Bharat Fintech Summit 2026

WHO WE ARE

We at The Digital Fifth lead comprehensive digital transformation in the BFSI ecosystem. Collaborating with visionary BFSI leaders and dynamic tech-fin founders, our digital-native DNA and practitioner-based approach enable us to deliver straightforward solutions to current challenges. With our exceptional foresight into future trends, we are uniquely equipped to provide tech-driven, innovative solutions that meet the evolving financial needs of digitally savvy customers.

Driving BFSI transformation with visionary leadership, future-focused insights, and innovative tech solutions for the digital age.

Team

Our Founders

Sameer Singh Jaini

31+

Years of experience

SAMEER SINGH JAINI

Founder & CEO

Sameer Singh Jaini, a visionary fintech leader, with a 31 year experience in BFSI industry, architects digital shifts as CEO of The Digital Fifth.

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Shashank Shekhar

20+

Years of experience

SHASHANK SHEKHAR

Co-Founder & Head of Consulting

Over 20 years of experience in managing technology setup and security & governance functions, worked on the design & execution of digital strategy & transformation initiatives.

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Sreekant R

30+

Years of experience

SREEKANT RUDRABHATLA

Head of Sales & Partnerships

Built sales teams nationally, building sales funnel and revenue stream from ground zero for multiple products – TV channels, print, Martech product launched and made them profitable.

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Vikrant Kulkarni-3

15+

Years of experience

VIKRANT KULKARNI

Director

Hands-on experience in managing Payments and API technologies, part of core banking migration and digital transformation teams.

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  • Managed Payment Technology Infrastructure for Banks
  • Experienced in setting up API Banking Framework & Solution around the same
  • Developed & Managed applications running on APIs
  • Active Participation in managing interfaces migration for core banking upgrade.
2025
2025

  • Successfully held our 3nd Edition of Bharat Fintech Summit in Feb’25
  • Scaled Secured Lending practice
  • Scaling PMO practice
  • Published
    - HL LAP Report
    - UPI: Real time payment
2024
2024

  • Successfully held our 2nd Edition of Bharat Fintech Summit in Feb’24
  • Scaled Regulatory and Compliance engagements
  • Led Fintech Onboarding for Banks
  • Launched Insurance Transformation Practice
2023
2023

  • Successfully held our Inaugural event- Bharat Fintech Summit 2023
  • Successfully completed the 5th Cohort of Executive Program.
  • Scaled Embedded Finance Practice
  • Launched our Online Courses
  • Entry into East African Market
2022
2022

  • Facilitated fundraising activities for financial services institutions
  • Expanded and set up base in Bangalore
  • Launched Embedded Finance Practice
2021
2021

  • Launched Executive Program in Fintech, Open Banking & Financial Blockchain
  • Onboarded larger consulting engagements
2019 - 2020
2019 - 2020

  • Strategic Convener to Indian FinTech Forum Awards (IFTA)
  • Entry into the Middle East market
  • Launched B2B Digital Finance training
  • Scaled FinTech Bazaar
2017 - 2018
2017 - 2018

  • FinTech grant from Maharashtra Government
  • First International Assignment with entry into South East Asia
  • India’s first FinTech training cohort
  • First FinTech Bazaar

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Sameer Singh Jaini

31+

Years of experience

  • Sameer Singh Jaini, a visionary fintech leader, with a 31 year experience in BFSI industry, architects digital shifts as CEO of The Digital Fifth. Mastermind behind India's Fintech Bazaar & Bharat Fintech Summit, he pioneers open banking, reshaping finance. Impressive track record includes pioneering digital initiatives for DCB Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Citibank. Expertise showcased through India's First Fintech & Open Banking Masterclass and Fintech Podcast. Awarded for Best CIO and Innovation, his legacy shapes finance's future, forging global fintech alliances.

Profile highlights:

  • As CEO of The Digital Fifth, revolutionized banking through open banking strategies, reshaping customer experiences.
  • Innovatively crafted India's Fintech Bazaar, igniting collaboration and industry-wide transformation.
  • Spearheaded pioneering turnkey solutions, driving fintech alliances and propelling financial institutions into the digital age.
  • Transformed DCB Bank as CTO, launching India's First Aadhaar-based ATM and pioneering omnichannel platform.
  • Led digital initiatives at Kotak Mahindra Bank and Citibank, driving core banking transformations and innovative digital solutions.
  • Spearheaded Finacle Core Banking implementation for Discover Bank in the US, achieving rapid program turnaround and enhanced customer service.
Shashank Shekhar

20+

Years of experience

  • Over 20 years of experience in managing technology setup and security & governance functions, worked on the design & execution of digital strategy & transformation initiatives
  • Managed Technology Infrastructure, Digital Banking & Governance functions at Bank; as well built open Banking strategy & implementation of the same for the Bank including onboarding of partners
  • Deep understanding of banking technologies; Won IDC award for Omni Channel Framework
  • Build Technology & Digital Strategy for DCB Banks and multiple other Banks & Financial Institutions Managing Security & IT Governance frameworks for Banks and others

Key Projects:

  • LOS/LMS Evaluation & Implementation
  • Build Financial Service Strategies for Financial Institutions
  • Advisory and compliance services for Banks
  • Assess Cyber Security Tools for Banks/NBFCs
Sreekant R

30+

Years of experience

  • Built sales teams nationally, building sales funnel and revenue stream from ground zero for multiple products – TV channels, print, Martech product launched and made them profitable
  • Print: The Times of India Regional News Channel: TV9, PT
  • News, V6 News Regional GEC: PY Radio: Hello FM Martech
  • Product: Resultricks (Omni channel Marketing Automation Tool)
  • Fintech: Credolab, Lokyata, GLIB

New product launch strategies through Digital platform:

  • Auto: Swift, Dzire, Ertiga
  • Consumer durables: Whirlpool
  • Insurance: Met Life FMCG: Oriflame
  • Education: LPU and The Digital Fifth Certification Program
  • Events B2B: Bharat Fintech Summit, Brand Equity Quiz, IFTA B2C: Large format Entertainment events
Vikrant Kulkarni-3

15+

Years of experience

  • Hands-on experience in managing Payments and API technologies, part of core banking migration and digital transformation teams
  • Deep understanding of Digital products and experience in managing products from technology perspective Active participation in shaping up payments stack and digital solutions for Banks and technology experience from MNCs

Key Projects:

  • Managed Payment Technology Infrastructure for Banks
  • Experienced in setting up API Banking Framework & Solution around the same
  • Developed & Managed applications running on APIs
  • Active Participation in managing interfaces migration for core banking upgrade.
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