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Scotiabank
VisaSilicon Valley Innovation Center
One-Day Agenda · June 8, 2026

Silicon Valley
Go & See Immersion

Reimagining Banking Through Innovation, AI, and Customer Experience.

Monday, June 8, 2026
Bay Area · Silicon Valley
3 Company Visits
Prepared for Scotiabank Leadership
Program Overview

A day inside the engine of global innovation.

This executive immersion program is designed for Scotiabank Latin America regional leaders to engage directly with some of Silicon Valley's leading technology and innovation companies, exploring how digital transformation, AI, payments, and customer experience are reshaping the future of financial services.

Throughout the day, participants will join executive briefings and interactive discussions with Amazon, PayPal, and Meta, gaining practical insights into innovation strategies, fintech transformation, omnichannel engagement, and emerging AI-driven customer experiences.

Practical Information

Everything you need on the ground.

Hotel Information

San Francisco

Hyatt Regency San Francisco, Downtown SOMA

50 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103

Expected Weather

Palo Alto · June 8, 2026

23–29°C (73–85°F)

Lows 11–14°C (51–58°F). Mild with cool mornings.

Light layers and a jacket recommended.

Program Contact

Tawab Fakhri

Tawab Fakhri

Innovation Evangelist at SVIC

IDs & Dress Code

  • Have your ID ready for all company visits
  • Business casual throughout
  • No ties required
  • Comfortable walking shoes
Speakers & Faculty

Voices of the day.

Leading experts and evangelists hosting Scotiabank within their organizations — each bringing a distinct perspective on how Silicon Valley truly builds, scales, and deploys.

Agenda · June 8, 2026

The day, hour by hour.

All times Pacific (PT)
  1. Pick up location:
    Hyatt Regency San Francisco, 50 3rd St, San Francisco, CA 94103
  2. 8:00 – 9:00 AM
    Transfer to Amazon
  3. Session
    9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

    Amazon - Transforming Customer Experience – Lessons from the Trenches

    Jackson Aimiuwu · Head of Solutions Architecture, US FSI Payments @ AWS
    SJC18 Amazon, 2100 University Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303, United States
    • 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
    • Transforming customer experience at scale
    • AI, data, and digital innovation
    • Payments, commerce, and customer engagement
    • Ecosystems, partnerships, and growth strategies
    • 10:00 AM · Q&A — Open discussion and deep dive on key topics
  4. 10:30 – 11:00 AM
    Transfer to venue
  5. Session
    11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

    PayPal — Digital Transformation in Fintech

    John Starke · Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, PayPal
    555 University Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
    • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    • Digital transformation in payments and fintech ecosystems
    • Cross-border payments, Hyperwallet, and BNPL
    • AI in fraud, risk, and customer experience
    • Embedded finance and digital wallets
    • Future of bank–fintech partnerships
    • 12:00 PM · Q&A — Discussion and deep dives on key topics
  6. 12:30 – 1:00 PM
    Lunch
  7. 1:00 – 1:30 PM
    Transfer to Meta
  8. Session
    1:30 – 4:00 PM

    Meta — Omnichannel Customer Experience

    Dan Nieves · Global Head of Executive Engagement, Meta Reality Labs Channing Hancock Christensen · Director, Product and Business Marketing, Meta Ben Fohner · Director, Product Management, Meta
    301 Airport Blvd. Burlingame, CA 94010
    • Company visit, presentation & Q&A
    • 1:30 PM · Arrival, registration & refreshments
    • 1:35 PM · Welcome to the Meta Executive Briefing Center
    • 1:50 PM · Partner Insights (Partner Top of Mind)
    • 2:00 PM · Executive Welcome (Meta Top of Mind)
    • 2:10 PM · The Future of Human Connection: Wearables & the Visionary Outlook
    • 2:40 PM · Hands-on Demo
    • 3:10 PM · Conversational Commerce with Agentic AI
    • 3:40 PM · Reflections & Q&A
    • 3:50 PM · Closing Remarks
    • 3:55 PM · Adjourn
  9. 4:00 PM
    Return to San Francisco