WCBI Conference
“Where tradition met transformation”
Hosted by the Chartered Banker Institute and the University of St Andrews Business School Executive Education
The 25th World Conference of Banking Institutes (WCBI) took place in Scotland, bringing together banking leaders, educators, and regulators from around the world to explore how technology, trust, and professional standards are shaping the future of banking.
Set in historic St Andrews, the conference provided a forum to examine the forces transforming the profession, from artificial intelligence and technological advancement to evolving expectations around ethics, responsibility, and public confidence and the implications for professional education and standards.
Against a backdrop of rapid change across the sector, discussions focused on how best to equip professionals with the skills, judgement, and capabilities needed for the future. The event also marked 150 years since the establishment of the first banking institute, celebrating a shared heritage while looking ahead to the continued evolution of standards, learning, and professional development.
Delegates shared insights, challenged perspectives, and contributed to a global conversation aimed at strengthening and advancing the profession.
We're pleased to share that this conference was a part of the Edinburgh Finance Festival: Click here to find out more.
