Part of the Banking Transformation Series:
Europe:  London 19-20th May, 2026  |  North America:  Charlotte, NC November 9-10, 2026  |  Asia:  Singapore, Returning 2027

Banking Transformation Summit:

Vision, Direction and Real-World Change

07. 01. 2026

Mark Johnstone

Founder, Banking Transformation Summit

Banking Transformation Summit is where Europe’s banking leaders come together to shape the future of the industry.

Built for those responsible for real change inside banks and building societies, the summit focuses on the decisions, technologies and leadership challenges actively reshaping banking today.

This is not about theory or hype.

It’s about what works in practice.

Who the Event Is For

Banking Transformation Summit is designed for senior leaders and teams responsible for driving transformation across:

  • Technology and digital platforms
  • Enterprise and business transformation
  • Artificial intelligence and data
  • Risk, compliance and regulation
  • Payments and modern banking infrastructure
  • Leadership in a rapidly changing environment

If you’re accountable for delivery, direction or decision-making, this event is built with you in mind.

A Two-Day Programme by Design: Vision and Direction

The summit follows a clear two-day structure to help attendees move from insight to action.

Day One: Vision

Day one focuses on where banking is heading.

It explores what’s changing across the industry, the forces shaping the future of financial services, and what leaders need to be thinking about next as technology, regulation and customer expectations continue to evolve.

Day Two: Direction

Day two is about turning vision into execution.

It looks at how ideas translate into action inside complex banking environments, what actually works in practice, and how teams move forward with confidence and clarity.

Six Core Themes Shaping the Agenda

The programme is built around six core themes that reflect the most important challenges and opportunities facing banks today:

  • Human + Machine Leadership
  • The AI Frontier
  • Intelligent Infrastructure
  • Money in Motion
  • Trust in the System
  • Power to the People

Across these themes, the focus remains practical, peer-led and grounded in real-world experience.

Real-World Content, Led by Those Doing the Work

Attendees will hear directly from those leading change inside banks and building societies.

The agenda features:

  • Real-world use cases
  • Senior-level keynotes
  • Panel discussions
  • Featured sessions

All designed to be actionable, relevant and immediately applicable back in the organisation.

A Highly Curated Banking Audience

The audience is one of the defining features of Banking Transformation Summit.

Over 120 banks and building societies will be represented, giving the event five times more banks per head than leading fintech events in Europe.

To protect the quality of the experience, attendance is deliberately capped at around 1,000 delegates.

Big enough to matter. Small enough to connect.

This allows for first-class hospitality, space for meaningful conversation, and networking that feels purposeful rather than rushed.

Free to Attend for Banks and Building Societies

The event is Free to attend for banks and building societies, ensuring the focus remains on learning, sharing and peer-to-peer discussion.

Places are limited and released in stages, with attendance confirmed through an application process.

Take the Next Step in Your Transformation Journey

If you’re driving change inside banking and thinking about the next step of your transformation journey, Banking Transformation Summit is designed for you.

Explore the agenda, learn more about the themes, and register now.

We look forward to welcoming you.

Quick Links

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