Transforming Financial Services through Scalable AI & Data Innovation

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AI and data are no longer just tools in financial services, they’re shaping how the entire industry operates. But making the jump from task-specific use-cases, to enterprise-wide impact isn’t as simple as plugging in new technology. Banks and financial institutions are battling with disconnected legacy systems, siloed data, and balancing innovation with regulatory compliance.

This event brings together voices from across the industry to talk about what it really takes to get AI working at scale in the financial sector. We'll cover the realities of modernising and updating legacy infrastructure, the challenges of scaling AI, and how to view governance and regulation as enablers, rather than obstacles.

If you are looking for insight into how large financial enterprises are currently navigating wide-scale AI adoption and data-driven innovation, then come along to join is in the beautiful Bryce Hall within Bank of Scotland's Head Office on The Mound!.

Agenda:

• 17:30-18:00 - Networking with light refreshments (Pizza supplied by Teradata, drinks courtesy of Lloyds Banking Group!)
• 18:00-19:00 - Panel discussion
• 19:00-19:30 - Networking

Speakers:

• Vinay Jha – IP&I Data Director & Foundation Business Lead, Lloyds Banking Group
• Martin Willcox – Vice President, Industry & Analytics, Teradata
• Dave McCallum – Data & AI Lead, Accenture
• Grace Harrod – High Growth Advisor, Fintech Scotland (Host)

Speaker bios:

Martin Willcox – SVP, Worldwide Analytics Sales, Teradata

Martin has nearly three decades of IT industry experience and has been recognized twice in dataIQ’s “Big Data 100” as one of the most influential figures in data-driven business in the UK. Since joining Teradata in 2004, he has helped more than 250 organizations across at least six industry verticals to “do more with data” and drive business value.

Martin has guided organizations in developing data and analytic strategies aligned with business goals, designed and delivered complex technology benchmarks and PoCs, and devised legacy system decommissioning strategies. He has pioneered the deployment of big data technologies, assisted customers in migrating their data and analytic platforms to the Cloud on time and within budget, and enabled the operationalization of Machine Learning at scale. Recently, he has been instrumental in shaping Teradata’s AI/ML strategy, and he now leads Teradata’s Worldwide Analytic Sales team.

Dave McCallum – Senior Manager in Data & AI, Accenture

Dave McCallum is a Senior Manager in Accenture’s Data & AI team with over 15 years’ consulting experience, primarily running large delivery in banking and wealth management. He has a proven track record in leading complex transformation and data management programmes, bringing together strategy, delivery, and stakeholder alignment to create lasting business impact.

Grace Harrod – High Growth Advisor, Fintech Scotland

Grace Harrod recently joined the University of Strathclyde as a High Growth Advisor for the Financial Regulation Innovation Lab (FRIL), run in partnership with FinTech Scotland and the University of Glasgow. Grace has 8 years’ experience in innovation, startup engagement, and community building within the fintech sector. In her previous role, as Head of Rise London and FinTech Platform Lead at Barclays, she oversaw Europe’s largest fintech hub, managing high-impact initiatives that connect enterprise-ready startups with global opportunities.

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