5th Edition

PRONOVEA Banking Summit 2026 Back Office & OPEX

29th-30th April, 2026
Vienna
Physical | Online | Hybrid

The PRONOVEA Banking Summit 2026: Back Office & OPEX brings together senior leaders and innovators shaping the future of banking operations. This premier gathering explores how AI, data, cloud, hyperautomation, and Web3 are redefining operational excellence across the financial sector. From next-gen operating models to advanced fraud mitigation and data governance, the summit dives deep into the strategies driving productivity, resilience, and transformation in modern banks.

Summit Topics

Cutting-edge themes addressing the most pressing challenges in banking operations

AI, Data & Cloud in Banking

Next-Gen banking operations powered with AI, Data & Cloud technologies

Hyperautomation

Confluence of AI, RPA, and Workflow Orchestration in operations

Financial Crime & Fraud

How Back offices should prepare for cybersecurity challenges

Industry Leaders

Meet the experts

Pronovea has carefully gathered an expert speaker panel of leaders, directors, scholars, and innovators to outline the challenges and opportunities in back office and operational excellence. Sign up to get insights from top banking pioneers, innovators, and industry experts, and take part in various case study exhibits, optimistic panel discussions, and interactive breakout sessions tailored to your specific needs.

Łukasz Gradowski

COO & Head of Strategy

Bank Pekao S.A.

Debbie van Heel

Global Head of KYC & KYB

N26

Björn Welander

Head of Securities

SEB

Enrico Cervi

Chief Transformation Officer

Santander Consumer Bank

WHY ATTEND

Takeaways & Benefits

Pronovea provides an excellent opportunity to connect and reconnect. Our summits provide you with a way of building connections and forging partnerships, as a strong network is necessary for corporate success.

Industry experts speaking
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Meet the Industry Experts

Our speakers are encouraged to present case studies and prefer to carry out their speaking slots as mini interactive sessions with dedicated Q&A at the end.

Benchmarking

Real world case-studies present a unique opportunity to benchmark your organisation with actuals rather than estimated standards.

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Networking event

Networking

A closed-door, 2-day conference with 4 dedicated networking breaks plus community lunches.

Interactive Round-table

These sessions are included keeping in mind that a collective vision is often identified when multiple experts from different ecosystems come together to answer the same questions. It presents different views, how they are developed and their actual outcomes.

Exclusive

Research Driven Case Studies

Our speakers are industry experts who present their practical experience rather than theoretical knowledge often recycled in other conferences.

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Networking Breaks
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Expert Speakers
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Practical Insights
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Trusted by Banking
Leaders Worldwide

Our relationships with our clients are the most important and valuable part of our work and what we stand for. As our clients come from Europe, USA, Middle East, Asia, and Africa, our conferences truly take place worldwide. Senior decision-makers from all over the world meet at our summits to discuss the biggest problems facing their industry and to find viable solutions. We at pronovea provide the market's most interactive and high-quality corporate conferences. We deliver the banking, telecom, pharma, and technology industries access to the most progressive and advanced business expertise available anywhere on the globe in one place. In order to return to their organisations with new, constructive ideas on how to advance their businesses, our clients depend on us to offer this information.

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"I had the pleasure of speaking at the 2022 PRONOVEA Pharma Summit in beautiful Vienna and meeting amazing people. I am looking forward to next time."

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Singapore Banking Corporation

Next Event: Vienna, April 2026

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Banking Expertise

World-class executive training programs and prestigious conferences designed for banking and financial services leaders across the globe.

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Why Attend?

Join the premier gathering of banking operations leaders

Network with Leaders

Connect with senior executives and decision-makers from top financial institutions across Europe and beyond.

Actionable Insights

Gain practical knowledge and strategies you can implement immediately in your organization.

Future-Ready

Stay ahead of the curve with insights on AI, automation, and digital transformation trends.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the summit

The PRONOVEA Banking Summit 2026 will be held on 29th-30th April, 2026 in Vienna, Austria. The event is available in Physical, Online, and Hybrid formats.

The summit is designed for COOs, Operations Directors, Transformation Leaders, Back Office Heads, and senior executives involved in banking operations, digital transformation, and operational excellence.

Key topics include AI & Data in Banking, Hyperautomation, Zero-Ops Future, Web3, Data Governance, Financial Crime Prevention, Workforce Transformation, and the Evolving Role of Bank COOs.

Yes! We offer various sponsorship packages including Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Technology Partner tiers. Visit our Sponsors page for more details or contact our partnerships team.

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