MUSCAT : This pivotal event is bringing together key players from Oman’s financial and technology sectors to explore the rapid digital transformation sweeping across financial services, under the theme, “Sustainability and the Future of Banking.”

BTS 2025 will provide a strategic platform for dialogue on emerging technologies, regulatory trends, and the growing need for cybersecurity resilience across financial institutions. Discussions will focus on automation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, and navigating an increasingly digitised financial landscape. The agenda promises to delve into how these advancements are fundamentally reshaping financial services and underscore the critical need for resilience within the sector.

The summit will open with a keynote address by Dr. Mohammed Fakhri Suwaileh, Senior Manager of Endowment Investment at Bank Nizwa. With nearly three decades of experience in Islamic finance, Dr. Suwaileh will share insights into waqf portfolio innovation and sustainable strategies aligned with both Sharia principles and digital transformation.

The summit’s impactful agenda features three major sessions:

1. Future of Technology: This session will be led by Viktor Larionov, Senior Managing Partner at Introduct Group, exploring the power of digital transformation and innovation in financial services.
   
2. Sustainability & the Future of Banking: Moderated by Paul George, this insightful panel will feature Hamza Al Lawati (CEO, Wadiaa), Ammar Askari (Head of Customer Experience and Sustainability, BankDhofar), and Salman Kabani (Head of Enterprise Risk and Strategy, Bank Nizwa). The discussion will center on how sustainability and technology are reshaping financial strategies.
   
3. Understanding Complexity in Cyberspace: This critical panel, moderated by Jaifar Al Mamari, Head of Cybersecurity at Vodafone Oman, will bring together leading cybersecurity experts including Dr. Nasser Al Azwani (Head of Information Technology, Alizz Islamic Bank), Faisal Al Toubi (Lecturer, Advanced Cybersecurity Academy), Wail Al Kalbani (Engineer —Technical Standards, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority), and Saeed Al Muselhi (Department Head – Corporate Information Security, Ooredoo Oman). They will address current threats and strategies for resilience in digital finance.
   
   Running in parallel, the BTS Exhibition will showcase cutting-edge fintech solutions, smart banking technologies, and digital innovations supporting Oman’s national goals for a resilient and future-ready financial ecosystem.
   
   The Summit is backed by industry leaders:
   • Gold Partners: Bank Nizwa and Oman Arab Bank
   • Endorsed by: Credit Oman
   • Automotive Partner: Changan
   • Fintech Partner: Wadiaa
   • Knowledge Partner: Advanced Cybersecurity Academy
   
   Today’s summit will draw a wide range of participants, from senior industry leaders and regulators to university students, including those from Sultan Qaboos University, the Modern College of Business and Science, and the College of Banking and Financial Studies, positioning BTS 2025 as a major forum for collaborative learning, innovation, and sectoral progress.

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