Can Arkali
Senior Director - Scores Analytics FICO
Can Arkali is a Senior Director in Scores Analytics, where he leads the research and development of alternative data and beyond-credit solutions, which include FICO® Score XD, UltraFICO® Score and FICO® Safe Driving Score. Prior to this, Can has performed the role of analytic reviewer on the development and deployment of several FICO® Scores in North America. Can’s recent accomplishments include playing an integral part in the research, design and development of UltraFICO® Score and the FICO® Score 10 Suite and leading analytic teams in the research, development and deployment of credit risk and non-credit risk models.
Can holds a B. S. in Systems and Information Engineering from the University of Virginia with a concentration in Computer and Information Systems.
2026 Agenda Sessions
Is it ‘game over’ for the credit score?
In the game of lending, credit scores have kept track of who is winning and who is losing for decades. Today, ‘alternative' data sources and methodologies from yesterday have become mainstream as lenders, regulators and consumers grapple with a changing economy. What’s working today and what will scale tomorrow on the new field of play?
Takeaways:
• Explore the emerging underwriting models
• Learn how AI interprets cashflow and behavior in credit decisioning.
• Hear how inclusion-focused lenders are balancing risk and mission.
Wednesday 01 April 08:50 - 09:30 Lending
AI & Agentic Systems
Crypto & Digital Assets
Data & Personalization
Security & Fraud
Takeaways:
• Explore the emerging underwriting models
• Learn how AI interprets cashflow and behavior in credit decisioning.
• Hear how inclusion-focused lenders are balancing risk and mission. Lending US/Pacific
