The DISx FTDS Summit (Finance, Telecom & Digital Services Applied Innovation Summit) wrapped up successfully at the Two Seasons Hotel in Dubai, bringing together enterprise leaders, data strategists, and AI pioneers in finance, telecom, and digital services.
Organized under the Data, Innovation, and Strategy Exchange (DISx) banner by Hyperight MEA Events Management LLC., part of Hyperight AB, the single-day executive event addressed the critical imperative of scaling artificial intelligence beyond experimental pilots into high-impact, business-critical operations.
“This one-day executive program is designed to accelerate real business impact by focusing on what delivers measurable, scalable results — not just what’s possible”.
— Hyperight MEA Events Management LLC., Event Organizers
Opening remarks and overall event leadership were provided by Summit Chairman Gopi Maren, Global AI Delegate – UAE (Global Alliance for Artificial Intelligence). Maren emphasized the strategic mandate facing regional leaders to integrate data governance, real-time analytics, and operational automation across dynamic industry landscapes.
Featured sessions included: 
- What is the future of enterprises where every decision, process and product is powered by data and AI?
Gionni Sessa, SVP, Head of AI Products, First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) - From Data to Decisions: Scaling AI for Real Impact in Financial, Telecom, and Digital Services
Rishi Mathur, Sales Engineering Leader, MEA, Turkey & India, Strategy - Governing AI Before the Use Cases Arrive: Lessons from a Bank Building Compliance Ahead of Adoption
Pawel Swiedziewski, VP, Portfolio Delivery & Change, Commercial Bank International (CBI) - How can AI unlock new service models across finance, telecom and digital platforms?
Arockiaraj Arockiam, Head of Data & AI, MultiBank Group - Keep Your Brain On: How to Use AI to Get More Done Without Thinking Less
Ihab Ahmed, Head of Impact, CBIx - Trust at Machine Speed: The Advantage Nobody Can Clone
Abhishek Nayak, Head – Strategy, Risk & Compliance and MLRO, HDFC International Life & Re Co. Ltd
Executive Panel: Concept to Execution
One of the highlights of the events was the executive panel, “From Concept to Execution – Breaking Barriers to Scalable Innovation”. Featured panelists included:
- Sunita Bhatia, Regional Head Data Governance, MENAT entities, HSBC Bank
- Serra Tileylioglu, Digital Transformation Senior Manager, DU
- Varghese Skariah, Group Data Director, Liva Group
Panelists shared key frameworks on overcoming regulatory hurdles, legacy integration friction, and organizational resistance.
Executive Roundtables & Applied Outcomes
Throughout the day, participants engaged in high-density, peer-to-peer roundtable discussions focused on solving operational bottlenecks across three main tracks:
- Operational Excellence: Rethinking internal workflows, legacy modernization, and efficiency with data and AI.
- Intelligent Service Delivery: Reimagining product and service models across interconnected sectors.
- Intelligent Customer Engagement: Designing proactive, personalized, and AI-enhanced customer journeys.
The event concluded with acknowledgements from the distinguished panel of speakers, roundtable moderators, delegates, and organizing partners whose collaborative contributions made the summit a success.
About DISx
DISx (Data, Innovation, and Strategy Exchange) is a premium executive summit series hosted by Hyperight MEA Events Management LLC., designed to foster cross-industry knowledge sharing and practical application of emerging technologies. Hyperight MEA Events Management LLC. delivers actionable platforms, technical content, and executive network forums to empower data-driven enterprise transformation globally.
