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.

250+
Global Events
50K+
Trained Executives
120+
Partner Institutions
45
Countries Reached

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

Featured Speakers

Meet the visionary leaders shaping the future of banking operations

Speaker

Łukasz Gradowski

COO & Head of Strategy

Bank Pekao S.A.

Speaker

Debbie van Heel

Global Head of KYC & KYB

N26

Speaker

Björn Welander

Head of Securities

SEB

Speaker

Enrico Cervi

Chief Transformation Officer

Santander Consumer Bank

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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.

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