comes to us?” or “Which troubles are brewing with the open banking business model battle?” Our high-skilled professionals from the top MENA banks will provide you with the right answers.

The 8th Annual Product Development Excellence in Banking MENA Summit has been designed to cover all the hottest topics of the banking product sector 2022-2023. Banking sector and fintechs, open banking environment vision in MENA region, unique tech upgrades of 2023, hot product development trends 2022 – 2024, addressing new and emerging challenges in banking regulatory outlook, and many others. At our product development business event you’ll get new insights, and acquire important relevant knowledge from the leading bank experts.

This insightful congress is full of valuable ideas and enlightenment thoughts from the C-level speakers, who have come a long way in achieving recognition & success. Join us and benefit from great opportunities, such as learning from the best, establishing important business contacts, getting inspiration and communicating with experienced leaders.

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Key speakers

Ahmed <b>AL SHIMI</b>

Ahmed AL SHIMI

Head of Products, Channels and Business Development
Ihab <b>DORRA</b>

Ihab DORRA

Chief Consumer Banking&Digital Payments Officer
Bharat <b>SUBRAMANIAN</b>

Bharat SUBRAMANIAN

Vice President, Product Head - Retail Liabilities
Sadık <b>BAŞ</b>

Sadık BAŞ

Head of Retail Banking Segment Management
Archana <b>NADKARNI</b>

Archana NADKARNI

VP Digital Product Lead for KYC and Website
Halil <b>OZCAN</b>

Halil OZCAN

Executive Vice President


Key topics

  • Digital Revolution: Hot Product Development Trends 2022 – 2024
  • The “King” of Customer Experience: How does MENA region cope with key authentication journey problems between banks?
  • Predictions for 2023: Huge Liaison between banking sector and fintechs
  • Post-COVID-19 world: How to rationalize your budgets for immediate survival technologies when you shift to remote work?
  • Minimum Viable Product (MVP): How to add functionalities to give the investor or a consumer a clear portrait of the product?
  • Biometric identification, blockchain and verification: Smart and Safe Onboarding
  • Unique Tech Upgrades of 2023: Mobile Banking Trends
  • Stablecoins & Decentralized finance: Model of the regulatory perimeter



Who Should Attend

Members of board, C-level, Senior/Global Vice Presidents, Directors, Heads of departments from the banking industry involved in:

  • Product Development
  • Product Management
  • Product Implementation
  • Cash Management
  • Cards Product
  • Credit Product
  • Customer Analytics
  • Wholesale Banking
  • Consumer Banking
  • Private Banking
  • Liability Products
  • Wealth Management
  • Investment Products
  • Products Innovations
  • Trade Products
  • Islamic Products
  • Retail Banking
  • E-Channels
  • Online Services
  • FinTech
  • Alternative Distribution
  • Channels
  • Internet and Mobile Banking
  • Digital Transformations
  • Business Development