Readying for agentic AI: Opportunities and challenges in financial services

Agentic AI is one of the most hotly tipped but underexplored areas of AI. Characterised by their goal-driven behaviour, these adaptive AI systems have the potential to optimise critical business processes. But they also raise ethical questions and implementation challenges.
 

Join an invite-only roundtable of financial services industry leaders in this exclusive closed-door discussion on agentic AI. Led by Zühlke’s AI expert, Silvan Melchior, this session delves into the opportunities of agentic AI, cutting through the hype to explore realistic, actionable use cases that can drive competitive advantage for financial institutions.

Attendance is by invitation and complimentary. In this session, we invite thought leaders to discuss topics around:​ 

• Understanding agentic AI: opportunities and challenges for financial services

• Explore practical use cases and the reality of implementing them within financial institutions​

• How can financial services get ready for this next wave of data and AI? 

Programme rundown: 

• Doors open from 6:30PM:

  • Registration & networking  

• 7:00PM - 8:30PM

  • Welcome & background setting

  • Roundtable discussion facilitated by moderator

• 8:30PM onwards

  • Light bites, networking & drinks

     

Meet the speakers:

Silvan Melchior, Lead Data Scientist, Zühlke

Silvan Melchior is a lead data scientist who has been with Zühlke since 2019. He earned a Master of Science in Computer Science from ETH, specializing in machine learning and computer vision. His primary areas of expertise are in machine learning, with a particular emphasis on deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. He has worked across a variety of sectors, including insurance, medical, and banking. 

Andrea Perl, Head of Data & AI APAC, Zühlke 

Andrea Perl is a Principal AI & Data Consultant at Zühlke, specializing in integrating artificial intelligence and strategic management within the financial services sector, particularly in retail banking. With previous strategic roles at BMW Group Switzerland and as a current university lecturer on Digital Business, he brings a wealth of experience in crafting forward-thinking AI strategies and transforming organizations into data-driven enterprises.