European Banking Summit 2026
European Banking Summit 2026
Financing Europe's Vital Needs
09:00 – 19:00 CET
Brussels, Belgium. Venue disclosed upon registration.
This year's European Banking Summit (EBS) will examine the role of the banking sector and banking policy in three key areas that are vital to Europe's future competitiveness and resilience.
The Vital Need for Growth: How simplifying the regulatory framework can unlock growth and enhance competitiveness in European banking and capital markets.
The Vital Need for Innovation: The future of payments, artificial intelligence, and the data economy in transforming financial services.
The Vital Need for Security: The role of banks in ensuring cybersecurity, combating money laundering, and financing European defence capabilities.
Programme
Wednesday 28th January 2026 – 9:00 to 19:00
– Wim MIJS, CEO, European Banking Federation (EBF)
– Wim MIJS, CEO, European Banking Federation (EBF)
– Slawomir KRUPA, CEO, Société Générale and President, European Banking Federation (EBF)
European Vital Needs: The need of a fully functioning financing continuum in Europe
– Elie FARAH, Managing Partner, Head of Financial Services Practice in Europe, Oliver Wyman
The Vital Need For Growth
– Verena ROSS, Chair, European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
– Andrea BELTRAMELLO, Head of the Savings and Investments Union Coordination unit, European Commission
– Judith ARNAL, Senior Research Fellow, CEPS and Elcano Royal Institute
– Magnus BURKL, Partner, Oliver Wyman
– Etienne BAREL, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, French Banking Federation
Moderator: Jacopo BORGOGNONE, Senior Policy Adviser – Financing Growth, EBF
– Neil ESHO, Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, BIS
– Britta SCHMIDT, Senior Analyst, Spanish & Italian Banks, Autonomous
– Patrick AMIS, Director General Specialised Institutions & LSIs, European Central Bank
– Almorò RUBIN DE CERVIN, Head of Unit, Banking Regulation and Supervision, European Commission
Moderator: Gonzalo GASÓS, Senior Director of Prudential Policy & Supervision, EBF
– José Manuel CAMPA, Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA)
– Wim MIJS, CEO, European Banking Federation (EBF)
The Vital Need For Innovation
– Valdis DOMBROVSKIS, Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Simplification
– Andreas DOMBRET, Chair of the Supervisory Board, N26
– Cristina DIAS, Head of Cabinet to Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque, European Commission
– Regina DOHERTY, Member of the European Parliament
– Margarita DELGADO, Former Interim Governor of the Bank of Spain
– Christopher SCHMITZ, EY europe West, FS Fintech & Open Finance Leader, Partner, Financial Services, EY Strategy & Transactions GmbH
Moderator: Alexandra MANIATI, Senior Director of Innovation & Cybersecurity, EBF
The Vital Need For Security
– Nadia CALVIÑO, President of the European Investment Bank (EIB)
– Mirosław CZEKAJ, CEO, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)
– Bruna SZEGO, Chair, EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)
– José Antonio ÁLVAREZ, Vice Chair, Banco Santander
– Edvardas ŠILERIS, Head of the European Cybercrime Center, Europol
– Michael ANSEEUW, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board of BNP Paribas Fortis
– Maive RUTE, Deputy Director-General for Industry, Internal Market, Entrepreneurship & SMEs, European Commission
Moderator: Sébastien DE BROUWER, Deputy CEO, EBF
– Maria ABASCAL, Director General, Asociación Española de Banca (AEB)
Speakers
Valdis DOMBROVSKIS
Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Simplification
European Commission
Valdis Dombrovskis is European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity; Implementation and Simplification. He oversees the EU's economic and financial policies, focusing on strengthening the Single Market and ensuring effective implementation of EU legislation.
Previously, he served as Executive Vice-President for An Economy that Works for People and was Prime Minister of Latvia from 2009 to 2014.
Wim MIJS
CEO
European Banking Federation (EBF)
Wim Mijs is CEO of the European Banking Federation, representing Europe's banking sector at EU level. He leads advocacy efforts on banking regulation, digital transformation, and sustainable finance.
Before joining the EBF, he held senior positions in the Dutch banking sector and has extensive experience in financial services policy and regulation.
Slawomir KRUPA
CEO, Société Générale and President
European Banking Federation (EBF)
Slawomir Krupa is CEO of Société Générale and President of the European Banking Federation. He leads one of Europe's largest banking groups and represents the interests of the European banking industry.
He has extensive experience in investment banking and corporate finance, having held various leadership positions within Société Générale before becoming CEO.
Elie FARAH
Managing Partner, Head of Financial Services Practice in Europe
Oliver Wyman
Elie Farah is Managing Partner and Head of Financial Services Practice in Europe at Oliver Wyman, advising major financial institutions on strategy, operations, and regulatory challenges across the European banking sector.
Verena ROSS
Chair
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
Verena Ross is Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), overseeing the regulation and supervision of EU securities markets and ensuring investor protection and market integrity across Europe.
Andrea BELTRAMELLO
Head of the Savings and Investments Union Coordination unit
European Commission
Andrea Beltramello heads the Savings and Investments Union Coordination unit at the European Commission, working on policies to mobilize private capital for investment and strengthen the EU's Capital Markets Union.
Judith ARNAL
Senior Research Fellow
CEPS and Elcano Royal Institute
Judith Arnal is Senior Research Fellow at CEPS and Elcano Royal Institute, specializing in European financial regulation, banking union, and capital markets, with extensive expertise in EU economic governance.
Magnus BURKL
Global head of financial infrastructure
Oliver Wyman
Magnus Burkl is Global Head of Financial Infrastructure at Oliver Wyman, advising on payments, securities, and market infrastructure transformation across global financial markets.
Jacopo BORGOGNONE
Senior Policy Adviser – Financing Growth
EBF
Jacopo Borgognone is Senior Policy Adviser for Financing Growth at the European Banking Federation, focusing on policies to enhance access to finance for businesses and support economic growth across Europe.
Neil ESHO
Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision
BIS
Neil Esho is Secretary General of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision at the Bank for International Settlements, coordinating global banking regulatory standards and promoting financial stability worldwide.
Britta SCHMIDT
Senior Analyst, Spanish & Italian Banks
Autonomous
Britta Schmidt is Senior Analyst covering Spanish and Italian Banks at Autonomous Research, providing in-depth analysis and insights on Southern European banking sectors for institutional investors.
Patrick AMIS
Director General Specialised Institutions & LSIs
European Central Bank
Patrick Amis is Director General for Specialised Institutions and Less Significant Institutions at the European Central Bank, overseeing banking supervision for specialized and smaller banks across the eurozone.
Almorò RUBIN DE CERVIN
Head of Unit, Banking Regulation and Supervision
European Commission
Almorò Rubin de Cervin graduated in economics from Bocconi University in Milan. He joined the European Commission in 2000 and has worked in DG Enterprise and DG Competition, particularly in State aid control.
Since 2010, he has been working on financial services policies, including policy coordination, international issues and macro prudential policies. Since 2020, he is Head of Unit for Bank regulation and supervision in DG FISMA.
Gonzalo GASÓS
Senior Director of Prudential Policy & Supervision
EBF
Gonzalo Gasós is Senior Director of Prudential Policy and Supervision at the European Banking Federation, leading advocacy on banking regulation, capital requirements, and supervisory practices across Europe.
José Manuel CAMPA
Chairperson
European Banking Authority (EBA)
José Manuel Campa is Chairperson of the European Banking Authority, leading the EU's banking regulatory and supervisory framework to ensure financial stability and consumer protection across the Single Market.
He previously served as Spain's Minister of Economy and Finance and has held academic positions at leading business schools including IESE and Columbia.
Andreas DOMBRET
Representative
N26
Andreas Dombret represents N26, bringing extensive regulatory and banking experience. He formerly served on the Executive Board of Deutsche Bundesbank, responsible for banking supervision, financial stability, and international cooperation.
His expertise spans traditional and digital banking, making him a key advisor in the digital transformation of financial services.
Cristina DIAS
Head of Cabinet to Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque
European Commission
Cristina Dias is Head of Cabinet to Commissioner Maria Luís Albuquerque, coordinating the Commissioner's policy agenda on financial services and financial stability within the European Commission.
Regina Doherty is a Member of the European Parliament representing Ireland. She serves on committees related to economic and monetary affairs, bringing her extensive political experience to EU financial policy debates.
Previously, she held several ministerial positions in the Irish government, including Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection.
Margarita DELGADO
Former Interim Governor
Bank of Spain
Margarita Delgado served as Former Interim Governor of the Bank of Spain, bringing extensive experience in banking supervision, financial regulation, and monetary policy to European financial discussions.
Christopher SCHMITZ
Partner
EY
Christopher Schmitz is Partner at EY, advising financial institutions on regulatory compliance, risk management, and strategic transformation across European markets.
Alexandra MANIATI
Senior Director of Innovation & Cybersecurity
EBF
Alexandra Maniati is Senior Director of Innovation and Cybersecurity at the European Banking Federation, leading policy development on digital innovation, cyber resilience, and emerging technologies in European banking.
Nadia CALVIÑO
President
European Investment Bank (EIB)
Nadia Calviño is President of the European Investment Bank, the EU's lending institution supporting investment projects across Europe. She leads the EIB's efforts to finance sustainable development and economic growth.
Previously, she served as Spain's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Digital Transformation, and held senior positions at the European Commission.
Mirosław CZEKAJ
CEO
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK)
Mirosław Czekaj is CEO of Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), Poland's state development bank, managing strategic financing programs supporting Polish economic development and European investment initiatives.
Bruna SZEGO
Chair
EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA)
Bruna Szego serves as Chair of the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA), developing the agency's operations and implementing critical goals including direct supervision, coordinating FIUs, and setting EU-wide standards.
She began her career at the Bank of Italy in 1990, advancing through roles of increasing responsibility. Prior to leading AMLA, she headed the AML Supervision and Regulation (SNA), established in June 2022.
Previously, she headed the Regulations and Macroprudential Analysis Directorate within the Directorate General for Financial Supervision and Regulation.
José Antonio ÁLVAREZ
Vice Chair
Banco Santander
José Antonio Álvarez is the vice-chair of the board of directors of Grupo Santander. He is also Board Member of PagoNxt and AON plc. He was Group CEO until 2022 and vice Chair of Banco Santander (Brasil) until 2024.
Prior, he directed Group's Finance Division from 2002 to 2004 and acted as Group CFO until 2015. He was chairman of the European Banking Federation Banking Supervision Committee from 2009 to 2012.
He holds a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from the University of Santiago de Compostela, and an MBA from the University of Chicago.
Edvardas ŠILERIS
Head of the European Cybercrime Center
Europol
Edvardas Šileris is Head of the European Cybercrime Centre (EC3) since 2020. Under his leadership, the Centre prevents and supports investigations involving cyber-dependent crimes like ransomware and cyber-enabled crimes like online frauds.
His Centre provides advanced support on digital forensics, decryption and cyber threat intelligence. EC3 acts as a law enforcement liaison with industry and academia.
Before becoming Head of EC3, Edvardas was Deputy Police Commissioner General of the Lithuanian Police, with 22 years dedicated to crime investigation.
Michael ANSEEUW
CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board
BNP Paribas Fortis
Michael Anseeuw is CEO of BNP Paribas Fortis and member of the Executive Committee of BNP Paribas since 2023. He has been working in banking since 2001, holding different positions in headquarters and international business divisions.
From late 2014 until the end of 2022, he headed the retail banking activities of BNP Paribas Fortis. Prior to joining the bank, he worked as a management consultant and co-founded an internet start-up.
He holds a degree of Civil Engineering option Physics from the University of Ghent.
Kerstin JORNA
Director-General for Industry, Internal Market, Entrepreneurship & SMEs
European Commission
Kerstin Jorna is a German national and a civil servant at the European Commission where she has held various positions, including Head of Cabinet of several Commissioners and different Director posts.
She is the Director-General for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs. Before, she was Deputy Director-General for Economic and Financial Affairs.
She has held positions on the Board of the European Investment Bank, the European Investment Fund and the European Innovation Council Fund.
Sébastien DE BROUWER
Deputy CEO
EBF
Sébastien de Brouwer is Deputy CEO of the European Banking Federation, supporting the strategic direction and operational management of the organization representing European banks.
He brings extensive expertise in EU financial regulation, banking policy, and advocacy, working closely with European institutions to shape the regulatory framework for the banking sector.
Maria ABASCAL
Director General
Asociación Española de Banca (AEB)
Maria Abascal is Director General of the Asociación Española de Banca (AEB), representing the Spanish banking sector and coordinating advocacy and policy positions at national and European level.
She leads the association's engagement with regulators, policymakers, and stakeholders to promote a competitive and sustainable banking industry in Spain.
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