Navigating the Future of Finance: Leaders Converge in Kuala Lumpur

The Asian Banker Summit 2026, set to take place on May 13-14 at the Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur, will bring together over 800 senior executives from banks, central institutions, and technology firms across 20 countries.

The AI Bank Vision

Under the theme “Imagining the AI Bank,” this year’s summit will explore practical applications of artificial intelligence, real-time infrastructure advancements, digital asset strategies, and how these technologies are reshaping banking operations. Discussions will move beyond experimentation to focus on concrete implementations that strengthen resilience in increasingly complex financial ecosystems.

Keynote Speakers & Regional Expertise

This edition features a distinguished lineup of more than 70 speakers, including:

  • Patrick McHenry, former Chairman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee
  • Simon See, Global Head of NVIDIA AI Technology Centre
  • Dr Norhana Endut, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia
  • Kenneth Gay, Chief FinTech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore
  • Sebastien Avot, MD & Regional Head, Institutional Cash & Trade, APAC, Deutsche Bank
  • Muhammad Zikri, Director, Data Innovation and Digitalization, Bank Indonesia
  • Raad Khraishi, Head of AI R&D, NatWest Group

Three Conference Tracks:

  • Financial Technology Innovation: Deep dives into AI deployment, data architecture, digital assets, and next-generation banking capabilities.
  • Transaction Finance Re-Invented: Examining trade finance evolution, supply chain solutions, liquidity management, and transaction banking innovation.
  • Beyond Borders: Analyzing cross-border payment dynamics, financial connectivity initiatives, and regional growth strategies.

The summit also includes exclusive roundtables for technology leaders, transaction bankers, and senior policymakers.

Executive Training Pre-Summit

For those seeking deeper technical expertise, The Banking Academy will host the “Building the AI Bank Bootcamp Asia” on May 11-12, focusing on practical AI implementation across banking functions with governance, risk, and transformation modules.