In today’s fast-moving financial services landscape, staying ahead means more than keeping up with the latest trends—it means anticipating disruption and seizing opportunities before your competitors do.
If you’re an IT or technology leader focused on building the next generation of financial services applications, The OpenText FSI Virtual Forum 2025 (being held in September 16th, 2025) is your front-row seat to the future. This online event offers rare access to expert insights, actionable strategies, and real-world case studies that will help you lead with confidence in the age of AI.
Here are five compelling reasons why you should reserve your spot today:
1. Get Future-Ready Insights from Leading Voices in Financial Innovation
Join Jim Marous—internationally recognized fintech influencer—and Monica Hovsepian, Global Industry Strategist at OpenText, as they unpack how AI and analytics are reshaping financial services. From global megatrends to emerging customer demands, these two thought leaders will explore how technology leaders can unlock new revenue streams, deliver smarter experiences, and lead transformation across banking, insurance, and fintech.
These aren’t abstract theories—Jim and Monica travel the world, working closely with financial institutions of all sizes to understand what’s working now and what’s coming next.
2. Hear What Success Looks Like from the Inside
AI and analytics aren’t just buzzwords—they’re powering real business outcomes today. At the Forum, you’ll hear firsthand from companies already executing on bold digital strategies, including:
Technology leaders like Abdo Berberry, Olga Savchenko, and Andrew Steadman will share what it took to integrate intelligence and automation into their systems—and what they’ve learned along the way. These sessions offer a behind-the-scenes look at how to turn vision into ROI.
3. Understand Why Meeting New Customer Expectations Starts with AI
Today’s customers demand immediacy, personalization, and seamless digital experiences. Yet many financial institutions still struggle to deliver. Why?
Andrew Steadman, Chief Product Officer at SBS, will explore how AI and analytics help bridge that gap—enabling FSIs to respond faster, serve smarter, and build stronger relationships.
If your organization wants to stop reacting and start leading, this session is a must.
4. See What High-Performance Data Architectures Really Look Like
AI isn’t magic—it’s built on solid data foundations. During the event, top IT leaders will break down the architectures that support their AI-driven solutions. Learn how they designed, scaled, and optimized data infrastructures to support real-time analytics, automation, and decision-making at scale.
If you’re planning your next data modernization move, these insights will be invaluable.
5. Discover How OpenText Can Power Your Transformation
Finally, get an inside look at how OpenText’s Analytics Cloud, Data Lakehouse and Analytics , BI,Visualization and Reporting, and Aviator solutions are helping financial institutions lead in the AI era.
You’ll hear about the measurable impact these solutions are already delivering for organizations around the world—and how they can help you turn complexity into clarity, and data into strategic advantage.
Ready to Future-Proof Your Strategy?
If you’re a forward-thinking IT leader eager to stay ahead of disruption, this is the forum for you. Explore the agenda and here to secure your spot.
We look forward to seeing you online at the OpenText FSI Virtual Forum 2025—where innovation meets execution.
