OPEN Exchange: Reimaging Finance In The Age Of AI

From product innovation to global economic trends, the event is designed to foster meaningful conversations, partnerships, and insights
Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Registration & Breakfast
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:00 AM
Opening Remarks
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Keynote
Host: Zaki Manian

Info: Zaki Manian is Co-Founder of Sommelier Protocol.

A recognized leader in blockchain innovation and decentralized finance, Zaki brings deep expertise at the intersection of financial technology, digital assets, and next-generation banking infrastructure. His insights will provide a unique perspective on how AI and blockchain are reshaping the future of finance.

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Evolution of Financial Products - Startup Minute
Host: Theo Ellis

Info: Theo Ellis, CFA is CEO of Friday Harbor.

As a fintech leader focused on innovation and transformation, Theo brings valuable insights into the trends, technologies, and business models redefining financial products in the digital age.

🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:20 AM
Evolution of Financial Products
Host: Ahmad Azeez
🕑: 11:20 AM - 12:00 PM
Fintech & Financial Services Infrastructure
Host: Rehan Jalil
🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Afternoon Keynote I
Host: Faraz Shafiq
🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM
Afternoon Keynote II
Host: Preeti Somal
🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:40 PM
Treasury, Blockchain & the Global Economy
Host: Bassam Khan
🕑: 02:40 PM - 03:00 PM
Evening Keynote
Host: Safwan Shah
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:10 PM
ESG - Startup Minute
🕑: 03:10 PM - 03:50 PM
Credit Unions & Regionals — Opportunities & Challenges
Host: Sachin Vaidya
🕑: 03:50 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing Remarks