Monday, 16 October 2023

• 11:00- 11:30
  SAS D[n]A Factory Morning Talks
  Creative Possibilities: Interesting applications of Generative AI for various industries
  Explore the transformative potential of Generative AI across diverse sectors. Starting from revolutionizing design in banking and financial services to optimize production in manufacturing. Discover how this cutting-edge technology can reshaping industries and fostering innovation with SAS applications.
  Dwijendra Dwivedi, Head of AI & IOT, EMEA & AP, SAS

• 12:00 - 12:20
  AI & Advanced Analytics in Health Care
  Joseph Musolino, Director of Public Sector, Customer Advisory, META, SAS

• 13:00 - 13:20
  SAS and Intel | Bring High-Performance AI Everywhere
  An introduction to why performance matters for modern AI workloads and how the SAS-Intel together address the needs across industries, accelerating AI.
  Melina Metzing, EMEA Partner Sales Account Manager, Intel
  Celal Kavuklu, Director, Customer Advisory, Middle East & Africa, SAS

• 14:00 - 14:20
  Empowering Decisions with Data Decision-Based Analytics
  In today's dynamic business landscape, AI and data analytics are driving innovation and efficiency. This session delves into these technologies, offering practical insights for success. Explore the foundations of AI and its real-world applications, empowering you to lead innovation. Learn the crucial role of data analytics in informed decision-making, optimizing business performance. Discover advanced techniques, real case studies, and best practices to unlock the power of actionable data. Join us on a journey to transform your organization into an agile, forward-thinking, and future-ready company. Embrace AI and data analytics to revolutionize your approach to complex challenges.
  Vikas Vishnoi, Head of Pre-Sales, ABG
  Michele Abi Saleh, Head of Customer Advisory and Innovation, ABG

• 15:00 - 15:20
  Timely and Accurate AI Decisions in Banking
  If your AI is not delivering timely and accurate decisions, is there any reason to perform Machine Learning at all?! This discussion will detail how you can achieve both of these aspects in your AI enabled decisions across Risk, Fraud and Customer Experience. It will include real examples of how organizations across the Global Financial Services industry are ensuring trusted, governed and impactful decisions are being made in their enterprises.
  Mikhail Knyazhev, Director, Customer Advisory, SAS Middle East

• 16:00 - 16:20
  Redefine Public Safety with AI and Analytics
  Adnan Kordab, Head – Transformative Technology Solutions Unit (TTS), Emircom

Tuesday, 17 October 2023

• 11:00- 11:30
  SAS D[n]A Factory Morning Talks
  Synthetic Data: What , Why and How? 
  Everything you need to know about synthetic data’s usage in AI use cases. A cross industry view and demonstration of how SAS Viya enables you to take advantage of this new phenomenon in the data landscape.
  Badshah Mukherjee, Principal Business Solutions Manager, SAS

• 12:00 - 12:20
  Public Security powered by advanced Analytics and AI
  Joseph Musolino, Director of Public Sector, Customer Advisory, META, SAS

• 13:00 - 13:20
  Pioneering Born-Digital Excellence in Data, AI, and Industry 4.0 Technologies
  Explore the future of procurement and supply chain management with KoçDigital's expert speakers. Delve into strategies for tackling challenges like establishing a continuous monitoring framework in procurement, navigating complex corporate relationships among multiple suppliers to identify fraud risks, and applying behavioral analysis to transactions involving numerous supplier and buyer entities. KoçDigital will also shed light on their efforts to drive digital transformation in supply chain planning, improving visibility and promoting data-driven decision-making.
  Çağlar Erhan, Head of Solution Management, KocDigital
  Özgür Akarsu, Head of AI & Data Analytics, KocDigital

• 14:00 - 14:20
  Mastering Financial Crime (Fraud/AML) Prevention: A holistic approach
  Explore the profound impact of financial crime on institutions, from monetary loss to reputation damage. We'll delve into major financial crime types, unveil essential controls, and guide you in capitalizing on cutting-edge technology and harnessing advanced analytics for success. Discover how to assess and enhance your financial crime prevention program. Join us for a discussion on mastering financial crime prevention to cultivate operational efficiency, foster customer trust, ensure compliance, and achieve significant cost savings.
  Berthe EL Rahi, Head of Compliance Practice, ABG
  Suneel Kumar, Head of Fraud Management, ABG

• 15:00 - 15:20
  Timely and Accurate AI Decisions in Banking
  If your AI is not delivering timely and accurate decisions, is there any reason to perform Machine Learning at all?! This discussion will detail how you can achieve both of these aspects in your AI enabled decisions across Risk, Fraud and Customer Experience. It will include real examples of how organizations across the Global Financial Services industry are ensuring trusted, governed and impactful decisions are being made in their enterprises.
  Mikhail Knyazhev, Director, Customer Advisory, SAS Middle East

• 16:00 - 15:20
  Innovate and Thrive: Leverage the Power of Intelligent Decisioning with Raqmiyat
  Discover how harnessing the power of intelligent insights can revolutionize strategies, enhance operational efficiencies, and ultimately empower enterprises to not just survive, but thrive in today's dynamic business environment. Join us as we explore the synergies between innovation, intelligent decision-making, and Raqmiyat's commitment to shaping a prosperous digital future.
  Moonis Bin Maqsood, Business Manager – Data & Analytics, Raqmiyat LLC

Wednesday, 18 October 2023

• 11:00- 11:30
  SAS D[n]A Factory Morning Talks
  Edge AI: Responsible operationalization and decisioning at scale in Real time data processing
  The SAS differentiator that provides automation and scale in developing & deploying models in industrial use cases. SAS would share some best practices while implementing responsible decisioning at scale with some use cases and industry examples, guided approach that automates the process of building and deploying real-time analytics projects at scale would be shared.
  Federico Alberto Pozzi, Regional EMEA&AP Leader for AI&IoT at SAS

• 12:00 - 12:20
  Continuous Controls and Due Diligence for Government
  Joseph Musolino, Director of Public Sector, Customer Advisory, META, SAS

• 13:00 - 13:20
  Strengthening Business Resilience through Integrated Risk Management, Privacy, and Third-Party Risk Posture
  An Integrated Risk Management approach that includes the quantification of third-party risks provides organizations with a structured and data-driven method to manage risks associated with external partners, contributing to a more secure and resilient operational environment.
  Mustafa Lotia, Business Partner – Cybersecurity Privacy & Risk Advisory MEA, Inspira Enterprise
  

• 15:00 - 15:20
  Timely and Accurate AI Decisions in Banking
  If your AI is not delivering timely and accurate decisions, is there any reason to perform Machine Learning at all?! This discussion will detail how you can achieve both of these aspects in your AI enabled decisions across Risk, Fraud and Customer Experience. It will include real examples of how organizations across the Global Financial Services industry are ensuring trusted, governed and impactful decisions are being made in their enterprises.
  Mikhail Knyazhev, Director, Customer Advisory, SAS Middle East

• 16:00 - 16:20
  SAS and Intel | Bring High-Performance AI Everywhere
  An introduction to why performance matters for modern AI workloads and how the SAS-Intel together address the needs across industries, accelerating AI.
  Melina Metzing, EMEA Partner Sales Account Manager, Intel
  Celal Kavuklu, Director, Customer Advisory, Middle East & Africa, SAS

• 16:30 - 16:50
  Redefine Public Safety with AI and Analytics 
  Adnan Kordab, Head – Transformative Technology Solutions Unit (TTS), Emircom

Thursday, 19 October 2023

• 11:00- 11:30
  SAS D[n]A Factory Morning Talks
  Composite AI: Value of technology in Audit Intelligence & Case Management
  A comprehensive demonstration of SAS Viya Platform, showcasing the application of NLP & Computer Vision for Audit Intelligence and Case Management.
  Badshah Mukherjee, Principal Business Solutions Manager, SAS

• 12:00 - 12:20
  Enabling AI and Analytical Capabilities in Government
  Joseph Musolino, Director of Public Sector, Customer Advisory, META, SAS

• 13:00 - 13:20
  The Impact of Raqmiyat's Digital Solutions on the Fintech Industry
  Get an insight into how digital solutions are improving customer experiences, streamlining operations, and enhancing security for the Fintech industry.
  Danish Siddiqui, Assistant Vice President – Digital Banking, Raqmiyat LLC

• 14:00 - 14:20
  SAS and Intel | Bring High-Performance AI Everywhere
  An introduction to why performance matters for modern AI workloads and how the SAS-Intel together address the needs across industries, accelerating AI.
  Melina Metzing, EMEA Partner Sales Account Manager, Intel
  Celal Kavuklu, Director, Customer Advisory, Middle East & Africa, SAS
  

• 15:00 - 15:20
  Timely and Accurate AI Decisions in Banking
  If your AI is not delivering timely and accurate decisions, is there any reason to perform Machine Learning at all?! This discussion will detail how you can achieve both of these aspects in your AI enabled decisions across Risk, Fraud and Customer Experience. It will include real examples of how organizations across the Global Financial Services industry are ensuring trusted, governed and impactful decisions are being made in their enterprises.
  Amit Kumar, Principal Business Solutions Manager, SAS

• 16:00 - 16:20
  Pioneering Born-Digital Excellence in Data, AI, and Industry 4.0 Technologies
  Explore the future of procurement and supply chain management with KoçDigital's expert speakers. Delve into strategies for tackling challenges like establishing a continuous monitoring framework in procurement, navigating complex corporate relationships among multiple suppliers to identify fraud risks, and applying behavioral analysis to transactions involving numerous supplier and buyer entities. KoçDigital will also shed light on their efforts to drive digital transformation in supply chain planning, improving visibility and promoting data-driven decision-making.
  Çağlar Erhan, Head of Solution Management, KocDigital
  Özgür Akarsu, Head of AI & Data Analytics, KocDigital

• 16:30 - 16:50
  Let Advanced-Data Science guide your decision-making
  Harness the Power of Data Science using SAS Powered Inspira’s Managed Analytics Services for Industry Verticals such as Banking / Oil and Gas / Government / Smart Cities / Policing / Mining etc. Inspira’s Managed Analytics services supports its customer’s IT and Business teams, to bridge data strategies with business outcomes helping them setup a resilient culture that accelerates change with data-driven critical thinking in all aspects of People, Process and Technology implementations and Operations Management.
  Mausum Hajela, AVP & MEA Practice Lead - Data Analytics and AI, Inspira Enterprise

Friday, 20 October 2023

• 11:00- 11:30
  SAS D[n]A Factory Morning Talks
  Trust: The single currency for Responsible AI
  An exploratory presentation into the importance of trust in your organizations approach to achieve Responsible AI.
  Badshah Mukherjee, Principal Business Solutions Manager, SAS

• 12:00 - 12:20
  Data-Driven Smarter Cities
  Joseph Musolino, Director of Public Sector, Customer Advisory, META, SAS

• 15:00 - 15:20
  Timely and Accurate AI Decisions in Banking
  If your AI is not delivering timely and accurate decisions, is there any reason to perform Machine Learning at all?! This discussion will detail how you can achieve both of these aspects in your AI enabled decisions across Risk, Fraud and Customer Experience. It will include real examples of how organizations across the Global Financial Services industry are ensuring trusted, governed and impactful decisions are being made in their enterprises.
  Amit Kumar, Principal Business Solutions Manager, SAS