“X International Banking Forum 2026” to be held in Baku
X International Banking Forum 2026 (IBF 2026) will be held in Baku in strategic partnership with Mastercard on November 24–25, 2026.
Held under the theme “Reliable, Safe, and Sustainable Banking” the Forum is supported by the Azerbaijan Banks Association, the Central Bank of the Republic of Azerbaijan, the Center for Analysis of Economic Reforms and Communication (CAERC), the Council of Banks Associations of the Turkic States (CBATS), the banking associations of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Türkiye, the Association of Financiers of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport of the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as other partner organizations.
Highlights from previous Forums:
• IBF 2025
• IBF 2024
• Forum RUTUBE videos
IBF is a leading platform in the regional finance and banking sector, annually bringing together high-level participants. Over the years, the Forum has established itself as a flagship event in Baku’s business and economic calendar.
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IBF is the only specialized finance and banking event in Azerbaijan attended by all bank CEOs. The Forum also unites representatives of regulatory authorities, fintech companies, international financial institutions, diplomatic missions, academia, and key decision-makers from Azerbaijan and abroad. Delegations from neighboring countries and other international financial centers further strengthen IBF’s regional and global significance.
The main topics of IBF 2026 will include artificial intelligence in banking operations and supervision, open banking and data portability, digital identity and distributed KYC, instant and cross-border payments, cyber resilience and fraud management, tokenized money and settlement, sustainable finance, inclusive finance for households and MSMEs, capital-markets-based funding diversification, supervisory technology, and other key developments shaping the future of banking.In addition to the main program, side events such as meetups, seminars, webinars, and competitions will foster dynamic engagement and collaboration among participants.
We look forward to welcoming you to the X International Banking Forum in Baku!
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