Event | June 11, 2025

Finastra roundtable: The evolution of trade finance

Join us in Paris this June to hear from corporate banking experts on the dynamics of trade finance within the current geopolitical context. Explore emerging trends, market shifts, technological advancements, and the role of AI in transforming trade finance.

Finastra roundtable: The evolution of trade finance
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June 11, 2025
Wednesday

 

10:00 AM – 12:30 PM CET
Followed by lunch and Trade User Group session until 5:30 PM

 

Finastra offices
42 Rue Washington, Paris
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Register for this exclusive event to delve into evolving market trends, the impact of geopolitics, and the reconfiguration of trade relationships.

We’ll also examine how AI is driving the digital transformation of trade finance, propelling growth in the banking sector through practical applications, key benefits, and real-world examples.

You’ll have the opportunity to engage with Finastra experts on solutions designed to advance the trade modernization journey.


Agenda

Time

Sessions and speakers

10:00 AM

Arrival and registration

10:30 - 10:35 AM

Welcome and introduction

10:35 - 11:00 AM

Opening keynote: Exploring market trends and recent shifts, geopolitics and reconfiguration of trade relationships

  • Tomasch Kubiak, Policy Manager, International Chamber of Commerce Global Banking Commission

11:00 - 11:40 AM

Panel: AI in trade finance: a game changer? A look into how AI is driving the digital transformation of trade finance

  • Arnaud Declochez, Global Head IT Trade Finance, BNP Paribas
  • Andre Casterman, Board Member, International Trade and Forfaiting Association; Founder, Casterman Advisory
  • Dr. Marc Pfeiffer, Capital Markets Lead EMEA, Microsoft
  • Edwin de Groot, Chief Revenue Officer, Conpend
  • Moderated by: Elena Sankova, Global Solution Consultant, Head of European Transaction Banking, Finastra

11:40 - 12:20 PM

Finastra keynote: Navigating trade finance – solutions for today and tomorrow

  • Philippe Richaud, Head of Product for Trade & Supply Chain Finance, Finastra
  • Julian Lee, Global Head of Strategic Consulting, Finastra

12:20 - 1:30 PM

Lunch

1:30 - 5:30 PM

Trade User Group session

Speakers


Tomasch Kubiak

Andre Casterman

Dr. Marc Pfeiffer

Edwin de Groot

Tomasch Kubiak
Policy Manager
International Chamber of Commerce
Global Banking Commission

Andre Casterman
Board Member
ITFA
Founder
Casterman Advisory

Dr. Marc Pfeiffer
Capital Markets Lead EMEA
Microsoft

Edwin de Groot
Chief Revenue Officer
Conpend

Arnaud Declochez

Elena Sankova

Philippe Richaud

Julian Lee

Arnaud Declochez
Global Head IT Trade Finance
BNP Paribas

Elena Sankova
Global Solution Consultant
Head of European Transaction Banking
Finastra

Philippe Richaud
Head of Product, Trade & Supply Chain Finance
Finastra

Julian Lee
Global Head of Strategic Consulting
Finastra

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