Dr. Ritesh Jain, a top 10 Global Fintech Leader, founder, tech enthusiast, and seasoned board advisor, has over two decades of experience in global Digital Technology, Business Transformation, and Operations. As a regular speaker at global conferences on Fintechs, Emerging Tech, Banks, and Payments, he has made a lasting impact on the industry. Formerly the COO and Global Head of Digital Tech at HSBC, he led the future of Payments at VISA and introduced Apple Pay. At Maersk, he spearheaded technology and innovation, establishing Digital Centers of Excellence and robust high-availability platforms. His contributions earned him a PhD in Payments Innovation, Open Banking, and Financial Inclusion. Dr. Jain is a founding member of the World Metaverse Council, Blockchain Associations, IBM/Informa’s AI Community, and a visiting faculty member at leading business schools. He also serves as a member advisor of the G20 GPFI and offers guidance to major payment programs and banks worldwide while advising banks and central banks on emerging tech and the future of banking and payments.

ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 42 ScopeSC 42 develops international standards for artificial intelligence.SC 42’s unique holistic approach considers the entire AI ecosystem, by looking at technology capability and non-technical requirements, such as business, regulatory and policy requirements, application domain needs, and ethical and societal concerns.Standardization in the area of Artificial Intelligence.

As central banks worldwide grapple with unprecedented challenges in economic stability and policy effectiveness, artificial intelligence has emerged as a critical tool to forecast trends, adapt to real-time market changes, and enhance policy precision. But alongside its potential, AI introduces significant ethical and governance complexities that must be addressed to ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability in the financial system. This keynote explores how AI can elevate the role of central banks, enabling them to act more swiftly and accurately while upholding the highest standards of ethical responsibility. Attendees will gain insights into practical frameworks for responsible AI deployment in central banking and explore real-world examples of how institutions are navigating this complex yet promising frontier. The session will leave industry leaders with actionable strategies to harness AI’s potential in policy-making without compromising public trust.