Excellence in Digital Banking 7.0 – November 2026
Excellence in Digital Banking 7.0 – International Summit runs 25–27 November 2026 in Amsterdam at the Holiday Inn Amsterdam – Arena Towers. This three-day summit brings together senior banking leaders, regulators, technology experts and innovators to explore artificial intelligence, digital identity, next-generation banking architecture, open finance, payments and platform banking. The event offers both in-person and online attendance.
The summit covers ten key themes: The Intelligent Bank and AI scaling, Agentic and Generative AI governance, digital identity and authentication, hyper-personalised customer experience, AI-ready architecture and composable platforms, open finance and embedded banking, real-time payments and liquidity, deepfakes and synthetic identity fraud prevention, operational resilience, and sustainable finance. Register at pulsecore-digital.com for in-person Ultimate Pass (€2,990), Virtual Pass (€2,490), Speaker Pack (€4,990), Exhibitor Pack (€6,990), or group discounts.
Key speakers
The summit brings together leading experts including Nina Schweighofer from the European Central Bank and Jan Sedlařík as an AI Product Owner. Sessions span AI governance, digital identity infrastructure, and embedded finance strategies.
European Digital Finance Conference – November 2026
The European Digital Finance Conference (EDFC) takes place 19 November 2026 in Amsterdam, one day before the Excellence summit. This full-day event brings together senior banking leaders, architects, risk and compliance professionals, and fintech innovators to discuss core banking transformation, AI and agentic AI, financial crime prevention, and regulatory change. The conference attracts 75% bank attendees and 60% of delegates from banks versus 40% from fintechs.
EDFC runs two parallel tracks: Technology Transformation (core banking, enterprise architecture, AI, cloud and lending) and Risk, Regulation & Ecosystems (financial crime, AML, compliance, cybersecurity and operational resilience). The event is organised by The Banking 50 and provides valuable networking for banks, fintechs and technology providers.
Banking Transformation Summit Europe – May 2027
Banking Transformation Summit Europe convenes 18–19 May 2027 at Tobacco Dock in London. This two-day event brings together 1,000 attendees representing 200+ banks and building societies from across Europe, with complimentary attendance for bank staff. The summit features 300+ speakers across 100+ sessions in seven theatres covering AI and agents, core and cloud infrastructure, customer and product strategy, payments, risk and compliance, financial crime and fraud, cyber and identity, operations and service, transformation delivery, executive leadership and people culture.
The format includes plenary sessions, interactive boardroom discussions, Exchange Theatre panel breakouts and focused meet-ups. Three in four attendees represent a financial institution, making it an ideal platform for networking with senior decision-makers driving transformation inside European banks and building societies.
Retail Bank Transformation Europe – November 2026
Retail Bank Transformation Europe takes place 17–18 November 2026 in London at Park Plaza London Riverbank. This two-day summit brings together retail banking leaders, branch strategists, digital executives and technology decision-makers to explore the future of branch networks, digital channels, self-service systems and customer experience under evolving regulation (DORA, PSD3, Consumer Duty). The event emphasises three critical tensions in retail banking: branch strategy and self-service economics, trust and security as competitive advantages, and omnichannel orchestration when customers mix multiple providers.
Attendees discuss candid, off-the-record perspectives on future-proofing branch networks, maintaining profitability across channels and defining next-generation banking differentiation. The conference is organised by Datos Insights and combines expert presentations with intimate, topic-based forums for peer discussion.
3rd Annual Global Digital Banking Summit – April 2027
The 3rd Annual Global Digital Banking Summit convenes 14–15 April 2027 in Brussels, Belgium. This two-day event is designed for C-level executives, senior vice presidents and heads of departments from banks and financial institutions responsible for AI and machine learning, API and open banking, cybersecurity, digital strategy, digital transformation, digital wallets, fintech innovation and payments. The summit covers five core topics: agentic AI governance and the future of banking; AI-driven fraud, cybersecurity and digital identity; customer ownership in the age of AI; core modernisation and cloud architecture; and open finance, instant payments and digital money. The event offers both in-person and online participation with networking during coffee breaks, receptions and lunches. It is organised by Marxo Smith with 30+ years' experience in financial services events.
Other Leading Banking Conferences
Europe hosts numerous other significant banking and fintech events. Select a banking conference based on your professional priorities and schedule preferences. Online pass options make hybrid attendance feasible for budget-conscious teams.
Many attendees combine attendance at multiple events within a month (for example, EDFC on 19 November plus Excellence summit 25–27 November in the same city).
How to Choose the Right Summit
Select a banking conference based on three factors. First, your role: executive summits like Banking Transformation Europe focus on C-level strategy, while specialist events like EDFC's parallel tracks suit technologists or compliance leaders. Second, duration and geography: three-day summits enable deeper immersion and international attendance; one-day events suit busy schedules or local focus. Third, content focus: if AI and architecture dominate your agenda, Excellence in Digital Banking 7.0 or comparable events align well. If payments, open finance or embedded banking are priorities, search for dedicated sessions in the agenda. For retail banking challenges, Retail Bank Transformation Europe is tailored to branch, digital and self-service strategy.
Frequently asked questions
Do these events offer online attendance?
Most summits provide both in-person and online options. Excellence in Digital Banking 7.0 offers Virtual Pass (€2,490) and in-person Ultimate Pass (€2,990). The 3rd Annual Global Digital Banking Summit and Retail Bank Transformation Europe support hybrid participation. Banking Transformation Summit Europe is in-person only, though recordings may be available post-event.
What are typical pass prices?
Individual passes range from €2,490 to €2,990 for standard attendance. Speaking opportunities typically cost €4,990. Exhibitor packs start at €6,990. Group discounts apply: Excellence in Digital Banking 7.0 offers three in-person passes for €5,980 (compared to €2,990 each). Many events offer complimentary or heavily discounted passes for bank employees (for example, Banking Transformation Summit Europe provides complimentary tickets).
Can I speak at one of these summits?
Most summits accept speaker applications. Excellence in Digital Banking 7.0 includes speaker slots in its €4,990 Speaker Pack and €6,990 Exhibitor Pack. EDFC and other events have open calls for speakers on their websites. PulseCore Events speakers page lists available topics and confirmed experts.
What travel and accommodation should I plan?
Amsterdam, London, Brussels and Berlin all have excellent transport links and hotel availability. Most summits take place in city-centre venues with public transport access. Booking accommodation early is advisable for May 2027 events (Banking Transformation Summit Europe) as London hotel availability tightens. November events have wider availability. Excellence in Digital Banking 7.0 is at Holiday Inn Amsterdam – Arena Towers, easily accessible from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.