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Closing speakers confirmed

Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian will deliver the closing plenary at this year's Sibos, offering delegates genuine insight into the future of global technology infrastructure and successfully managing digital transformation in a hyper-connected world, the core theme of this year's conference.

The session will also feature Rachel Botsman, a leading expert and author on trust in the modern world.

The opening plenary will be provided by Dame Minouche Shafik, Director of the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Views from the Top

The 'Views from the Top' conference programme, which premieres this year in London, will include leading CEOs from the financial industry and inspiring speakers from other disciplines, delivering a series of keynote speeches and fireside chats tackling industry issues, leadership skills and motivational techniques.

Delegates will hear insights from some of the most respected, knowledgeable and interesting people from the financial industry and beyond. Find out who will be sharing their Views from the Top at Sibos.

Taking the Innotribe stage

Insightful and provocative speakers from the fintech, bigtech and academic communities will help break down the theme of The Evolution of Trust with a brimful four-day programme.

The Innotribe opening keynote will feature Brian Cox, rock star particle physicist known for his ability to bring complex theories to life and demonstrate the relevance of physics in shaping our world. Former paratrooper and Navy bomb disposal diver Paul de Gelder will focus on overcoming adversity and tackling environmental challenges. Brett King and Dave Birch will wrap up this year’s festival of innovation, leaving delegates inspired with their insights into the digital financial services space and why resistance to change is futile.

Data, AI, privacy and machine learning will be debated by speakers such as James Lloyd from EY, Eric Sachs from Google, Andrew Nash from Capital One, Dr Eng Lim Goh from SGI, Gerd Leonhard, Brad Templeton, Pascal Coppens and Kaliya Young.

STAR programme

The Sibos Talent Accelerator Route (STAR) scholarship is launching to support the next generation of female leaders in the financial industry.

Sibos has invited over 30 banks from around the world to nominate a high potential, ambitious female employee to participate. The group will meet with speakers, leaders and senior mentors, access private networking events and participate in conference sessions.

This experience will help to empower women; accelerating their knowledge, skills and self-confidence to fully participate as future leaders of the financial industry. Welcome to the Sibos community!

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