WHEN? 22 March 2017	TIME? 6 - 9:30 pm	WHERE? Brussels Campus	FOR WHO? Professionals & executives

Looking for an update on today’s challenges in financial services? With FinTech Futures we share new, independent and impactful views on technology, regulation & user experience. Experience future scenarios first hand, get a grip on today’s buzzwords, participate in our fintech network, free of charge!

With the rise of fintech, it is clear that data will be one of the key ingredients of tomorrow’s business models. And any good cook will acknowledge that high-quality components are at the basis of any good dish. Yet, with PSD2, open banking and cross-industry collaboration around the corner it seems that your fridge will be shared. To stand out, organisations will need to generate unique insights & understandings from their shared data elements. Is A.I. & deep learning the key to unlock that much forgotten ‘V’ of Big Data: Value?

THE PROGRAMME:

6:00 pm     Welcome drink and sandwiches
6:30 pm     A.I. & Deep Learning in Fintech by Dr Gautam Shroff
7:00 pm     Deep Dive Company Case
7:30 pm     Panel discussion led by Prof Bjorn Cumps
8:30 pm     Networking drink in Vlerick lounge

Dr Gautam Shroff, VP and Chief Scientist of Tata Consultancy Services Dr Shroff heads TCS’ Innovation Lab in Delhi, which conducts applied research in software architecture, natural language processing, multimedia and graphics. Additionally he is responsible for TCS’ Co-Innovation Network, which works with emerging technology companies to create and take to market solutions that have disruptive innovation potential.

Prof Bjorn Cumps, Vlerick Business School Passionate about banking and technology, Prof Bjorn Cumps is specialised in financial services innovation and fintech. At Vlerick Business School he is heading the Vlerick Centre for Financial Services, initiating the FinTech Bootcamp and holding the BNP Paribas Fortis Chair on banking as a platform. He strongly believes the new digital mind-set will reshape our current financial landscape. He is fascinated by the fintech scene which brings together traditional banks, tech companies and new digital start-ups.