Lagos: The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) says over 10,000 participants worldwide are expected at its 18th Annual Banking and Finance Conference. President and Chairman of Council, Prof. Pius Olanrewaju, disclosed this during a pre-conference media briefing.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the conference will serve as a platform for cross-sector dialogue, knowledge sharing, and strategies to address emerging challenges in the banking and finance industry. Olanrewaju noted that the event, to be held in Abuja, carries the theme ‘The New Economic Playbook: The Intersection of Banking, Policy, and Technology’. The institute aims to fulfill its mandate of building capacity in banking and finance through this landmark conference.
The annual flagship event is designed to bring together policymakers, regulators, operators, academics, clients, and other stakeholders to discuss key developments in the financial sector and the broader economy. “We expect the conference to attract over 10,000 professionals from across the globe,” Olanrewaju said.
Providing further insights, Mrs. Miriam Olusanya, Chairman of the Consultative Committee and Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank, stated that the event will capture dynamic shifts in the financial services industry both now and in the future. The conference will feature three business sessions with sub-themes including ‘Unlocking Nigeria’s Economic Potential: The Role of the Financial Services Industry’, ‘Adapting to Global Shocks: Enhancing Risk Management, Compliance and Regulatory Practices for Sustainable Growth’, and ‘Navigating the AI Revolution: Strategic Direction for Financial Institutions.’
Olusanya emphasized the timeliness of this year’s conference in light of digital currencies, embedded finance, AI-driven systems, evolving consumer demands, and shifting geopolitics, which are challenging old economic assumptions. “There is a need to continuously create new operational frameworks,” she remarked.