As the financial services industry enters a new phase of technological transformation, TAB Global will host the 27th edition of The Asian Banker Summit on 13-14 May 2026.
Taking place at the Mandarin Oriental in Kuala Lumpur, the summit will bring together more than 800 senior leaders hailing from banks, central banks, regulatory bodies, and technology organisations across 20 countries.
Imagining the AI Bank
Under the overarching theme of “Imagining the AI Bank,” the Summit’s sessions will heavily cover artificial intelligence deployment, real-time infrastructure, digital assets, and the broader future of banking.
As financial institutions increasingly move beyond mere experimentation and into active execution, discussions will focus on how banks are actively redesigning their operating models. Leaders will also explore strategies for strengthening operational resilience and responding to increasingly complex and interconnected financial ecosystems.
Global speakers and keynotes
The 2026 Summit will feature more than 70 speakers representing government, regulatory authorities, financial institutions, and technology innovators.
A featured keynote speaker for the event is Patrick McHenry, the former Chairman of the U.S. House Financial Services Committee and a key architect of financial regulation in the United States.
He will be joined by a roster of senior regional and global leaders, including:
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Simon See, Global Head, NVIDIA AI Technology Centre.
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Dr Norhana Endut, Assistant Governor, Bank Negara Malaysia.
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Kenneth Gay, Chief FinTech Officer, Monetary Authority of Singapore.
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Sebastien Avot, MD & Regional Head, Institutional Cash & Trade, APAC, Deutsche Bank.
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Muhammad Zikri, Director, Data Innovation and Digitalization, Bank Indonesia.
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Raad Khraishi, Head of AI R&D, NatWest Group.
Three flagship conferences
To address the multifaceted nature of financial transformation, the Summit is structured around three core conferences:
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Financial Technology Innovation Conference: Focusing heavily on AI, data architecture, digital assets, and next-generation banking capabilities.
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Transaction Finance Re-Invented Conference: Covering the evolution of trade, supply chain finance, liquidity, and transaction banking.
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Beyond Borders: Examining the dynamics of cross-border payments, financial connectivity, and regional growth.
These core conferences will be complemented by curated closed-door events, including the Heads of Technology Roundtable, the Heads of Transaction Banking Roundtable, and a dedicated Leadership Dialogue Luncheon for senior executives and policymakers.
Pre-Summit AI Bootcamp
Ahead of the main event, The Banking Academy—the official training arm of TAB Global—will host the “Building the AI Bank Bootcamp Asia” on 11-12 May 2026. Designed specifically as an executive learning platform, this bootcamp focuses on the practical implementation of AI across banking operations, covering critical areas such as governance, risk, and organisational transformation.
The Asian Banker Summit 2026 is officially supported by key industry bodies, including the Asian Bankers Association, FIDE Forum, CIBE Alhuda, and The Fintech Times.
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