SPEAKER

Abhy Shanker

AI Advisory Services
Mastercard

With a career spanning the full lifecycle of AI technology—from product development and consulting to sales and business development—Abhy brings a multidimensional perspective to the future of finance. Currently, he leads AI Advisory Services at Mastercard for North America, where he is spearheading the evolution of agentic commerce, redefining how autonomous systems drive value in the global economy.

Abhy’s expertise is anchored in the banking sector and enriched by an extensive global footprint. Having lived and worked in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Qatar, China, Philippines, Italy, and India, he possesses a rare ability to navigate diverse regulatory landscapes and cultural nuances. This international background, combined with a deep technical understanding of AI, allows Abhy to bridge the gap between complex emerging technologies and scalable business outcomes for the world’s leading financial institutions.

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