Peter Orban

Enterprise AI Technologiest Lenovo

Peter Orban brings a 20+ year track record of making emerging technology practical for business. His expertise is built on a deep foundation ranging from early Big Data and Machine Learning to advanced Computer Vision and Physical AI. Today, he leads Enterprise AI strategy for BFSI at Lenovo, helping financial institutions operationalize workloads where failure is not an option. Whether optimizing low-latency trading algorithms or deploying AI at the branch edge, Peter focuses on execution. As part of Lenovo's Enterprise AI team, he helps clients leverage purpose-built AI architecture to solve complex problems—balancing performance with regulatory compliance. He acts as a translator between technical possibility and business value, accelerating time-to-market for critical financial infrastructure.

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Equipping Teams and Branches to be Human-First, Tech-Assisted Relationship Builders

10:30 AM Workshop: Beyond Transactions: A Discussion on Advisory, AI & the Future of Branch Profitability

As transactions continue to migrate to digital channels, the future of branch profitability increasingly depends on advice, guidance, and relationship-building. This interactive discussion explores how leading banks are adapting staffing models, performance metrics, and technology investments—including AI—to succeed in an advisory-led world.

Winning Hearts and Minds: The Future Is Digital, Connected, and Exciting!

9:30 AM Keynote: FaceTime vs. Face Time: Is Human Service the Last Competitive Advantage for Branches?

For decades, banks have invested heavily in technology to improve customer experience. Yet as digital capabilities converge, one question remains: what still differentiates one bank from another?

Based on data from the FDIC, Google Maps, and other sources, this session examines whether the quality and availability of face-to-face service helps explain differences in customer satisfaction, deposit growth, and branch profitability — and whether human service has become banking's last sustainable competitive advantage.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Peter.

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