Annual Bank Forum - ICAP CRIF RO

Banking Forum is ICAP CRIF Romania’s flagship annual, invitation-only event dedicated to the banking community, bringing together
a selected audience of industry leaders, risk management professionals, lending specialists, compliance experts,
digital transformation executives, and senior decision-makers from the financial sector.

 

In a landscape shaped by rapid technological advancements, increasingly complex regulatory requirements, and evolving customer expectations, financial institutions are challenged to
balance growth, operational efficiency, and prudent risk management.
Banking Forum provides an exclusive setting for the exchange of ideas, experiences, and best practices that help shape the future of the banking industry.

 

The event highlights the latest trends and market-leading solutions, covering topics ranging from data-driven decision-making and artificial intelligence to innovations in risk management,
process automation, portfolio monitoring, and credit decision optimization.

Participants gain valuable insights from local and international experts, as well as practical examples of how emerging technologies can be successfully applied within financial institutions.

 

As a trusted partner of financial organizations in Romania and across the world, ICAP CRIF is committed to fostering meaningful dialogue among industry professionals
and showcasing solutions that address today’s most pressing market challenges. From credit risk assessment and portfolio monitoring to leveraging data intelligence
and implementing AI-powered technologies, Banking Forum creates a space where innovation meets real-world expertise.

 

More than just a conference, Banking Forum is a platform for collaboration and networking among invited guests,
|nabling banking professionals to discuss current challenges, identify new growth opportunities,
and build partnerships that contribute to a stronger, more resilient, and future-ready financial ecosystem.

 

Attendance is by invitation only, ensuring a high-level, focused environment for strategic discussions,
peer-to-peer exchange, and meaningful networking among senior banking executives and industry experts.

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Agenda Overview

 

15:00 – 15:30 Welcome
15:30 – 15:40

Welcome speech

Speaker: Nikitas Konstantellos, President and CEO, ICAP CRIF Group

15:40 – 16:40

First Part of the Meeting

Risk Weighted Assets Optimization Using ECAI Ratings
–  Banks, Corporates, and Credit Rating Agencies: Unlocking Efficiency in Risk-Based Pricing & Capital allocation
–  Case study of a growing Bank
–  Selecting Asset classes for RWA optimization

Speaker: Myrto Kyriakidou, Executive Director, Credit Rating Agency, ICAP CRIF RATINGS

From Data to Information: Unlocking Hidden Value

Every bank sits on a massive amount of data, but most of it is a lost opportunity. The real challenge isn’t collecting more data; it’s unlocking the strategic value hidden in the data you already have. In this speech, we’ll explore practical methods and innovative approaches to connect and analyze your existing data, overcoming management complexities and revealing untapped potential.

Speaker: Alessandro Vilardi, EMEA & Asia Digital Director, CRIF

Q&A Session
16:45 – 17:00 Coffee Break
17:00 – 18:15 Second Part of the Meeting

GenAI Impact on Operational Efficiency for Financial Institutions

In a world filled with buzzwords and bold predictions, how can we distinguish meaningful innovation from fleeting trends? This session cuts through the noise to explore the real-world impact of today’s most talked-about topics, focusing on the practical use of generative AI in global banking, and how this changes the bank’s tools.

Speaker: Alessandro Vilardi, EMEA & Asia Digital Director, CRIF

Harnessing the transformative impact of GenAI on Risk Management in Banks

Generative AI is no longer a concept of the future; it’s a present-day reality that’s fundamentally altering how everyone operates. This session will explore the impact of this technological revolution on risk management, discussing both the strategic opportunities it presents and the challenges it introduces.

Speaker: Enrico Bagli, Senior Data Science Manager, CRIF

Concluding Remarks & Key Takeaways
18:15 – 20:00 Networking Cocktail & Finger Food
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