Awards, September 27, 2021
Business IT Excellence Awards 2021
Press Release
Banktech 2024
«Ready Today, Bank Tomorrow:
Inspiration. Innovation. Integration.»
Athens, October 3, 2024 – The Banktech Conference 2024, the premier exclusive banking and technology event in Southeastern Europe, successfully concluded its seventh annual edition. Held on October 3, 2024, at the prestigious Lighthouse of Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC) in Athens, Greece, the conference was organized by Mellon Group in partnership with Kathimerini newspaper, reaffirming its place as the most significant event for the banking and technology sectors in the region.
Banktech has firmly established itself as a cornerstone event for shaping the future of banking, providing an exclusive platform for sharing strategic insights, exchanging ideas, and showcasing innovative solutions and best practices. More than 450 participants, including C-level and senior banking executives from Greece and Europe, leading international technology providers, and key business leaders, gathered to discuss the digital future of financial services. The focus was on moving beyond current practices to embrace innovative models driven by the evolving economy and modern consumer preferences.
Conference Themes: Inspiration. Innovation. Integration.
This year's event explored how organizations can embrace digital transformation while maintaining the reliability and stability of traditional banking. The conference agenda revolved around three key pillars driving the digital evolution of the banking sector: Inspiration, Innovation, and Integration, offering a comprehensive outlook on the future of banking, financial services, and the technology that powers them.
Inspiration: Leading the Way
Inspiration fuels leadership. Banktech 2024 celebrates those who drive change and set new standards for the future of banking. Through keynotes, panel discussions, and workshops, we’ll spark ideas that shape tomorrow’s financial industry, led by those who aren’t just adapting but paving the way forward.
Innovation: The Heartbeat of Progress
Innovation drives everything at Banktech 2024. From AI-driven personalized banking to blockchain revolutionizing transactions and cloud computing offering limitless scalability, the future is being built today. Explore cutting-edge technologies that go beyond enhancing efficiency —they are creating new paradigms in financial services.
Integration: Bridging Tradition with Modernity
Integration is key to seamless experiences. Banktech 2024 highlights the collaboration bet-ween legacy systems and innovative solutions, focusing on platform interoperability, regulatory alignment, and partnerships between banks and fintechs. Discover how institutions can embrace digital trans-formation while maintaining the stability and trust of traditional banking.
Retail Payments Summit: A Groundbreaking Event for the Payments Industry
For the first time in Greece, the Retail Payments Summit took place on October 4, 2024, an innovative event dedicated to the retail payments sector. Organized in collaboration with Ingenico, a strategic partner of Mellon Group, the summit, titled "Navigating Trends, Technologies, and Value-Added Solutions," focused on technological advancements and trends in electronic payments, offering solutions that deliver added value to both businesses and consumers. The event exceeded all expectations, drawing a wide range of participants and setting a solid foundation for businesses to stay informed about global payment trends and best practices.
Keynote Speakers & Strategic Panel Discussions
As in previous years, the conference featured more than 25 top experts, executives, and thought leaders from the banking and technology sectors. Through discussions, presentations, case studies, and strategic analyses, participants were briefed on the latest developments in the digital transformation of banking and explored innovative approaches to improving operational efficiency and enhancing customer experiences. At a time when the banking sector faces challenges from financial market volatility, rising costs, and interest rates, technology is creating new opportunities for growth.
Industry Support
The conference was supported by top tier Greek and international banks, organizations, and companies, with distinguished C-level and senior executives actively contributing to the panel discussions. Notable participants included Alpha Bank, Attica Bank, BNP Paribas, DIAS, National Bank of Greece, Hellenic Post S.A, Eurobank, Garanti BBVA, KPMG Greece, Optima Bank, ProCredit Bank, Bank of Greece, Piraeus Bank, and Unzer. Their continuous support and participation underscored the conference’s standing as a premier forum for knowledge exchange and innovation in the banking and financial sectors.
Acknowledgements to Strategic Partners
Mellon Group extends its heartfelt thanks to the strategic partners and sponsors who played a pivotal role in the success of this year’s event. Special recognition goes to Enghouse Interactive, Euronovate, Hyosung TNS Europe, Inc., Ingenico, KAL, Mastercard, Matica Technologies, GlobalPay, Gunnebo, Simply, Thales Banking and Payment Services, Thales Cloud Protection & Licensing, Uniken, and Zeal , whose support contributed significantly to the conference's impact.
Ms. Margarita Prasoula, Group Marketing & Communication Officer at Mellon Technologies, commented: "Banktech Conference 2024, along with the inaugural Retail Payments Summit, stood out for its warm reception and active participation from the banking community and beyond. This year’s success proves that when we collaborate and share knowledge, we can stay at the cutting edge of technology and shape the future. Our partners, from Greece and abroad, reinforced the strength of this event, demonstrating that Banktech Conference is more than just an event – it’s a meeting point for visionaries committed to advancing banking technology. Banktech 2024 isn’t just a conference. It’s an opportunity to connect, learn from each other, and move forward together toward a more innovative and sustainable future for banking and technology."
Mr. Haris Constantinidis, CEO of Mellon Technologies, added: "The success of these major events clearly reflects our ongoing progress in innovation and technological development, with a particular focus on the banking and Fintech sectors. At Mellon Technologies, our primary goal is to deliver top-tier solutions that meet the demands of the modern market. Our partnerships with leading companies, such as Ingenico, along with our strategic collaborators, underscore our commitment to elevating financial services and shaping the future of the industry."
Mellon Technologies, the parent company of the Mellon Group, is a global leader in electronic payment technology, IT solutions, communications, and BPO services, continuously reshaping the banking landscape worldwide. With 30 years of industry expertise, Mellon offers cutting-edge solutions, advanced banking software, and pioneering Omni-Channel and Unified Contact Center services, setting new benchmarks in both the private and public sectors. Through strategic partnerships with leading technology providers, Mellon delivers comprehensive, tailored solutions to major banks, financial institutions, commercial enterprises, and public organizations. With operations in over 16 countries and a central hub in Greece, Mellon remains dedicated to driving technological innovation and delivering lasting value.
For more information on the conference and the full agenda, visit: www.banktech.gr.
Contact:
Mellon Group
Group Marketing & Communications dept.
marketing@mellongroup.com
Press Ofiice
pressoffice@mellongroup.com
