AI in banking isn’t a buzzword anymore – it’s about operational resilience and customer trust. Events like Kickstarting AI in Banking help us move from theory to action.”
Riccardo Balsamo, Partner Director Tenity
From panel discussions to practical AI adoption in banking at the Zurich AI Festival
Kickstarting AI in Banking
80+
banking, fintech & AI executives
4
Keynotes, panels & hands-on workshops
2
Partners: LEXR & SFTA, part of the Zurich AI Festival
1
Theme: turning AI hype into impact in financial services
80+
banking, fintech & AI executives
4
Keynotes, panels & hands-on workshops
2
Partners: LEXR & SFTA, part of the Zurich AI Festival
1
Theme: turning AI hype into impact in financial services
About Kickstarting AI in Banking
Kickstarting AI in Banking is Tenity’s flagship 2025 event as part of the Zurich AI Festival on the future of financial services, bringing together banks, fintechs, technology providers, and regulators to explore practical applications of AI.
The event is designed not as a conference, but as a hands-on innovation platform: combining thought leadership with curated workshops, partner-led sessions and practical insights into real-word applications by startups to move from hype to impact.
Image Credit: Boris Baldinger Photography
Visionary keynotes from AI & finance leaders
Panel discussions on regulation, ethics, and adoption
Practical workshops with tools and frameworks for banks
Networking & partner introductions to spark collaborations
Follow-up content: reports, recordings, and insights shared across the ecosystem
From Challenge to Impact
The Challenge
Banks are under pressure to adopt AI responsibly and effectively, but face challenges in:
- Understanding concrete use cases beyond hype.
- Balancing innovation with regulation and customer trust.
- Building the right partnerships and skills to implement AI solutions.
The Solution
Tenity launched Kickstarting AI in Banking to create a practical platform for adoption:
- Curated content: industry-specific AI playbooks and use cases.
- Hands-on workshops: co-created with partners and banks.
- Ecosystem connection: linking banks, fintechs, regulators, and AI solution providers.
- Follow-up outputs: white paper / report to consolidate insights.
Results & Impact
- 80+ attendees from leading banks, fintechs, and tech providers.
- Dozens of curated connections between banks and solution providers.
- Tangible next steps: pilots, partnerships, and regulatory dialogue.
- Increased visibility for partners and thought leadership positioning.
Our process
Step 1
Agenda & Partner Definition
Step 2
Curated Invitations & Registrations
Step 3
Event Day: keynotes, panels, workshops
Step 4
Networking & Introductions
Step 5
Post-Event Report & Follow-up
Interested in partnering on AI in financial services?