Chairs and chief executives of leading global banks
Chief financial, risk, technology and operations officers
Regulators and policymakers
Investors and asset managers
Financial crime specialists and cybersecurity leaders
Fintech founders and infrastructure providers
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MAKE THE CASE TO ATTEND
Why the right event matters
At a time of rapid change across markets, technology and geopolitics, access to trusted insight and informed debate is more valuable than ever. With time and budgets under pressure, choosing the right forum matters.
Attending an FT Live event is an investment in sharper thinking, stronger connections and better-informed decisions. If you need approval to attend, the points below may help outline the value.
What you could gain from attending
At Global Banking Summit, delegates typically benefit from:
75 sessions of curated content and discussion exploring the forces reshaping global finance in 2027 and beyond
150+ senior speakers and industry leaders
Opportunities to meet and exchange perspectives with a senior, international and decision-focused audience
Direct access to FT journalists and expert moderators
Senior advisers and industry specialists
What your organisation gains
Sending delegates to Global Banking Summit can help your organisation:
Stay informed about key developments affecting the banking industry
Hear directly from senior leaders and independent experts
Benchmark priorities against peers and competitors
Identify new ideas, partners or opportunities
Strengthen decision-making with trusted insight
Maximise the value of limited time and professional development budgets
Who you will meet
The summit brings together:
The audience is senior, international and decision-focused. Competitors, regulators and partners are all in the room.
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Organisations represented at FT Live events include
ABN AMRO | Bank of America | Bank of China | Barclays | BBVA | BNP Paribas | CaixaBank | Citi | Commonwealth Bank of Australia | Credit Agricole | DBS Bank | Deutsche Bank | Goldman Sachs | HSBC | ICICI Bank | ING | Intesa Sanpaolo | J.P. Morgan | Lloyds Banking Group | Mizuho Bank | Morgan Stanley | MUFG | NatWest | Nomura | Nordea | Rabobank | Royal Bank of Canada | Santander | Société Générale | Standard Bank | Standard Chartered | State Bank of India | TD Bank | UBS | UniCredit | United Overseas Bank | Wells Fargo | Westpac
Planning your business case
As you prepare your request, focus on how the event supports your priorities:
Use our downloadable template to quickly draft an email to your manager about attending the Global Banking Summit.
What delegates say they gained
Delegates highlight the value of what they learned and could apply to their work, including:
Strategic insight
“One of the most important global gatherings for senior leaders from leading financial institutions. It’s an excellent space for exchanging experiences and observing the directions in which the global financial sector is heading.”
Senior perspectives
”From the panel sessions, to interviews with CEOs and regulators - all very informative. What I also found immensely useful were the private round tables as we got to exchange perspectives, progress and forward look with our peers in the industry.”
Valuable connections
“A fabulous event and the perfect way to close the year. It’s the ideal moment to hear from industry leaders on the issues, trends, and challenges ahead. Serious conversations, provocative debate, and an excellent opportunity to connect with peers. Everything you’d expect from the FT Global Banking Summit.“
High-quality discussions
“The lineup of speakers, and their breadth of experience and insight, was exceptional!”
Networking app
The FT Live Event App enables delegates to plan their time and schedule meetings efficiently.
Attendees can:
Access details are shared with registered delegates ahead of the summit.
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Bank of the Year Awards
Regarded as the industry standard for banking excellence, The Banker’s Bank of the Year Awards is contested by the world's leading financial institutions.
The competing banks are judged on their ability to deliver strong financial performance while turning challenges into opportunities in an ever-evolving business environment.
The Awards are free to enter and the winners will be revealed in an exclusive awards ceremony in London on 3 December 2026.
About FT Live
FT Live is the events division of the Financial Times.
Building on the FT’s global reputation for authority, integrity and accuracy, FT Live convenes senior leaders, policymakers, investors and experts to examine the trends shaping industries, economies and the world we live in.
From bespoke briefings to award-winning annual summits, FT Live events deliver crucial business intelligence and valuable connections, digitally and in person, regionally and globally.