Who is eligible to be a hosted buyer at the World Financial Innovation Series (WFIS)?

A hosted buyer is a key decision-maker or senior executive from leading financial institutions in Ho Chi Minh City who: is actively seeking financial solutions showcased at WFIS, is willing to travel to Hanoi for the event, possesses strong purchasing power, commits to one-on-one meetings with selected solution providers, and agrees to stay for the full duration of the event.

How can someone become a hosted buyer at WFIS?

Selection is at the discretion of the event organizers, who will handpick the top 25 technology and digital leaders from Ho Chi Minh City’s foremost banks and financial institutions.

What criteria influence the selection process for the WFIS hosted buyer program?

Hosted buyers are chosen based on their purchasing authority, allocated budget for vendor procurement, specific solutions they seek, and implementation timelines. The selection focuses on senior executives from Ho Chi Minh City who demonstrate strong purchasing intent for solutions featured at WFIS.

What benefits do hosted buyers receive at WFIS?

Hosted buyers enjoy complimentary flights and 5-star accommodation, full access to the event, exclusive entry to the 'Hosted Buyers Lounge,' insights into key financial services topics, exposure to cutting-edge financial technologies, and the opportunity to engage in one-on-one meetings with preferred solution providers.

What are the responsibilities of a hosted buyer at WFIS?

A hosted buyer must actively participate in networking and solution exploration, commit to at least 10 one-on-one meetings with chosen solution providers, and remain present for the full duration of the event.

Speakers – Top FSI Experts from Kenya

Fidelis

Muia

Director of Technical Services Kenya Bankers Association (KBA)

Mary

Mulili

MD / CEO UBA Kenya Bank

Nelson

Juma

Chief Information Officer I&M Group

Angela

Mwirigi

Director, Digital Financial Services KCB Bank Group

Julius

Orayo

Group CIO Jubilee Insurance

Neeraj

Anand

Head - IT Applications SBM Bank (Kenya) Limited

Kennedy

Yegon

Deputy Director - ICT Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation

Georgina

Odhiambo

CIO Retail Banking NCBA Group

Hartnell

Ndungi

Chief Data Officer Absa Bank Kenya

Philip

Galego

Head of Business Intelligence and Analytics Equity Bank Limited

Jonah

Kuria

Chief Data Officer Diamond Trust Bank

Titus

Sum

Head, CFCR Governance Kenya & EA Standard Chartered Bank Kenya Limited

Gabriel

Ayeni

Head, Advanced Analytics I&M Bank

Paul

Kioi

Head, Technology & Transformation ICEA LION GROUP

Steven

Omamo

Head of Digital Banking Absa Bank Kenya

Diane

Korir

Director, Customer Experience Brand & Marketing Britam Holdings

Makabelo

Malumane

Head, Transaction Banking Standard Chartered Kenya

JANET

DALI

Head Partnerships, Ecosystems And
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Julianna

Daudi

Head, Digital & Transactional Banking Sidian Bank

Christine

Njagi

Head, Customer Experience Gulf African Bank

Judith

Bogonko

Chief Commercial Officer Fingo Africa

Sheba

Mramba

Head of Customer Experience Access Bank Kenya

Phidelis

Mwarenge

Manager Customer Experience & Contact Centre DIB Bank Kenya

Naima

Mwawasi

Regional Head Customer Experience ESA United Bank for Africa (UBA)

Michelle Rita

Mwango

Head of Insurance Milhan Access Capital Limited

Gituku

Kirika

Chief Executive Officer PesaLink

DEVAN

MANMOANDAS

Chief Financial Officer Moza Banco, S.A.

Muken

Ladva

AML Strategy Lead, EMEA NICE Actimize

Andrei

Buzgan

CEO Qoobiss

Mohamed

Alogail

Subject Matter Expert Fimple

Ahmed

ElSonbaty

CEO & Founder Data Gear

Pankaj

Kathuria

Chief Commercial Officer Perfios Software Solutions

Rahul

Chaturvedi

Business Head – Digital Banking Solutions Perfios Software Solutions

Edward

Kiarie

Solutions Architect Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Edgar

Tiltmann

Business Development Manager – Financial Crime Compliance LexisNexis Risk Solutions

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