X International Banking Forum

Shape the future of banking at The X International Banking Forum from 24–25 November 2026 at the Baku Marriott Boulevard Hotel, Baku, Azerbaijan. The forum will focus on the theme "Reliable, Safe, and Sustainable Banking" and will bring together leading experts from fintech, banking, regulation, technology, and financial services. The banking forum offers a dynamic platform to discuss how innovation, digital transformation, and responsible finance are reshaping the future of banking, with on-site sessions, an exhibition area, and online participation opportunities.

Organised By

GBM Events specialises in organising regional and international shows, forums, conferences, seminars, and leadership events to share experiences, exchange knowledge, and encourage innovation.

Event Highlights

• 1,500 Participants: Connect with the banking and financial sector.
• 50 Expert Speakers: Senior banking executives, regulators, fintech leaders, and industry experts.
• 270 Companies: Shaping financial services.
• 9 Insightful Panels: Explore critical banking trends.
• Onsite + Online Experience: In-person sessions and online opportunities

Why Attend?

• Network with bank CEOs, regulators, fintech innovators, academics, and financial technology experts.
• Gain new ideas on digital banking, AI in finance, payments, cybersecurity, and financial innovation.
• Explore emerging technologies transforming customer experiences and banking operations.
• Exchange ideas around secure, sustainable, and future-ready banking strategies.
• Build valuable business connections and discover opportunities for fintech–bank collaboration.

Main Topics

• AI & the Future of Banking
• Open & Embedded Finance
• Payments & Digital Money
• Cybersecurity & Financial Crime
• Data & Customer Experience
• Modern Banking Infrastructure
• Sustainable Financial Innovation

Speakers

• Namik Aliyev — Press Secretary, Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• Vusal Khalilov — Executive Director, Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan
• Alpaslan Çakar — Chairman of the Board, Banks Association of Türkiye
• Zakir Nuriyev — President, Azerbaijan Banks Association

Don't miss this prestigious international banking event; meet the leaders revolutionizing finance and learn about the future.