FEATURED SPEAKERS
23 - 25 September 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic

JASON
OAKLEY
CEO
AFIN BANK


NIKOLAY POPANDOPULO
DR MAURICE EZEOKE
Chief Product Officer Magnum eCommerce
CTO Practice | Director Software, Automation & AI Engineering
KASPI
HSBC




USMAN
SHEIKH
Global Design Leader
SANTANDER
GROUP
KARIN VAN HOECKE
Executive Director for Innovation & Daily Banking Board Member
CSOB
NATASHA
GOVENDER-ROPERT
CLAUDIO BALBO
Head ofAI
Financial Economic Crime
Senior Director - Head of IT Architecture
RABOBANK
INTESA SANPAOLO

KAREL
HORAK
Chief Customer Officer
AIR BANK


YVONA TOŠNEROVÁ
MARGUS SIMSON
Chief Risk and Operations Officer | Board Member
Chief Digital Officer Member of The Board
RAIFFEISEN STAVEBNÍ SPOŘITELNA
KOMERCNI BANKA




NICOLE
ONUTA
Lead AI Risk
AI Governance at Scale
JARKKO MAENSIVU
CEO & Chairman
ING
SALDO BANK
JONAS
PIVORIUNAS
CATALINA POROJAN
Head of Digital Channels Development
LUMINOR GROUP
Managing Director, Global Head of Special Exposures Management
RAIFFEISEN BANK INTERNATIONAL
WHERE INNOVATORS SHAPE WHAT'S NEXT
World Banking Forum is a premium gathering of senior banking executives
focused on what actually matters now, and what will matter next
Real decisions,
not theory
The Agenda cuts through industry noise and focuses on decisions banks are actively facing
6 core areas
of focus
The programme is structured around 6 core areas that define the future of banking
Built on real
market input
Built on direct market input from real operating experience
Challenge
assumptions
Question the norm and open new perspectives with peers
Compare approaches
Learn how other leading banks are tackling the same challenges
Leave with
clarity
Leave with clearer perspectives, informed decisions, new ideas and valuable contacts
Why Global Leaders choose World Banking Forum
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Smart Networking
Unique Gamified Networking agenda with a line-up of Satellite Networking Events for quality connections and knowledge exchange
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Deep Dive into Learning and Development
Real-life experiences and case-study presentations from practitioners. Experts vs. AI sessions. Debates. Round Tables: all built into the core programme.
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Practice
Workshops and open mic sessions where your real cases are analysed with live feedback from speakers, consultants, and fellow experts.
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Access to Industry Leaders
Premium C-level conference. Only top industry voices and globally recognised banking experts.
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Concentrate of Innovation
Separate focus on what are we becoming as institutions and as an industry, Banking of the Future, new technologies and innovations
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Unique Interactive Format
Well-known to be the most interactive financial conference. All attendees are actively involved in debates, open panels, trainings and other engaging group sessions
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Global Perspectives
Gain insights into different markets and cultures while identifying opportunities for international growth.
Interactive Forum Programme
Autumn Edition 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic
Practical Workshops
Agenda Based on Case Studies
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AI vs. Experts
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Closed Small Group Discussions
Round Tables
Keynotes
Open Microphone Sessions
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Gamified
Networking
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Satellite
Events
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Conjoint Offsite Activities
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BOOK YOUR TICKETS
23 - 25 September 2026 | Prague, Czech Republic
BANK
Early Access Discount
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Full access to all educational sessions and thematic modules
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Interactive Workshops
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Refreshments & Luncheons during the conference
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VIP cocktails reception
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Traditional World Banking Forum Networking Dinner
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Conjoint City-Tour
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15% discount on Accomodation in the Venue Hotel
EUR 1000
EUR 749
Discount valid till 14 August 2026
BANK
Smart Deal - Early Access
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Full access to all educational sessions and thematic modules
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Interactive Workshops
-
Refreshments & Luncheons during the conference
-
VIP cocktails reception
-
Traditional World Banking Forum Networking Dinner
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Conjoint City-Tour
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2 nights accommodation in the Venue Hotel
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2 x Buffet Breakfasts in the Venue Restaurant
EUR 899
EUR 1300
Discount valid till 14 August 2026
FINTECH
Early Access Discount
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Full access to all educational sessions and thematic modules
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Interactive Workshops
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Refreshments & Luncheons during the conference
-
VIP cocktails reception
-
Traditional World Banking Forum Networking Dinner
-
Conjoint City-Tour
-
15% discount on Accomodation in the Venue Hotel
EUR 2499
EUR 1799
Discount valid till 14 August 2026
FINTECH
Smart Deal - Early Access
-
Full access to all educational sessions and thematic modules
-
Interactive Workshops
-
Refreshments & Luncheons during the conference
-
VIP cocktails reception
-
Traditional World Banking Forum Networking Dinner
-
Conjoint City-Tour
-
2 nights accommodation in the Venue Hotel
-
2 x Buffet Breakfasts in the Venue Restaurant
EUR 2799
EUR 1949
Discount valid till 14 August 2026
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