CRIF Forum 2024: Unlocking the Full Potential of Data
Date: July 30, 2024
Location: Hilton Hotel Ballroom, Manila, Philippines
The CRIF Forum 2024 made a powerful impact as it brought together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the full potential of data and artificial intelligence (AI) in today’s rapidly evolving business landscape. Held in Manila on July 30, 2024, the inaugural event, hosted by CRIF, focused on how organizations could unlock value from data, harness AI for transformative growth, and navigate the regulatory and technology landscape.
With the theme Unlocking the Full Potential of Data, the forum provided attendees with the opportunity to understand the importance of data as a driver of innovation, risk management, and strategic business decisions. The event shed light on the evolving role of business intelligence, AI, and data utilization.
Event Overview
The CRIF Forum served as a key gathering for professionals and stakeholders from various industries. The event fostered collaboration, knowledge exchange, and networking among data scientists, business leaders, and policymakers. Through keynote speeches, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, the forum explored how data and AI are shaping the future of businesses across sectors.
Attendees gained invaluable insights into the role of data in driving growth, improving customer experiences, enhancing operational efficiencies, and creating new business opportunities. The forum also highlighted the evolving regulatory landscape, exploring how businesses could stay compliant while adopting innovative technologies.
Objectives of the Forum
- Explored the evolving data landscape – attendees gained a deeper understanding of the increasing availability and quality of data.
- Focused on AI advancements – the forum highlighted how AI was transforming industries and business practices.
- Discussed regulation and technology – the event examined how emerging technologies and data regulations intersected to shape data utilization strategies.
Audience
The CRIF Forum 2024 attracted over 170 key industry leaders from the banking, government, financial institutions, and private sectors. CEOs, CIOs, data scientists, risk managers, and policymakers gathered to explore new opportunities for leveraging data in their respective industries.
Speaker Lineup
Host:
- Rey Lugtu – CEO and CTO of Hungry Workhorse, a leader in digital transformation and customer experience consulting, served as the host. Rey also shared his expertise as a business columnist and educator.
Special Addresses and Keynotes:
- Vicente T. de Villa III, Managing Director, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas – Vicente’s address provided insights into "Regulations and Government Oversight Relating to Consumer Data, Data Management, and the Use of Emerging Technology."
- Leandro Angelo Y. Aguirre, Deputy Privacy Commissioner, Philippine National Privacy Commission – Leandro discussed "Data Privacy Relating to Personal and Commercial Data Regulations in the Philippines."
Keynote Speakers:
- Niek van Veen, Head of Growth, Thinking Machines Data Science – Niek delivered a keynote on "The Future of Business Landscape and The Role of AI," focusing on AI’s impact on business models and growth strategies.
- Michelle Alarcon, President, Z-Link and President, Analytics & Artificial Intelligence Association of the Philippines – Michelle explored "Current Trends in Big Data and Data Analytics," sharing best practices for leveraging analytics to foster business growth.
Panel Discussions:
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Uncovering Financial Inclusion Opportunities: Leveraging AI and Diverse Data Sources in the BFSI Sector
The panel featured Michael Cruz, Vice President for Usage and Strategic Businesses at RCBC, Ihor Kruchynenko, Chief Risk Officer at Home Credit Philippines, and Atrideb Basu, Senior Director at CRIF. The discussion focused on how AI and diverse data sources could drive financial inclusion within the banking, financial services, and insurance sectors. -
Integrating Siloed Data for Enterprise Growth Strategies
Cris John ‘CJ’ Garcia, Strategic Global Logistics and Vendor Management Lead at Monde Nissin, Wence Wenceslao, Digital and Data Innovation Head at Unilever, and Ernesto “Jun” Rufino, Vice President of Information Technology at Royal Cargo shared their insights on how integrating disparate data sources could fuel business growth and enhance decision-making.
A Platform for Innovation and Networking
The CRIF Forum 2024 provided a premier platform for stakeholders to stay ahead in the world of data, AI, and business innovation. The event sparked insightful conversations, encouraged collaboration, and enabled meaningful networking opportunities. Attendees left with new perspectives on leveraging data and AI to drive growth, improve business strategies, and enhance overall organizational success.
The CRIF Forum 2024 marked a key milestone in shaping the future of data utilization and AI-driven transformation, bringing valuable insights to all who participated.
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