FIBI International Banking Conference 2026

The Federation of International Banks in Ireland (FIBI) is back for its Annual Conference 2026 on Tuesday, 17th November, 8.30-2.00pm The Federation of International Banks in Ireland (FIBI) an affiliate of Banking & Payments Federation Ireland (BPFI), is pleased to host its flagship annual conference on Tuesday, 17th November 2026, from 8.30am -12.30pm followed by a networking lunch at the College Green Hotel, Dublin. Featuring keynote addresses from An Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Central Bank of Ireland Governor Gabriel Makhlouf and United States Ambassador to Ireland Edward Walsh, join over 200 senior executives, policymakers, regulators and industry stakeholders as we reflect on four decades of the IFSC and explore the opportunities, challenges and strategic priorities that will define the next chapter of Ireland's international financial services story. As a gateway to the European Union and a longstanding bridge between the United States, Europe and global financial markets, Ireland occupies a distinctive position within the international financial services landscape. Against an increasingly fragmented and competitive global backdrop, this year’s conference will explore how Ireland can build on these advantages to attract investment, foster innovation and strengthen its position as a location of choice for internationally focused financial services firms. Geopolitical uncertainty, shifting patterns of global investment, rapid technological change and an evolving European policy landscape are reshaping the environment in which international financial services firms operate. Through a series of keynote addresses, panel discussions and expert insights, the conference will examine the implications of these developments and consider how Ireland can deepen its international connections, enhance its operating environment and position itself for the next phase of growth as a globally connected financial services hub with discussions focusing on: • Ireland's position within an evolving global and European financial services landscape • The policy, economic and regulatory frameworks shaping competitiveness and growth • The experience of firms building and scaling international businesses from Ireland • The future growth factors that will influence investment, innovation, productivity and talent • The opportunities presented by emerging technologies, including digital assets and tokenisation • The wider ecosystem and partnerships that contribute to Ireland's long-term success as an international financial centre Featured Speakers include: • An Taoiseach Micheál Martin • Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor, Central Bank of Ireland • Edward Walsh, United States Ambassador to Ireland • Enda Kilcullen, FIBI Chair & Chief Executive Officer TD Global Finance • Paulina Dejmek Hack, Director General, DG FISMA European Commission • Adam Farkas, Chief Executive Officer, Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) • Oliver Gilvarry, Assistant Secretary in the Banking & Financial Stability Division, Department of Finance • Claire Lanigan, CRO, Wells Fargo • James Pomeroy, Global Economist, HSBC • Michael Lohan, CEO, IDA Ireland • Martina Lawless, CEO, ESRI • Anne O'Leary, Head of Meta Ireland • Antony Jancic, CEO, Bank of America Europe and Country Executive for Ireland • Marc Hussey, Senior Country Officer and Head of Banking in Ireland, J.P. Morgan Ireland • Jane Ann Negi, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Bank of Montreal Europe plc (BME) • Féilim Harvey, Partner, Financial Services, PwC Ireland • Dr. Michael Huertas, Partner, Global FS Legal Leader, PwC Legal Germany • Paul Kilcullen, CEO & County Head, BNY Ireland • Edel O’Malley, CEO, basis.point • Brian Hayes, Chief Executive, BPFI The conference will be moderated by Richard Curran, broadcaster and journalist. Gold Sponsor - PWC At PwC, we help clients build trust and reinvent their businesses so they can turn complexity into competitive advantage. We’re a tech-forward, people-empowered network with more than 364,000 people in 136 countries and 137 territories. PwC Ireland is a trusted advisor to the banking and financial services sector. The firm works with international banks, retail banks, fintechs and payments organisations to help them navigate an increasingly complex environment shaped by geopolitical uncertainty, regulation, digital transformation, risk management and evolving customer expectations. PwC Ireland combines deep industry expertise with technology-enabled solutions to support strategic growth, operational resilience and sustainable business performance. Its multidisciplinary teams deliver consulting services across areas including regulatory change, artificial intelligence, cyber security, finance transformation and digital banking along with audit, tax and deals. Silver Sponsor - Matheson Matheson services the legal needs of internationally focused companies and financial institutions doing business in and from Ireland. Our clients include over half of the world’s 50 largest banks, 7 of the world’s 10 largest asset managers, 7 of the top 10 global technology brands and we have advised the majority of the Fortune 100 companies. Our Finance and Capital Markets team consists of more than 50 lawyers and advises financial institutions and corporations involved in arranging and executing all forms of finance and capital markets transactions in Ireland and our Financial Institutions Group advises on all corporate and regulatory aspects of doing business in and from Ireland across the full spectrum of regulatory and corporate transactional matters. We act for all of the major Irish banks and financial institutions, corporate borrowers and many of the world's leading international banks, investment managers and investment funds, securities and derivatives trading houses, broker dealers, insurance companies, alternative finance providers, supranational organisations, rating agencies, trustees and other financial services firms. Lunchtime Sponsor - IOB IOB is a professional network of 33,200 members who work in banking and the international financial services sector. IOB is a recognised college of University College Dublin (UCD) and is a centre of excellence in the provision of specialist education to the financial services sector.