SUMMIT PROGRAM – BFUTR 2025 Innovation Leadership Big Ideas

Partner Lounges

Leadership Leap: Moving from Individual Contributor to Leading Tech Teams

Being a leader in tech today means more than just strong technical skills or personal performance. Join us for a candid conversation on what it takes to make the leap. Hear real stories and practical examples of the skills and mindset shifts that have helped our speakers thrive in leadership roles

Speakers

Mo Attia

BMO

Managing Director, PM Data & Analytics

Kuruvilla Jacob

BMO

Head, Wealth Digital Delivery, Wealth Management Technology

Network & Mingle

Take a break, meet new people & recharge.

Unlock your Business Potential

Looking to unlock your business potential? Join us as our business banking team shares what BMO can do to take your business to the next level, tips and opportunities for Black owned businesses.

Speakers

Obot Egbo-Egbo

BMO

Senior Relationship Manager

Calvin Pascall

Nobellum

Chief Revenue Officer at Nobellum, Strategic Advisor & Coach

Tricia McCool

BMO

Executive Leader, CBCC Board Member

Hosna Kadary (Moderator)

BMO

National Market Leader for Zero Barriers to Business at BMO

The Business Impacts of Generative AI & Emerging Technologies

Generative AI and emerging technologies are transforming industries, but how do we separate hype from real business value?​

In this session, our BMO experts will explore where AI is already driving impact – from efficiencies and productivity gains, to customer experiences and new business models – we’ll unpack practical examples of technology driving real business value and discuss how tech professionals can prepare themselves for what’s next.

Speakers

Arun Kumar (Moderator)

BMO

Director & Senior Technology Officer, BMO Private Wealth Technology

Cassandra Pennant

BMO

Senior Product Owner

Geoff Langdon

BMO

Head of Technology, Canadian Wealth, Digital & Insurance

Rav Bharania

BMO

Chief Digital Transformation, Insurance

Building your Network: How to Build and Leverage your Network Today, Tomorrow, and Beyond

Building strong networks throughout your career can have great impact on your overall career journey. Let’s discuss the difference between mentorship and sponsorship and why it’s important to continue to grow your networks at all stages of your career journey.​

Speaker

Tamekia Muhammad

BMO

Head of U.S. Personal and Business Banking Technology Project Delivery Office

Binaifer Khushrooshahi

BMO

Head, B2C Platform Strategy and Operations

Fabien Youbissi

BMO

Managing Director, Global Markets

Joëlle Mulombo (Moderator)

BMO

Director, One Client, Wealth

Networking with Team BMO

Join us as we wind down from the hustle of BFUTR and mix and mingle with team BMO and other conference go’ers

Turn Up, Turnover

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