MEA’s Banking Expectation Gap

Discover how MEA’s banks can close the customer expectation gap and why technology readiness matters.

LIVE SESSION: Tuesday, 17th November 2026, 10:00am GMT

Nearly three-quarters of consumers are only moderately satisfied or less with their primary bank. What would persuade them to stay, or give them a reason to switch?

Join Celent, Temenos and MEA banking leaders to explore what customers expect from personalization, payments and fraud protection; where they see value in AI-enabled banking; and how banks can close the expectation gap by investing in the technology capabilities that matter most.

Agenda

The customer expectation gap

What the research reveals about consumer satisfaction, loyalty and expectations around personalization, payments and fraud protection.

The role of AI in customer engagement

Where consumers welcome AI-enabled guidance and support, where they remain cautious, and how banks can preserve trust and human oversight

The technology response

Why visible digital improvements alone may not meet rising expectations, and how investments in critical systems can enable more intelligent and responsive customer engagement.

Speakers

Zil Bareisis

Director, Banking and Payments, Celent

Christos Panagopoulos

Business Solutions Director for Middle East and Africa – Temenos

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Join Celent, Temenos and MEA banking leaders to explore what could turn moderate satisfaction into stronger loyalty, and what that means for bank strategy and investment.

You’ll discover: 

  • What customers expect from personalization, advisory and AI-enabled banking experiences
  • Where AI can improve guidance and service while preserving trust and human oversight
  • Why digital channel investment alone may not close the expectation gap
  • Which critical technology capabilities banks need to support sustained innovation

Register now to gain independent analyst insights and perspectives on the future of banking in MEA on 17th November 2026, 10:00am GMT