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WORLD BANKING FORUM

23 - 25 September 2026  |  Prague, Czech Republic

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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

Agenda

THEMATIC TRACKS

Autumn Edition 2026

BANKING
AND THE WORLD

AI THAT PAYS OFF

PAYMENTS

BANKING FOR PEOPLE

RISK, SECURITY & TRUST

BANK OF THE FUTURE

Autumn Edition 2026 Trailer

23 - 25 September 2026  |  Prague, Czech Republic

Why Global Leaders choose World Banking Forum

  • Smart Networking
    Unique Gamified Networking agenda with a line-up of Satellite Networking Events for quality connections and knowledge exchange
     

  • 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.

     

  • Practice
    Workshops and open mic sessions where your real cases are analysed with live feedback from speakers, consultants, and fellow experts.

  • Access to Industry Leaders
    Premium C-level conference. Only top industry voices and globally recognised banking experts.
     

  • Concentrate of Innovation
    Separate focus on what are we becoming as institutions and as an industry, Banking of the Future, new technologies and innovations 

  • 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

     

  • 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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TICKETS

BOOK YOUR TICKETS

23 - 25 September 2026  |  Prague, Czech Republic

BANK

Early Access Discount

  • 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
     

  • 15% discount on Accomodation in the Venue Hotel

EUR 1000

EUR 749

Discount valid till 14 August 2026

BANK 

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 899

EUR 1300

Discount valid till 14 August 2026

FINTECH

Early Access Discount

  • 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
     

  • 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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