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Join us for a members-only roundtable discussion on the banking industry this June!
Join us June 17th, 2026, for an EDM Association banking industry members-only roundtable discussion, featuring Elisa Kendall (ontologist) focused on how financial institutions can improve data consistency, usability, and AI readiness through ontologies (including FIBO) and knowledge graphs. This virtual, closed, peer-level discussion is open exclusively to EDM Association members from the banking industry.
Upon registration, participants will be sent a survey asking to prioritize the topics according to your interest in exploring and discussing them.
Register your interest below to attend an informative session on:
- What ontologies are and why they matter in banking: Plain-language overview of how ontologies (including FIBO) improve data consistency, regulatory reporting, and risk management.
- Knowledge Graphs in practice: How connected data models help link products, customers, and transactions to create a more unified and usable data foundation.
- Intersection with AI/LLMs: Where semantic data structures improve AI performance and explainability, and where gaps and challenges still exist.
- Real-world banking use cases: Practical examples including fraud detection, client 360 views, and regulatory compliance.
- Interactive discussion and Q&A: Focus on real-world application, challenges, and how banks can operationalize these approaches.
Why attend this session:
- Exchange insights in a closed group of industry peers
- Discuss practical approaches to implementing standards and overcoming issues
- Help shape future discussions of Banking Members
Meeting Agenda:
- Welcome & Introductions
- What Ontologies Are & Why They Matter in Banking
- Knowledge Graphs in Practice
- Intersection with AI & LLMs
- Member Discussion: Current & Future Use of FIBO
- Interactive Discussion & Roundtable Exchange
- Closing Remarks & Next Steps
NOTE: Discussion will be held under the Chatham House Rule. Participants are free to use the information shared during the discussion, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of any speaker or participant may be revealed. This ensures open and candid dialogue in a confidential setting. The meeting will not be recorded. A summary of the topics discussed will be made available after the meeting.
