The future of banking will not be defined by technology alone, but by the ability to combine innovation with trust, digital transformation with financial inclusion, and global expertise with local impact.
Connected by Trust is Asseco Poland's flagship international banking summit, bringing together senior executives from Kenya's cooperative financial sector and one of Europe's most advanced cooperative banking ecosystems to explore the future of financial services through collaboration, innovation and shared experience.
Held in Nairobi, this exclusive executive forum creates a unique platform for leaders of cooperative banks, SACCOs, credit unions, regulators, technology experts and strategic partners committed to accelerating digital transformation while strengthening financial inclusion across both emerging and mature markets.
Through keynote presentations, executive discussions and practical transformation case studies, participants will gain valuable insights into the strategies, technologies and partnerships shaping the next generation of cooperative banking.
More than a conference, Connected by Trust is a strategic dialogue between two countries united by a common belief: that community-based financial institutions remain essential to empowering businesses, strengthening local economies and delivering sustainable growth.
At a time when cooperative financial institutions are navigating rapid digital change, evolving customer expectations and increasing regulatory complexity, international collaboration has never been more important.
By connecting two successful cooperative banking ecosystems, the summit provides a platform to exchange proven practices, identify common challenges, explore scalable innovation and build long-term partnerships between Kenya and Poland.
Informal networking session connecting Polish and Kenyan delegates.
Opening by Asseco Poland, partners and the conference moderator
Connected by Trust: Why cooperative financial institutions matter more than ever
Cooperative banking around the World: trends, statistics and cross-market insights.
Putting members first: The CRM transformation journey
Different markets, shared values: What Kenya and Poland can learn from each other
Platform ecosystems: The next stage of digital transformation
Technology enablers shaping the future of cooperative banking
Connected by Trust: Turning ideas into action
Continuing the conversation. Building lasting partnerships
Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland
Mr. Wojciech Zajączkowski, Undersecretary of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland. He coordinates policy towards Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and Latin America, acts as the National Coordinator for International Development Cooperation and supervises the Department of Development Cooperation. Former ambassador of Poland in China, Russian Federation and Romania.
Global Development & Innovation Director, Asseco Poland
Marta is a Global Development & Innovation Director, driving strategic growth and digital transformation across the financial services industry. She specializes in building and scaling innovative solutions for corporate and SME banking, translating emerging market trends into tangible business value and competitive advantage.
With a strong track record of delivering complex transformation programs, she operates at the intersection of business, technology, and strategy. Her work focuses on enabling financial institutions to accelerate innovation, enhance customer-centricity, and future-proof their operating models in an increasingly digital and data-driven environment.
An internationally recognized leader, Marta is a recipient of the Global Excellence & Leadership Awards Dubai 2026 for her contributions to digital transformation and innovation in banking, as well as a distinguished honoree of “Strong Woman in IT 2025.” She is also an active advocate for increasing female representation in leadership and decision-making roles within the technology and financial sectors.
She combines strategic vision with execution excellence, consistently turning bold ideas into scalable initiatives. Passionate about the synergy between finance and technology, she brings a forward-looking, ecosystem-driven perspective to industry challenges.
Chief Revenue Officer for the Financial Sector Industry, Asseco Poland
Marek is Chief Revenue Officer for the Financial Sector Industry at Asseco Poland, where he leads global sales strategy and drives growth across the financial services landscape. With over 20 years of experience in banking, he has been at the forefront of advising financial institutions on complex business and technology transformations.
Throughout his career, he has held senior leadership roles in international organizations such as Hewlett-Packard and DNS/Arrow, covering areas from sales and marketing to outsourcing and strategic business development. Recognized for consistently delivering above targets, he was named Best Business & Sales Director in Central and Eastern Europe at Hewlett-Packard.
He combines deep industry expertise with a strong focus on innovation, believing that real impact comes from challenging the status quo and building solutions that create tangible value. His approach is rooted in relationships, trust, and long-term thinking.
Privately, he explores the intersections of quantum mechanics, human cognition, and the evolution of society - bringing a broader, systems-level perspective to business and leadership.
Software Delivery Director, Asseco Poland
Wojciech Nowak is a technology and product leader with over 18 years of experience in delivering mission-critical banking solutions. As Software Delivery Director at Asseco Poland, he leads large-scale teams building digital platforms for cooperative and commercial banks across multiple markets. He combines deep technical expertise with strong business perspective, focusing on scalable delivery, process excellence, and real customer value. His interests include GenAI, DevSecOps, and modern engineering leadership.
For more than three decades, Asseco Poland has helped financial institutions transform banking through technology. Today, our solutions support banks across more than 60 countries, enabling secure, scalable and future-ready financial services for millions of customers worldwide.
As digital banking enters a new era shaped by artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, platform ecosystems and rapidly evolving customer expectations, we believe success depends on more than technology alone. It requires trusted partnerships, shared knowledge and the courage to challenge conventional thinking.
That is why we created Connected by Trust.
More than a conference, it is an executive platform where banking leaders, innovators and technology experts come together to exchange practical experience, explore emerging technologies and shape the future of cooperative banking across Europe and Africa.
The next generation of banking will not be built in isolation.
It will be built by leaders who embrace innovation, learn from one another and turn ideas into meaningful transformation.
