Financial Services in the Age of AI (This is an official event of #NYFTW26) (In person event)

Financial Services in the Age of AI is a Cabaka-hosted event during NY Fintech Week 2026, taking place at Savills Headquarters in New York City (In Person) in partnership with Savills. The event will convene leaders from banking, insurance, real estate, AI, and fintech to discuss how financial institutions are adopting AI in practice, with a focus on enterprise use cases, risk management, board oversight, governance, and measurable business impact.
Featuring perspectives from industry, academia, and technology, the discussion is designed for financial services executives, fintech builders, AI founders, investors, and strategic partners looking to better understand how AI is reshaping the future of financial services. The evening will create a forum for practical dialogue, relationship building, and cross-sector collaboration among those driving innovation across the industry.

Agenda
6:00–6:30 PM — Welcome Reception & ChaCha Butter Private Chef Tasting
6:30–6:40 PM — Fireside Chat with Eva Shih, Savills
Culture Chat: How AI Is Impacting Employees’ Day-to-Day Work
6:40–6:45 PM — Break
6:45–7:05 PM — Business Panel with Glean & BairesDev
AI Adoption Journey: Large Banks vs. Community Banks
7:05–7:10 PM — Break
7:10–7:25 PM — Technical Fireside Chat with Professor Frederic Siboulet, NYU
AI Models, Responsible AI, and the Convergence of AI & Web3
7:25–7:30 PM — ChaCha Butter Brand & Tasting Journey
7:30–8:00 PM — Networking

Speaker Background:
Cabaka – Moderator
Cabaka is an AI-enabled fintech and advisory company focused on helping financial institutions modernize operations, strengthen decision-making, and expand access to credit. The firm works at the intersection of banking, lending, data, and responsible AI, while also developing technology solutions to address underserved financing needs.
Savills
Savills is a leading global real estate advisory firm providing services across commercial leasing, investment sales, property management, valuation, and strategic consulting. The firm works with corporate, institutional, and private clients to help them navigate complex real estate decisions across markets and asset classes.
Glean
Glean is an enterprise AI platform that helps organizations search, understand, and act on knowledge across internal systems, making it easier for employees to find information and work more efficiently. The company is backed by Citi Ventures and has been adopted by major enterprises, including leading banks and insurance companies, as part of the growing wave of enterprise AI deployment.
BairesDev
BairesDev is a leading nearshore software development company that provides custom engineering, staff augmentation, and AI development services to global enterprises. It is known for leveraging top technology talent across Americas to help companies build and scale high-performing digital products.
NYU Finance and Risk Engineering Program Adjunct Professor
NYU’s Finance and Risk Engineering program prepares students to apply advanced financial theory and quantitative methods to real-world market and risk challenges. Its adjunct faculty bring substantial industry experience, helping connect academic rigor with practical application.
Chacha Butter
Inspired by the Ethiopian tradition of niter kibbeh, ChaCha Butter is chef-crafted and slow simmered with spices to create a rich, aromatic butter that transforms everyday cooking.
This is an official event of #NYFTW26