The Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria (CIBN) has announced that its 18th Yearly Banking and Finance Conference, billed to hold on September 9, will focus on reshaping economic strategies at the critical intersection of banking, policy and technology.
Speaking at a pre-conference press briefing held in Lagos, President and Chairman of Council, CIBN, Prof. Pius Deji Olanrewaju, described the forum as the largest gathering of banking and finance professionals in Africa and a platform for developing fresh responses to evolving global and local economic realities.
According to him, this year’s theme, ‘The New Economic Playbook: The Intersection of Banking, Policy and Technology’, reflects the urgent need for innovative frameworks that can address emerging challenges in the financial sector while harnessing opportunities offered by digital transformation.
“This event serves as a platform for stakeholders in the banking and finance ecosystem, policymakers, regulators, operators, academics, clients, and other interest groups, to deliberate on critical developments within the sector and the broader economy,” Olanrewaju said, adding that more than 10,000 participants from across the world are expected to join physically and virtually at Transcorp Hilton, Abuja, for the event.
Chairman of the Consultative Committee for the conference and Managing Director of Guaranty Trust Bank Limited, Mariam Olusanya, said the event would serve as a strategic forum for policymakers, regulators, bankers and private sector leaders to address the changing dynamics of the financial services industry.
She noted that the session would spotlight key issues, including digital currencies, artificial intelligence, embedded finance, changing consumer demands and the impact of geopolitical shifts on financial markets.
“The economic assumptions of the past are being challenged, and we must create new operational frameworks,” Olusanya stated.The two-day programme will feature three high-level business sessions themed ‘Unlocking Nigeria’s Economic Potential’ and ‘Adapting to Global Shocks and Navigating the AI Revolution’. Other activities include a pre-conference youth engagement cocktail tagged Unlocking Next-Generation Potential in a Digitally Disruptive World.
Olusanya expressed confidence that the depth of the discussions would inspire bold ideas capable of strengthening the nation’s economic resilience.
