ObserveNow is all set to host the second edition of its flagship BFSI Confluence in Mumbai on June 26, 2025. Themed “Tech Forward: Redefining the Future of BFSI with AI”, the event will convene top leaders from India’s banking, financial services, insurance, and fintech sectors for a day of high-impact dialogues and expert insights.
The day-long event will kick off with a lamp lighting ceremony followed by a welcome address from Mr. Jeet Sharma, Co-founder & CEO, ObserveNow Media. A keynote address will be delivered by Capt. Lovekesh Thakur, Deputy Director General, UIDAI, on “Harnessing Digital Identity: The Cornerstone of AI-Powered Financial Innovation.”
With over 50 CXOs from across India’s financial ecosystem confirmed to speak, the event will feature four power-packed panel discussions focusing on the evolving intersections of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, compliance, and fintech disruption. Key topics include: Beyond Transactions: Shaping the Future of Finance with AI, Securing BFSI: AI, Compliance & Cyber Resilience, Fintech Unplugged: Digital Transformation in Banking, Payments & Inclusion, and Revolutionizing Insurance: AI & Automation for a Safer, Smarter Tomorrow.
The event will also see keynote sessions, fireside chats, and industry presentations from leaders at UIDAI, Digitap, Avaya, Dow Jones, Vunet, and i-exceed. Prominent voices include CXOs from SBI General Insurance, Exim Bank, NSE Indices, LIC Mutual Fund, Kotak Mahindra Bank, JM Financial, Aditya Birla Capital, and several others. As part of the agenda, ObserveNow will also host its annual Top 40 BFSI Leaders Awards to honour the most influential and forward-thinking professionals driving innovation in the financial sector.
The 2nd BFSI Confluence is proudly supported by an esteemed lineup of the most dynamic voices in the BFSI and tech ecosystem. Ashish Bhansali, CEO & MD of KPOINT, and Darshana Jambhale, VP–Strategic Accounts at CtrlS Datacenter, will share perspectives on enterprise tech innovation. Dr. Nareshkumar Harale, Senior Vice President & Head (IS&SP) of the Information Security Department at State Bank of India, will offer critical insights into strengthening cybersecurity frameworks. Adding to the discourse on digital lending and data-driven risk models, Nageen Kommu, CEO of Digitap, will speak on how alternative data is redefining creditworthiness.
Yogesh Joshi, Assistant Vice President – Sales at i-exceed, will highlight advancements in digital banking solutions, while Padmabhushan Bahadure, CTO at the National Urban Cooperative Finance & Development Corporation, will delve into enabling tech for grassroots financial transformation. Fintech leaders such as Tarun Pandey, CTO at Aditya Birla Capital, and Saurabh Gupta, Founder & CEO of VeriSmart.ai, will also share their visions for AI-led financial ecosystems and automation-led efficiency.
With AI rapidly transforming the financial landscape, the 2nd BFSI Confluence by ObserveNow is poised to become a defining moment for the industry. From navigating compliance and cybersecurity threats to unlocking new frontiers in digital lending, insurance automation, and customer experience, the event brings together the sharpest minds and most agile institutions under one roof.
Through thoughtful panels, keynote addresses, and deep-dive sessions, the Confluence aims to foster actionable dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders driving India’s digital financial future. As the industry stands at the crossroads of innovation and regulation, ObserveNow’s platform will serve as a catalyst for shaping policies, partnerships, and progress that align with the next decade of financial transformation.
