TBC Bank Group Highlights AI Leadership and Digital Innovation at Financial Times Global Banking Summit

London-listed TBC Bank Group (TBCG), which operates the leading financial services group in Georgia and one of the largest digital banking ecosystems in Uzbekistan, was a key participant at this year’s Global Banking Summit by the Financial Times, speaking on a main stage panel looking ahead to the shape of the banking sector in 2030.

The Global Banking Summit by The Financial Times is a key agenda-setting conference for the banking sector, bringing together the world’s most influential decision-makers across banking, fintech, regulation, policy and more. Across three days of rigorous discussion and debate, the summit shapes the future of our industry across the globe.

George Tkhelidze, Deputy CEO and Head of CIB and Wealth Management at TBC Bank, joined the CEO of Retail Banking at Lloyds, as well as speakers from Temenos and Encompass, to discuss rapidly changing customer expectations, transformative new AI technology and the steps banks must take to remain relevant and competitive over the next 5 years and beyond.

George Tkhelidze, who is also a member of TBC Bank Group’s executive committee, outlined how the Group is pioneering the future of banking and unlocking more value for its customers and shareholders, leveraging AI to build highly personalised, digital services that meet the demands of the modern consumer.

George Tkhelidze, Deputy CEO and Head of CIB and Wealth Management, TBC Bank: “I was delighted to share our unique perspective on the future of banking at one of the industry’s most important events, shining a light on the rapid innovation taking place in emerging markets like Georgia and Uzbekistan. Our dual engine growth model strongly positions TBC Bank Group to take advantage of this transformative new era, combining robust profitability from our operations in Georgia with a high-growth digital banking opportunity in dynamic Uzbekistan. Across both markets, we’re focused on leveraging AI and further digitalisation to meet changing customer habits and provide a best-in-class experience, unlocking more growth while maintaining strong profitability”.