Rewire your banking stack for 2026
Why attend
The future of banking is being built on technology. At Global Banking Summit, CIOs, CTOs and enterprise architects will move beyond the hype to examine real-world deployments of AI, cloud infrastructure and cyber resilience.
Explore where legacy systems meet emerging technologies—and leave with practical frameworks to future-proof your architecture and enhance operational efficiency.
Designed for leaders like you
Chief Information Officers
Chief Operating Officers
Heads of Enterprise Technology
Directors of Digital Transformation
Heads of IT
Enterprise Architects
Infrastructure Leads
A front-row seat to what’s next in banking
Real-world case studies of AI deployment at scale
Hear from global banking leaders and experts as they share real-world case studies — and what it means for the future of finance
Cybersecurity strategies to counter AI-enabled threats
Explore strategies to counter AI-enabled threats — and what’s needed to stay ahead
Benchmarking cloud migration and modernisation efforts
Hear from global banking leaders as they share real-world lessons from cloud migration and modernisation at scale — and where the industry is heading next
Your personalised agenda*
Disruption & Neobanking Stage
11:30 AM - Stage 2
The rise of challenger banks — what lessons have we learned?
12:15 PM - Stage 2
Embedded finance, super apps, and the future of customer engagement
12:40 PM - Stage 2
Dialogue: Regulatory hurdles for digital banks
Financial Crime & Cyber Resilience Stage
12:15 PM - Stage 3
Financial crime in the AI Era - can banks keep up?
12:40 PM - Stage 3
Cyber resilience in financial services – is the industry ready for a systemic attack?
Leadership & Strategy Stage
2:30 PM - Stage 1
Banking business models — Who will still be standing in 2030?
AI and Technology Stage
11:30 AM - Stage 1
From hype to execution — AI’s role in the bank of the future
12:00 PM - Stage 1
The future of banking infrastructure – can legacy systems survive?
12:40 PM - Stage 1
Quantum computing in financial services – When will the revolution arrive?
2:00 PM - Stage 1
AI-powered risk modelling in banking
2:30 PM - Stage 1
Operational AI — Where banks are seeing real impact
3:15 PM - Stage 1
Balancing trust and technology – Agentic AI in 2030
Payments, Digital Assets and Transactions Stage
11:30 AM - Stage 2
Tokenisation, liquidity and future transactions
12:00 PM - Stage 2
Real-time payments and digital asset evolution
2:30 PM - Stage 2
The cross-border payments revolution
Responsible Banking & Sustainable Growth Stage
2:30 PM - Stage 2
Financial inclusion – technology, innovation and access
4:35 PM - The Grand Hall
The role of banks in society
4:35 PM - The Grand Hall
Sustainable governance and long-term business value
Leadership & Strategy Stage
4:35 PM - The Grand Hall
Rewiring banking – Survival strategies for an industry in flux
Investment Banking Strategy Stage
11:30 AM - Stage 1
How will the investment banking business model evolve?
12:30 PM - Stage 1
Global vs. regional investment banks – does scale still define success?
2:00 PM - Stage 1
Investment banks vs. alternative capital – friend or foe?
Future of Banking Talent Stage
11:30 AM - Stage 3
Building a tech-savvy workforce
12:15 PM - Stage 3
The new talent war
2:30 PM - Stage 3
The future of banking leadership
Banking & The New World Order Stage
11:30 AM - Stage 2
Banks, markets, and the new economic reality
2:00 PM - Stage 2
Trade wars, sanctions, and finance
3:15 PM - Stage 2
Debanking cases and reputational risk
*Agenda sessions and timings are subject to change
Tailor your Summit experience
THE EARLY BIRD
THREE DAY BANKER PASS*
Experience the full summit
Gain access to three days of high-impact sessions, strategic insights and senior-level networking
Ideal for delegates looking to engage deeply across themes—spanning technology, risk, talent, capital markets and more
Best for: Senior leaders, cross-functional decision-makers, or those driving enterprise-wide change
*This group pass is only available to Bankers. Any registrations that do not qualify will be cancelled.
£999
plus VAT
until 26 September with the early bird rate
THE EARLY BIRD
GROUP BANKER PASS*
Attend as a team—and get more from the experience
Bring colleagues from across the business to spark richer conversations and shared value
Purchase packs of 3 or 5 passes online, or contact us for tailored group options
Best for: Cross-functional teams in tech, strategy, risk, ESG, talent and operations
*This group pass is only available to Bankers. Any registrations that do not qualify will be cancelled.
from £799pp
plus VAT
until 26 September with the early bird rate
THE EARLY BIRD
ONE DAY BANKER PASS*
Join on the day that matters most to you
Pick the agenda that aligns with your focus—whether it’s digital innovation, ESG, investment banking or workforce strategy
Ideal for those who want targeted insight without the full-time commitment
Best for: Time-pressed leaders and subject-matter specialists
*This pass is only available to Bankers. Any registrations that do not qualify will be cancelled.
£699
plus VAT
until 26 September with the early bird rate