Karachi, October 10, 2023: The Bank of Future Forum (BOFF) 2023, co-hosted by Systems Limited and Temenos, proved to be a success, drawing an extensive audience of over 500 attendees.
The event, held on October 5, 2023 featured over 25 global speakers who represented a diverse spectrum of banking leaders, decision-makers, regulators, fintech experts, and media representatives.
BOFF 2023 centered around the theme of “Cloud Banking” and offered a comprehensive range of sessions exploring pivotal topics that are shaping the future of the banking industry. These sessions delved into transformative trends like embedded finance, banking as a service (BaaS), customer experience, digital transformation, cloud technologies, and security.
One of the standout features of the event was the immersive demonstrations and the latest technologies presented by international sponsors, including Nevis Security, Red Hat, Salesforce, HID Global, Formpipe, Validata, and Hysab Kytab. Additionally, Systems Limited showcased its groundbreaking solutions and services, such as banking in the Metaverse, customer onboarding, digital wallets, and loan origination.
Asif Peer, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) of Systems Limited, opened the event with a warm welcome to the attendees. He shared valuable insights into the strategic trends in banking and emphasized the enduring partnership between Systems and Temenos, highlighting their shared vision for the future of banking.
William Moroney, Managing Director – Middle East and Africa at Temenos, provided a global perspective on Temenos’ journey as a trusted banking platform provider. He discussed upcoming cloud models and Temenos’ pivotal role in modernizing the global banking industry through its cloud-driven solutions.
A highlight of BOFF 2023 was the engaging fireside chat featuring Muhammad Aurangzeb, CEO and President of Habib Bank Limited (HBL), and Arif Ul Islam, Deputy CEO of Meezan Bank. These industry leaders shared invaluable insights on driving superior customer experiences in banking by emphasizing customer-centricity, operationalizing it effectively, and leveraging technology to deliver consistent and exceptional customer experiences.
The pinnacle of the event was the thought-provoking panel discussion titled “Navigating Cloud Banking: Insights from Leading Industry Experts.” Distinguished Chief Information Officers (CIOs) from prominent banks, including Standard Chartered Bank (SCB), United Bank Limited (UBL), National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), and ASA International, engaged in discussions regarding cloud adoption, technology challenges specific to Pakistan, talent development, and capacity-building.
The Bank of Future Forum 2023 was an unequivocal success, providing attendees with unmatched opportunities for networking and knowledge-sharing. BOFF has solidified its reputation as an event of significant scale, where industry leaders converge to explore the future of banking, foster collaborations, and chart the course for transformative change in the financial sector.
