Brain Gain: IT in Financial Services — Building the AI-Ready Enterprise

The 7th Brain Gain webinar — Monday 30 June 2025, 8:00 PM Ramallah time, online.

Session title: IT in Financial Services: Building the AI-Ready Enterprise

As the financial sector undergoes rapid technological transformation, this session explored how institutions can strategically prepare for the AI era. Mr. Elhor addressed critical topics such as modernising legacy systems, enabling data-driven decision-making, and building agile, future-ready teams.

About the speaker

Mr. Bassel Elhor is Vice President, Retail Payments, Business Banking & Airmiles Technology at Bank of Montreal (BMO) in Canada. He is a distinguished Lebanese leader in digital technology with a strong track record in leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives. His expertise lies in developing multi-channel platforms and delivering business-oriented innovation through a practical, results-driven approach.

Brain Gain is a pioneering initiative launched by Palestine TechnoPark as part of the Palestine Diaspora Technology Network. It aims to bridge local and diaspora tech talent, strengthen technological capabilities in Palestine, and boost innovation through expert-led webinars, knowledge exchange and meaningful global connection.