Symcor spotlights at Open Banking Exhibition Canada 2025

Symcor spotlights at Open Banking Exhibition Canada 2025

Open Banking Expo Canada 2025: Empowering a Secure and Innovative Financial Future

Prepare for an exciting day of discussions, workshops, and demonstrations as the Open Banking Expo Canada 2025 takes place on June 17, 2025, in Toronto. This year's event, headline partnered by Symcor, is set to focus on the development and challenges in open banking, with a particular emphasis on secure and regulated consumer access to financial data, innovations in fintech, and fostering collaboration among banks, fintech companies, and regulators.

At the heart of the event is Saba Shariff, SVP and Chief Strategy, Product & Innovation Officer at Symcor, who will deliver the keynote address at 9:10 AM. Saba will share key insights on bridging trust and innovation in financial services, as well as lessons learned from global Open Banking pilots and how to adapt them for Canada's unique landscape.

Throughout the day, Saba will also join a panel discussion on June 17, 9:50 AM, to discuss key questions about Canada's Open Banking revolution. In addition, she will share her thoughts on the growing risks of screen scraping and the urgent need for secure, consent-based alternatives.

Symcor, in partnership with Konrad Group, will showcase a live demo of a Personal Financial Management chatbot at their booth (#14). This demo will explore technical architecture for secure AI integration with consent-based financial data, and will discuss critical security and privacy considerations for AI-powered financial products. Real-world use cases where conversational AI enhances customer financial wellness will also be highlighted.

The live demo will also delve into lessons learned from early implementations and common pitfall avoidance. By attending this demo, you'll gain valuable insights into how COR.CONNECT, Symcor's innovative platform, is helping financial institutions reduce operational risk, streamline compliance, accelerate innovation, and build consumer trust.

Joyce Wong, VP Payments & Open Banking at Symcor, will join Shruti Awasthi, Director of Open Banking Strategy at CIBC, for a conversation about diverse leadership perspectives driving better security, innovation, and consumer outcomes in financial technology.

A workshop on Designing conversational AI with Open Banking data will take place on June 17, from 11:05 AM to 12:05 PM. This workshop promises to provide attendees with a deeper understanding of how to create AI-powered financial solutions that prioritize consumer data privacy and security.

Karnan Ariaratnam from Symcor will also join the discussion on June 17, 9:50 AM, to discuss the critical role of cross-industry collaboration in Open Banking.

The Open Banking Expo Canada 2025 is more than just an event – it's a platform for fostering innovation, inclusion, and evolving business models in payments and financial services. With its focus on secure and regulated consumer access to financial data, this year's event promises to be an exciting and informative day for all attendees. Don't miss out – mark your calendars for June 17, 2025, and join the Open Banking Expo Canada 2025 in Toronto!

1. The Open Banking Expo Canada 2025, partnered by Symcor, focuses on open banking development and challenges, particularly secure and regulated consumer access to financial data, innovations in fintech, and collaborations among banks, fintech companies, and regulators.
2. Saba Shariff, SVP and Chief Strategy, Product & Innovation Officer at Symcor, will deliver the keynote address at 9:10 AM, sharing insights on bridging trust and innovation in financial services, lessons learned from global Open Banking pilots, and adapting them for Canada's unique landscape.
3. Saba Shariff will also join a panel discussion on June 17 at 9:50 AM to discuss Canada's Open Banking revolution, the growing risks of screen scraping, and the need for secure, consent-based alternatives.
4. Symcor, in partnership with Konrad Group, will showcase a live demo of a Personal Financial Management chatbot at booth #14, exploring secure AI integration with consent-based financial data, critical security and privacy considerations for AI-powered financial products, and real-world use cases where conversational AI enhances customer financial wellness.
5. Joyce Wong, VP Payments & Open Banking at Symcor, will discuss diverse leadership perspectives driving better security, innovation, and consumer outcomes in financial technology with Shruti Awasthi, Director of Open Banking Strategy at CIBC.
6. A workshop on Designing conversational AI with Open Banking data will take place on June 17, from 11:05 AM to 12:05 PM, promising attendees a deeper understanding of creating AI-powered financial solutions that prioritize consumer data privacy and security.
7. Karnan Ariaratnam from Symcor will discuss the critical role of cross-industry collaboration in Open Banking on June 17 at 9:50 AM.
8. The Open Banking Expo Canada 2025, taking place in Toronto on June 17, 2025, is a platform for fostering innovation, inclusion, and evolving business models in payments and financial services, with a focus on secure and regulated consumer access to financial data.

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