Seismic Sessions | Executive Breakfast
The Growth Blueprint
Creating growth in an AI world for financial services
AI is reshaping how financial services firms compete, engage clients and create capacity for growth. Yet technology alone is not a growth strategy. Success depends on the operating model around it: trusted content, clear governance, connected teams and a disciplined approach to adoption and measurement.
Hosted by Ambassador Christine J. Toretti
U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden
Ambassador Toretti will welcome guests to her official residence and formally open the morning with brief remarks.
Featuring Marianne Drain
Senior Commercial Officer, U.S. Embassy in Stockholm
Marianne will share a regional commercial perspective, including the trends and opportunities influencing the Nordic business environment. Her full biography will be added shortly.
Why Attend?
Financial services leaders are being asked to find new sources of growth while navigating economic uncertainty, changing client expectations and rapid advances in AI. This breakfast brings together regional context, enablement expertise and peer perspectives to examine what an effective growth blueprint now requires.
Expect a concise, senior-level programme with practical ideas you can take back to your organisation. The focus will be on how to connect strategy, people, content, data, governance and technology so AI can support measurable commercial outcomes rather than remain an isolated experiment
Secure your place
Places are limited to keep the conversation focused and valuable. Register your interest and the Seismic team will confirm your place by email.
What you will experience
A welcome from Ambassador Christine J. Toretti. Begin the morning with brief remarks from the Ambassador as she welcomes guests to her official residence.
A regional commercial perspective. Hear from Marianne Drain, Senior Commercial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Stockholm, on the trends and opportunities shaping the Nordic business environment.
A practical growth blueprint. Explore the foundations financial services firms need to turn AI investment into stronger commercial execution and measurable growth.
Responsible AI in practice. Consider how trusted content, permissions, governance and human oversight can help firms scale AI with confidence.
Nordic peer perspectives. Hear how senior leaders are approaching AI, advisor enablement and commercial transformation across the region.
Meaningful connections. Build relationships and exchange ideas with senior peers in an informal and exclusive breakfast setting.
What you will take away
- A clearer view of the commercial forces and opportunities shaping the Nordic region
- A practical framework for building growth around AI, rather than treating AI as a standalone initiative
- Ideas for moving high-value use cases from pilot programmes into everyday relationship and revenue workflows
- Ways to align Sales, Marketing, Enablement, Technology and Compliance around shared growth outcomes
- A more meaningful approach to measurement that connects adoption to productivity, client engagement and commercial impact
- New connections with Nordic peers navigating the same opportunities and constraints
Who should attend
This invitation-led breakfast is designed for senior leaders in banking, asset management, wealth management and insurance who are responsible for commercial growth, client engagement or transformation, including:
- Sales and distribution leaders
- Revenue and sales enablement leaders
- Marketing and client engagement leaders
- Digital, data and AI transformation leaders
- Revenue operations and commercial excellence leaders
- Technology, governance and compliance stakeholders
Meet your host
Ambassador Christine J. Toretti
U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden
Christine J. Toretti was nominated to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden in January 2025 and confirmed by the U.S. Senate in September 2025. She is the former Chairman and CEO of S.W. Jack Drilling Company and previously served as Chairman of S&T Bank. Her leadership has spanned business, culture, humanitarian work and collegiate sport, with a longstanding commitment to advancing women across corporate life, politics and the arts. She is a recipient of the Athena International Global Award.
Ambassador Toretti will welcome guests and share an overview of commerce across the region.
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:30am | Arrival, breakfast & networking |
| 9:00am | Welcome from Ambassador Christine J. Toretti and an overview of commerce across the region |
| 9:15am | The Growth Blueprint: Creating growth in an AI world for financial services |
| 9:50am | Executive discussion, peer perspectives and questions |
| 10:20am | Closing reflections and continued networking |
| 10:30am | Event concludes |
Frequently asked questions
Who is this event for?
The breakfast is designed for senior financial services leaders responsible for sales, distribution, marketing, enablement, client engagement, transformation, technology or governance.
Is there a cost to attend?
No. Attendance is complimentary, but places are limited and registration is required.
Where is the event taking place?
The breakfast will be held at the U.S. Ambassador's Residence, Nobelgatan 2, Stockholm.
What is the format?
This is an in-person executive breakfast combining a regional commerce perspective, financial services expertise, peer discussion and networking. Questions and shared experiences are encouraged.
Will the session be recorded?
No. This is an in-person peer discussion and will not be recorded.
When will my place be confirmed?
After you register, the Seismic team will review your request and confirm your place by email.
Build a clearer blueprint for financial services growth in an AI world.
Reserve your place at Seismic Sessions Stockholm for regional insight, practical ideas and meaningful conversation with Nordic peers.