WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM
January 20-24, 2025
DAVOS | SWITZERLAND
As a strategic partner of the World Economic Forum, BNY works together with the Forum on initiatives aimed at a more efficient, resilient and inclusive financial system.
The 55th Annual Meeting in 2025 convenes under the title "Collaboration for the Intelligent Age" to provide the crucial space to focus on 5 thematic priorities: rebuilding trust, reimagining growth, investing in people, safeguarding the planet and industries in the intelligent age to avoid fragmentation and work together on a can-do, people-centered agenda for an intelligent age.
With these priorities in focus, BNY continues to create solutions for clients, communities and people everywhere, while remaining resilient through change.
BNY IN DAVOS
Get an exclusive view into our week at the World Economic Forum and the important connections we made.
DELEGATES
Jayee Koffey
Global Head of Enterprise Execution and Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
INSIGHTS
MEGATRENDS
IN FOCUS
While changes to the political and macro climate are sparking opportunities for growth, several megatrends are influencing how market participants can realize that growth.
SCHEDULE
Speaking engagements from our experts in Davos
08:15 CET
Banks: Change on All Fronts?
BNY Panelist: Robin Vince, CEO
Macroeconomic headwinds, geopolitical tensions and technological changes are converging to test the resilience of the banking sector and increase the pressure on financial institutions to quickly adapt their business models. In this context, it is clear that the banks of the future must look and operate differently from the past. How can the banking sector build in resilience as it navigates a time of transformational change?
Additional Panelists:
• Mary Callahan Erdoes, CEO, J.P. Morgan Asset and Wealth Management, J.P. MorganChase
• Sheikh Bandar Bin Mohammed Bin Saoud Al-Thani
• C.S. “Venkat” Venkatakrishnan, CEO, Barclays
• Bill Winters, CEO, Standard Chartered
Moderator: Joumanna Bercetche, Anchor, Bloomberg News
08:30 CET
Scaling Responsible AI
BNY Panelist: Jayee Koffey, Global Head of Enterprise Execution & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
While AI continues to create new opportunities to significantly enhance enterprise productivity, innovation and competitiveness, leaders are faced by challenges around how to ensure its ethical, explainable and responsible execution. This panel discussion will scope the best practices, guidelines, approaches and frameworks that can be deployed to ensure that every application of AI is for the greater good of all.
Additional Panelists:
• Alan Flower, Executive Vice President and Head of AI & Cloud Native Labs, HCLTech
Moderator: Dr. Saikat Chaudhuri, AI, Innovation and Strategy Professor, UC Berkeley
09:45 CET
Generative AI in Financial Services: From Innovation to Industry Game-Changer
BNY Panelist: Jayee Koffey, Global Head of Enterprise Execution & Chief Corporate Affairs Officer
Over the past year, Generative AI has shifted from a promising innovation to a transformative force within financial services. This panel will examine how fintechs are leveraging Generative AI to unlock new opportunities, streamline processes, and deliver more personalized financial solutions. During this conversation, we will talk about the challenges of adoption, data safeguarding and compliance, and the broader implications of this rapid technological shift.
Additional Panelists:
• Ron Lefferts, Group Head of Sales & Account Management, LSEG
Moderator: Traci Mabrey, Dow Jones, General Manager Factiva
17:00 CET
The World Ahead 2025
BNY Panelist: Jose Minaya, Global Head Investments and Wealth
The World Ahead discussion will present ten key trends to watch in 2025, covering major economic, political and technological shifts around the world.
Additional Panelists:
• Beata Javorcik, Chief Economist, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
• Salil Parekh, Chief Executive and Managing Director, Infosys
• Morten Wierod, Chief Executive, ABB
Moderator: Tom Standage, Deputy Editor, The Economist
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