Location

Hilton Nicosia Hotel

Language

English

Time

08:30

Location

Hilton Nicosia Hotel

Language

English

The Future of Banking

·       Trends, Challenges, Opportunities and the Key Themes Shaping the Future of Banking in 2026 and Beyond

·       How to Achieve Sustainable Growth and Profitability

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Audience

The Forum is addressed to Members of the Board of Directors, CEOs and other Senior C-level Managers from:

  • Local and Foreign Authorised Credit Institutions (Banks) based in Cyprus
  • The Central Bank of Cyprus and other regulating authorities
  • EMIs
  • Payment Institutions
  • Investment Firms
  • Other financial services organizations
  • Insurance Companies
  • Professional services firms (accountants, lawyers)
  • Consultants
  • IT / FINTECH solutions providers

 

In particular:

  • Members of the Board of Directors
  • CEOs
  • Senior Managers
  • Heads and officers of retail, commercial and corporate banking
  • Heads and officers from SMEs banking
  • Strategy Departments
  • Risk Management Departments
  • Cards departments
  • CRM and Customer Data Management Systems
  • IT departments
  • Marketing Departments

THE CONFERENCE

The Banking, Payments & Fintech Forum and EXPO is the largest gathering within Cyprus’ financial services sector. The Forum aims to explore strategic transformations shaping the future of banking in Cyprus and Europe. This year, the forum will have a strong emphasis on the key themes of shaping the future of banking, digital innovation, artificial intelligence, the future of risk management and banking operations. It will also discuss how financial institutions can redefine their business models to thrive in a rapidly changing environment. The Forum is addressed to senior executives and decision-makers from Banks, Investment Firms, FinTechs, EMIs, and Payment Institutions.

Speakers

Chrysostomos Kritiotis

Managing Director, Logicom Solutions

Christodoulos Patsalides

Governor of Central Bank of Cyprus

George Agioutantis

CEO & Executive member of the BoD, National Bank of Greece (Cyprus)

Christina Kokkalou

Founder & Managing Director, IMR/University of NicosiaTM

Michael C.G. Charalambides

CEO/MD, ECOMMBX

Adonis Adoni

Journalist, GOLD & CBN

Panayiotis Theodosiou

Chief Operations Officer, Moneygate

George Naoum

Senior Advisor, Technology Consulting, PwC

Joseph Antoniou

Chief Risk Officer, EUROBANK LIMITED

Maria M. Kiteou

Operations Division Manager, National Bank of Greece (Cyprus)

Nicholas Mavrogenis

Senior General Manager – COO, Alpha Bank

Vasilis Charalambous

Senior Lawyer, George Z. Georgiou & Associates LLC & Head of GZG Tech

Agenda

Keynote Address: The Central Bank’s Outlook on the Banking Landscape
  • The Banking Sector: A Pillar of Economic Stability
  • The Agenda and Priorities of ECB and the Central Bank of Cyprus
The Future of Banking in Cyprus

Fireside chats with Bank CEOs

  • Trends, Challenges, Opportunities and the key themes shaping the future of banking in 2026 and beyond
  • How to achieve sustainable growth and profitability
SURVEY: The Corporate Banking Barometer: Measuring Satisfaction, Expectations, and Future Opportunities

In-depth Analysis of Corporate Client Satisfaction

Panel Discussion: The Cyprus EMIs / Payment Institutions
  • Digital Payments, the true game changer for banks
  • The Future of Electronic Money
  • Megatrends shaping the banking and financial services industry
Panel Discussion: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assets in Banking – Driving Innovation and Managing Risk

Artificial intelligence is transforming the banking sector, enabling institutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer experience in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. At the same time, the rise of digital assets including cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and blockchain-based financial instruments, is creating new opportunities and challenges for banks.

    • This panel will explore how banks can leverage AI to drive innovation in both traditional banking and digital asset services, while effectively managing security, compliance, and ethical considerations.
Panel Discussion: The Future of Risk Management in a Digital Banking Landscape

Risk Management Officers Explore Emerging Threats, Strategies, and Innovations in the Digital Era

  • How digital transformation is reshaping risk exposure and strategy
  • Leveraging AI and analytics for proactive risk management
  • Balancing innovation with regulatory compliance

 

Panel Discussion: Transforming Banking Operations for Efficiency & Growth

Operations Managers Discuss Innovative Strategies, Challenges, and the Future of Banking Operations

  • Current trends and practical approaches for bank back office and operations
  • Driving Efficiency through Centralization, Process Optimization and Automation
  • Embracing Digital Transformation in Bank Back Office and Operations function

Agenda

Keynote Address: The Central Bank’s Outlook on the Banking Landscape
  • The Banking Sector: A Pillar of Economic Stability
  • The Agenda and Priorities of ECB and the Central Bank of Cyprus
The Future of Banking in Cyprus

Fireside chats with Bank CEOs

  • Trends, Challenges, Opportunities and the key themes shaping the future of banking in 2026 and beyond
  • How to achieve sustainable growth and profitability
SURVEY: The Corporate Banking Barometer: Measuring Satisfaction, Expectations, and Future Opportunities

In-depth Analysis of Corporate Client Satisfaction

Panel Discussion: The Cyprus EMIs / Payment Institutions
  • Digital Payments, the true game changer for banks
  • The Future of Electronic Money
  • Megatrends shaping the banking and financial services industry
Panel Discussion: Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assets in Banking – Driving Innovation and Managing Risk

Artificial intelligence is transforming the banking sector, enabling institutions to improve efficiency, productivity, and customer experience in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. At the same time, the rise of digital assets including cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, and blockchain-based financial instruments, is creating new opportunities and challenges for banks.

    • This panel will explore how banks can leverage AI to drive innovation in both traditional banking and digital asset services, while effectively managing security, compliance, and ethical considerations.
Panel Discussion: The Future of Risk Management in a Digital Banking Landscape

Risk Management Officers Explore Emerging Threats, Strategies, and Innovations in the Digital Era

  • How digital transformation is reshaping risk exposure and strategy
  • Leveraging AI and analytics for proactive risk management
  • Balancing innovation with regulatory compliance

 

Panel Discussion: Transforming Banking Operations for Efficiency & Growth

Operations Managers Discuss Innovative Strategies, Challenges, and the Future of Banking Operations

  • Current trends and practical approaches for bank back office and operations
  • Driving Efficiency through Centralization, Process Optimization and Automation
  • Embracing Digital Transformation in Bank Back Office and Operations function

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