10 September 2026
11:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Hall 102, JWCC, MumbaiAI has moved beyond the innovation lab. Across the banking industry, significant investments have been made in intelligent automation, generative AI, and autonomous decision-making, which have redefined customer experiences, operations, and growth. Yet, as the initial excitement gives way to enterprise adoption, a fundamental question has emerged: Where has AI created lasting business value?
As companies seek measurable returns and regulators demand greater oversight, banking leaders are navigating an increasingly complex landscape — one where ambition must be matched by accountability. The challenge is no longer about AI adoption, but about making the right long-term bets, separating genuine transformation from market hype, and sustaining conviction through investment cycles where value may take years to materialise.
This exclusive closed-door roundtable will bring together banking leaders to exchange candid perspectives on the realities of AI-led transformation. Together, they will explore how institutions can measure success beyond pilots, govern AI responsibly, align innovation with financial discipline, and build autonomous banking capabilities that deliver measurable outcomes, enduring trust, and sustainable competitive advantage.
Registration
Welcome Note by GFF
Opening Remarks and Context Setting by Business Next
Roundtable Discussion
Thank You Note
Lunch
The themes shaping the conversation.
Where has AI genuinely transformed banking, and where has promise outpaced performance?
Demonstrating measurable business value from enterprise AI investments.
Sustaining enterprise confidence through multi-year transformation and uncertain payback cycles.
Building trusted, resilient AI frameworks that balance innovation with accountability.
Evaluating vendor promises against enterprise-scale outcomes and operational impact.
Investing in autonomous banking while maintaining financial discipline and strategic focus.
What leadership, operating models, and success metrics will shape the next era of banking?
Mr. Anil Kuril
Chief General Manager - CISO & Head of DPO
Union Bank of India
Dr. Arijit Ghosh
Chief Data and Analytics Officer
Bandhan Bank
Mr. Ashok Jasani
Head - Product & Strategic Initatives
Motilal Oswal Home Finance
Mr. Binit Jha
Chief Data, AI and Analytics Officer
IDBI Bank
Mr. Giridhar Amerla
Head - AI, Payments & Innovation
Jana Small Finance Bank
Mr. Goutam Datta
Chief Information & Digital officer
Bajaj Life Insurance
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Mr. Hitesh Sahijwaala
Chief Business Officer: Head APAC & MEA
BUSINESSNEXT
Mr. Indraneel Ajitkumar Pandit
Chief Digital Officer
Federal Bank
Ms. Jijy Oommen
CTO
Aavaas Financiers
Mr. KV Dipu
Senior President - Head Operations and CX
Bajaj General Insurance
Mr. Mangesh Mahale
Chief Technology Officer
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
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Mr. Nishant Singh
CEO and Founder
BUSINESSNEXT
Mr. Pankaj Sharma
Head - Business Transformation
Indusind Bank
Mr. Pankaj Kumar Pandey
Chief Information Officer
SBI General Insurance Co.
Mr. Rajapur Subbaramaiah Ramesh
Head - Business Transformation, Process Governance & Customer Experience
SBI General
Mr. Rajeev Srivastava
Chief General Manager
State Bank of India
Mr. Rajesh Srivastava
Head - Liability Operations & Contact Centre
Bandhan Bank
Mr. Rajnish Madhukar
Chief Operating Officer
SBI Life Insurance Co.
Mr. Satyendra Singh
Chief General Manager & Chief Information Officer
Bank of India
Mr. Srikanth Ramasubramanian
Group Head - Enterprise AI Group
Axis Bank
Mr. Suresh S
CIO
Muthoot Finance
Mr. Varun Guliani
CIO
Grihum Housing Finance
BUSINESSNEXT is a leading provider of composable banking and financial services technology, empowering institutions to build personalised, AI-driven, and future-ready customer experiences. With a focus on agility, innovation, and scalability, BUSINESSNEXT enables financial organisations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
This is a closed-door, invitation-led roundtable. Express your interest to be part of the discussion on building accountable, autonomous banking at Global Fintech Fest 2026.
