Global Enterprise & Data Architecture Conference 27-28 November 2025, Park Plaza Hotel Amsterdam is a highly anticipated premier event that will be held in the vibrant city of Amsterdam, from November 27th to 28th, 2025. This summit will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators in the financial technology sector In an era where data architecture is integral to business agility and innovation, this conference delivers actionable frameworks to align enterprise architecture with modern data strategies. Whether you're responsible for architecture ecosystems, data governance, or technology roadmaps, this summit helps unlock scalable, sustainable architecture solutions
It was an absolute honour to attend, present, and chair the first two days of PulseCore Events, Excellence in Digital Banking 2024 International Summit in Amsterdam. I enjoyed sharing insights on Oxford Risk and behavioural finance and moderating a panel on the future of digital onboarding. A special thanks to the event organisers and the other speakers I had the pleasure of introducing.
Had a fantastic time at the Excellence in Digital Banking event held from May 13-16 in Amsterdam, where I had the opportunity to share and exchange ideas with incredible professionals from around the world.
In my keynote, I emphasized the importance of maintaining the "human" element in our digital transformations to avoid commoditization. Ultimately, it's the human connection through the customer's transformative journey that provides the most competitive advantage and is hardest to replicate.
The diverse perspectives and innovative practices shared were truly eye-opening. Highlights included discussions on the increasing importance of cybersecurity amidst rapid technological advancements and its impact on customers, innovative AI solutions in unsecured lending, excellence in digital onboarding, the significance of building impactful partnerships and the strategic decisions around what a bank should develop internally versus through partnerships.
A heartfelt thanks to PulseCore Events for bringing together such a diverse and knowledgeable set of speakers and to all participants for sharing their own journeys.
Looking forward to applying these insights in my work!
I had a great time in Amsterdam last week attending the Excellence in Digital Banking event hosted by Pulsecore. Over 350 delegates from Financial Institutions participated at the event. Here are my three key takeaways:
1. Digitalization of financial services is now the norm, how you deploy differs, based on demography, culture, and other factors.
2. Customers will use digital channels as long as they are convenient and reliable.
3. Security and trust are required in building successful digital products.
It was inspiring to see what other organizations like Stirling Bank, Salt Bank, and Alpian are doing in their Markets. This was an event worth attending! hashtag#digitalbanking hashtag#finance hashtag#excellence hashtag#Pulsecore hashtag#PulseCore Events
It was great attending the Excellence in Digital Banking Summit last week in Amsterdam. Thank you, PulseCore Events, for inviting me to speak at the event. I truly enjoyed discussing and sharing our insights with the other speakers and the audience. It was an outstanding event, covering important topics and sharing experiences from around the world.
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Director Enterprise Architecture - Aareal Bank AG, Germany
Head of Enterprise Architecture - Standard Bank Group, South Africa
Data, Analytics & Digital Transformation - BNP Paribas, UK
Global Head, Cloud Platform & Chief Architect - Standard Chartered, Singapore
Leading Data Domain Architecture for Central Data Office (CDO) - ABN Amro, Netherlands
Head of Cyber SecurityAssurance - ADCB-Egypt, Egypt
Global Executive - Board Member - SVP Real-Time Payments - Mastercard, Norway
Cheif Digital & AI Officer - Suez Canal Bank, Egypt
Head of Business Architecture Framework - Deutsche Bank, UK
Managing Director, Chief Enterprise Architect, Strategy and Architecture - HSBC
Lead Enterprise Architect - Bank of England, UK
Solutions Architect - Rabobank, Netherlands
Customer Journey Specialist - Société Générale, France
Lead Architect | Data & AI | Enterprise & Solutions Architecture - KPMG, Netherlands
Enterprise Architect ABN AMRO Chief Architect & Data Management - ABN Amro, Netherlands
Mapping data capabilities to technology assets to drive transparency and alignment between stakeholders Identifying duplication and inefficiencies across complex enterprise portfolios Supporting investment decisions through capability-based assessments How hard could it be saying NO ? Other challenges of data capability management.
Building data infrastructure that supports scalable AI and machine learning capabilities Applying AI in areas such as fraud prevention, predictive analytics, and operational automation Ensuring ethical, explainable, and regulation-compliant deployment of intelligent systems Positioning architects to evaluate and integrate AI solutions strategically within the enterprise
How does AI impact on the role of EA? How can EA use AI to be more effective in delivering value to the organisation? Examples of how Standard Bank enterprise architects use AI in their daily roles
Applying Zero Trust principles to strengthen architectural security postures Architecting systems to comply with frameworks such as the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Embedding cybersecurity design throughout application, data, and infrastructure layers Supporting rapid threat detection, containment, and recovery via resilient architectural patterns
Designing architectures that support instant payment processing and clearing Preparing infrastructure for central bank digital currency (CBDC) integration and experimentation Ensuring interoperability between traditional and digital financial systems Maintaining security and latency standards for next-generation transaction models
Comparing leading frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, and Zachman for real-world application Establishing effective architecture governance councils and decision-making workflows Aligning frameworks with enterprise priorities, compliance, and delivery models Evaluating fit-for-purpose approaches across decentralized and federated environments
Implementing hybrid and multi cloud models compliant with regulatory frameworks and data residency requirements Mitigating operational, contractual, and technical risks associated with cloud transitions Designing cloud governance models that balance flexibility, cost control, and oversight Exploring case studies on legacy system modernization through secure cloud adoption
Architecting for the secure integration of blockchain and DLT into core banking systems Understanding use cases such as digital identity, smart contracts, and payment clearing Ensuring compliance, privacy, and security in decentralized ledger environments Assessing the architectural impact of tokenization and real-time settlement models
Designing modular systems that support independent service deployment and agile development Integrating microservices with legacy core systems and critical banking platforms Managing complexity in distributed systems through orchestration and service lifecycle governance Addressing challenges of data consistency and operational monitoring at scale
Embedding agile delivery principles within architectural governance structures Facilitating collaboration across architecture, development, and operations teams Enabling faster time-to-value through continuous integration and delivery models Aligning architecture processes with iterative planning and adaptive execution cycles
Architecting enterprise-wide data governance frameworks for compliance and decision support Establishing transparency through metadata management, lineage, and audit capabilities Integrating real-time analytics and data quality controls into architecture strategies Aligning data governance with enterprise objectives and risk management practices
Architecting scalable API ecosystems to support open banking and embedded finance models Managing API lifecycle and governance to ensure performance and regulatory compliance Managing API lifecycle and governance to ensure performance and regulatory compliance Enabling agile partnerships while maintaining data integrity and customer trust
Creating architectures that support personalized, omnichannel customer journeys Integrating behavioral data, CRM systems, and AI to tailor digital experiences Supporting real-time responsiveness and user-centric service delivery at scale Ensuring consistent customer experience across legacy and modern platforms
Implementing Data Mesh, Data Governance and Data Lineage as well as Data Quality
Exploring how enterprise architects are addressing increasing regulatory pressure while enabling innovation. Sharing cross-functional practices that align architecture decisions with compliance, legal, and operational objectives. Highlighting leadership roles in anticipating regulatory shifts and building adaptive frameworks. Facilitating collaboration between architecture, risk, and compliance units to support long-term resilience.
**Join Us for the Global Enterprise & Data Architecture Conference!**
**Date:** 27-28 November 2025
**Location:** Park Plaza Hotel Amsterdam
Conference Focus
Enterprise & Data Architecture: Dive into integrated strategies that mesh enterprise architectural practices with scalable data frameworks.
Modern Challenges: Address topics like data governance, cloud-native data systems, AI/ML‑driven architectures, metadata management, and enterprise data modeling.
Strategic Alignment: Explore how data architecture supports broader business objectives and enterprise architecture roadmaps.
**Why Attend?**
- **Engage** with global banking pioneers sharing the latest trends and technologies.
- **Network** with senior executives and industry disruptors from around the world.
- **Discover** transformative ideas in fintech, AI, blockchain, cybersecurity, and more.
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