The Second Edition

Banking &
Technology
Summit 2026

Redefining Banking in the AI Era

LocationMuscat, Oman
Summit2026
100+Industry Leaders
InsightfulDiscussions
StrategicNetworking
Shaping theFuture of Banking
About the summit

A platform for a smarter tomorrow

Following a successful inaugural edition, The Arabian Stories presents a high-level conversation for leaders across banking, financial services, technology, fintech and regulation.

The 2026 summit examines the rapid emergence of AI—and how institutions can use it responsibly, securely and strategically while continuing to build trust, resilience and exceptional customer experiences.

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Conversations that shape what's next

A more connected financial future

Focus areas

Key conversations
for a changing industry

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Artificial Intelligence & Automation

02

Digital Banking & Customer Experience

03

FinTech & Open Banking

04

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

05

Payments & Digital Commerce

06

Data, Cloud & Analytics

07

Blockchain & Emerging Technologies

08

Regulation & Responsible AI

Redefining banking in the AI era

A more intelligent, inclusive and resilient financial future.

AI is no longer simply a technology banks are preparing for. It is increasingly shaping how financial institutions operate, compete, manage risk and interact with customers.

Proposed summit format

A focused programme for the future

Thought leadership, practical insight and meaningful executive networking—centred on the transformation from digitalisation to intelligence.

OPENING

Redefining Banking in the AI Era

A high-level perspective on what banking leadership must prepare for next.

LEADERSHIP DIALOGUE

The Intelligent Bank: What Will Banking Look Like in 2030?

Senior leaders examine the next phase of transformation.

PANEL DISCUSSION

From Experimentation to Execution

Making AI work for banking through scalable, measurable use cases.

TECHNOLOGY PANEL

Building the Bank of Tomorrow

Cloud, data, APIs and core banking infrastructure for intelligent finance.

CYBERSECURITY

AI vs AI: The New Battle for Digital Trust

How artificial intelligence is reshaping threats and defences.

REGULATORY DIALOGUE

Responsible AI: Innovation Without Compromising Trust

Governance, privacy, explainability and confident adoption.

Special feature

The AI Banking Conversation

A signature segment featuring banking and technology leaders examining one central question: How far should AI transform banking?

Innovation and regulation. Personalisation and privacy. Automation and human judgement. The conversation that defines this edition.

“AI is no longer the future of banking. It is redefining banking today.”

Banking & Technology Summit 2026
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