Featured speakers
Hosted by
Karin Keller-Sutter
Federal Councillor & Head of the Federal Department of Finance, Switzerland
Kenneth Gay
Chief FinTech Officer
Monetary Authority of Singapore
Kenneth heads the FinTech and Innovation Group at the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). The Group is responsible for development strategies for technology and innovation, to strengthen competitiveness, manage risks and enhance the efficiency of the financial sector.
Kenneth’s recent prior experience focused on digital transformation, enterprise GenAI and data governance. He previously headed the Enterprise Knowledge Department at MAS. Besides formulating data and knowledge strategies and governance policies, the department also pursues data transformation by architecting and developing platforms and applications that improve outcomes for financial supervision, central banking and other use cases.
Kenneth also has experience in regulatory policy, having previously headed MAS’ Prudential Policy Department. The department develops capital and liquidity standards, including MAS’ approach on the implementation of Basel III as well as contributions to international policy forums. Prior to this, Kenneth headed the international financial relations and financial stability surveillance functions in MAS, and served in MAS’ reserves management and enforcement functions.
Kenneth holds a BA in Economics and MA in International Relations from the University of Chicago. He enjoys experimenting with technology at work, and as a pastime.
Speaking at
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11:05–11:55amTue 23 JunForum StageKongresssaal, Level 1Open
Roadmap for AI and Quantum
The Governance of Agentic AI and Frontier Models in Financial Services
Forum StageKongresssaal, Level 1Open
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Brando Benifei [Speaking Virtually]MemberEuropean Parliament
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Prof. Dr. Fritzi Köhler-GeibMember of the Executive BoardDeutsche Bundesbank
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Ian PhoenixDirector of Digital & IntelligenceFinancial Conduct Authority
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Kenneth GayChief FinTech OfficerMonetary Authority of Singapore
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Ryosuke UshidaDirector for International Policy, International Affairs OfficeFinancial Services Agency of Japan (JFSA)
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Tommaso Mancini-GriffoliHead of the Innovation HubBank for International Settlements
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Joasia E. PopowiczAssociate EditorCentral Banking PublicationsModerator
About this session
Even as AI becomes increasingly systemic in financial services, the development of autonomous agents and frontier models with unprecedented capabilities are posing new challenges to existing AI governance frameworks, which remain a work-in-progress across jurisdictions around the world.
As AI systems become more autonomous and deeply embedded in financial institutions and financial market infrastructures, the session will explore how authorities can ensure resilience, trust, and responsible adoption while managing emerging operational, governance, and cyber risks. The session will also focus on the safeguards, standards, and governance frameworks needed to support trustworthy AI deployment as well as the role of central banks and regulators in shaping the future of AI in the financial system.
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2:00–3:30pmTue 23 JunGFTN InsightsRoundtable Room 1, Ground FloorOpenModerator
Roadmap for AI and Quantum
AI Pathfinders: The Agentic Frontier
GFTN InsightsRoundtable Room 1, Ground FloorOpenModerator
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Charlotte WoodGlobal Head of AI & InnovationSchroders
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Imam HoqueCo-FounderQuantexa
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Kelvin LiGeneral Manager of Platform TechAnt International
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Marcus HackettGroup Chief Technology OfficerSeviora
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Maria ApazoglouGroup Head of AI Engineering & PlatformsZurich Insurance Group
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Nivesh PawarHead AI & Data, Managing DirectorPartners Group
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Shayan HazirChief Digital Officer, Asia (xHK) & MENATHSBC
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Till BohmerHead of the Central Analytics (Data, Analytics and AI)Munich Re
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Tim SykesChief Executive Officer for EMEABlue Fire AI
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Tobias SchweigerCo-Founder and Chief Executive OfficerHawk AI
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Kenneth GayChief FinTech OfficerMonetary Authority of SingaporeModerator
About this session
The Roundtable discusses financial sector AI adoption and development as financial institutions move into Agentic AI. Hear from leaders in leading financial institutions and the AI innovation space on practical financial sector enterprise AI, considerations of collective AI toolkits and the transformational impact on new AI native business models.
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