SME onboarding remains slow, costly, and manual, causing high drop-offs and delays. In today’s digital-first era, SME onboarding is a critical growth frontier. This keynote reveals how banks can harness AI-powered automation and real-time orchestration to transform onboarding from a costly chore into a seamless, strategic advantage—driving faster customer acquisition, operational agility, and scalable growth that redefines competitive leadership in business banking.