July 24, 2025
Private Dinner

Beyond Legacy: Accelerating Financial Transformation with AI

Thursday, July 24 
GEORGE Restaurant, Toronto - 6:00pm
Legacy banking systems have long underpinned financial institutions, yet today's digital-first world demands agility, resilience, and efficiency. How can banks modernize effectively by embedding AI within core processes to avoid disruption and maximize value?

Join an intimate, invitation-only discussion with senior financial services leaders to explore how the industry is tackling core banking transformation with AI-driven processes. Over an evening of conversation and fine dining, we'll discuss:

Lessons learned from recent modernization efforts integrating AI—what worked, what didn’t
Navigating the complexity of legacy systems while driving AI-powered innovation
Key trends shaping the future of core banking—from AI-embedded process automation to scalable governance

WHAT TO EXPECT

6:00pm - Pre-dinner drinks reception hosted by Appian and a chance to meet fellow guests
6:30pm - Seating for dinner - introductions and opening remarks
6:45pm - Dinner service begins - independently facilitated discussions.
9:00pm - Coffees & Teas - summary of evening and closing remarks
This closed-door, executive-only event is designed to foster candid dialogue and industry insight-sharing. Looking forward to seeing you there!
Register

WHERE

GEORGE Restaurant
111C Queen St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1S2
Since opening in 2003, GEORGE Restaurant has established its place as an acclaimed culinary destination and is known today as one of the best fine dining experiences in the country. The ideal downtown location, warm hospitality, and vibrant space ensure an ambiance and experience second to none.

MEET YOUR HOST

John Trapani
Industry Leader - Financial Services at Appian
With over 20 years in financial services technology, John has led large-scale transformation projects across core banking, risk management, and automation. Before joining Appian, he served as Managing Director at Fitch Ratings, overseeing critical platforms powering global credit ratings. Now, as Industry Leader at Appian—the world leader in process orchestration and AI integration—John helps financial institutions seamlessly embed AI within processes to achieve efficiency, compliance, and measurable business outcomes.

ABOUT US

Appian is a software company that orchestrates business processes. The Appian Platform empowers leaders to design, automate, and optimize important processes from start to finish. With our industry-leading platform and commitment to customer success, Appian is trusted by top organizations to drive transformational process change.
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