The Asian Bankers Association (ABA), in collaboration with the State Bank of India (SBI), is delighted to invite you and your colleagues to participate in the 2026 ABA & SBI Asian Bankers’ New Frontier Training Program, to be hosted by the SBI at the SBI Staff College in Hyderabad, India on 4-5 August 2026.
Building on the outstanding success of the 2025 ABA & SBI Asian Bankers Summit Training Program, this year’s program comes at a critical time for the banking industry. Rapid advancements in data analytics, blockchain, and digital currencies—and their growing impact on AML/KYC, financial inclusion, and core banking operations—are reshaping the competitive landscape. This program is specifically designed to equip forward-looking banking professionals with the knowledge, tools, and practical insights needed to stay ahead.
(1) OBJECTIVES
This intensive two-day course, delivered by distinguished faculty professors at the SBI Staff College, will provide participants with the opportunity to:
(1) Gain up-to-date, practical insights into data analytics, blockchain, AI, digital currencies, AML/KYC, financial inclusion, risk management, and other critical banking areas.
(2) Engage directly with leading experts and peers, fostering valuable knowledge exchange and professional networking.
(2) TARGET AUDIENCE
This highly relevant program is tailored for mid- to senior-level bank officers in Compliance, Strategy, Treasury, Credit, and related departments who are seeking to enhance their expertise and strategic perspective.
(3) AGENDA
Monday, 3 August 2026
Arrival & Special Dinner from 19:30 onwards.
Tuesday, 4 August 2026
08:00 Breakfast
09:00 Inauguration: Introduction of Participants
09:30 Harnessing Data Analytics, AI & cases.
(1) Data Analytics in building banking relationship. (2) AI use cases in banking. (Presentation, case study & discussion.)
10:30 Blockchain Synergies & Rise of digital currencies.
(1) Blockchain opportunities & significance. (2) Digital currencies. (Group activity & case study.)
11:30 Tea/Coffee Break
11:45 Financial Inclusion, Sustainable Future: SBI’s role in India’s SDG Agenda.
(1) Financial inclusion strategies in India. (2) SBI’s success stories in financial inclusion. (3) Strategies to meet financial inclusion practices as part of SDG. (Presentation, group activity & case study.)
12:45 Lunch Break
13:45 Building High-Performance Organizations through Communication & Employee Well-being.
(1) Communication as a tool for team cohesiveness. (2) High-performing organizations via employees’ well-being. (Presentation & group activity.)
15:15 Tea/Coffee Break
15:30 Compliance & Risk Management: Safeguarding India’s Banking Future.
(1) Risk Management culture in India. (2) SBI’s Risk Management. (3) Strategies to strengthen Compliance culture. (4) Fraud management. (Presentation, case study & discussions.)
17:00 High Tea
18:30 Cultural evening & Dinner
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
08:00 Breakfast
09:30-10:30 Next-Gen Compliance: AI/ML for KYC, AML & CFT.
(1) KYC/AML/FATCA. (2) Compliance culture in BANK. (3) Detection & Prevention of Frauds. (4) AI/ML in KYC/AML/CTF. (Presentation, case study & discussions.)
10:30 Strengthening India’s Agricultural Ecosystem: Finance & Best Practices.
(1) Importance of Agricultural Finance in India. (2) Improvement in Agricultural Banking by strategies. (3) Best Practices by Indian Banks in the Agricultural Ecosystem. (Presentation & group activity.)
11:30 Tea/Coffee Break
11:45 SME & Trade Finance: India’s performance & SBI’s role.
(1) SME/MSME/Trade Finance Performance in India vis-à-vis other countries. (2) SME/MSME/Trade Finance in SBI & Banking space. (Presentation & case study)
12:45 Lunch Break
13:45-15:30 Visit to SBI Branch
16:30 Golconda Visit or any other sightseeing
19:30 Dinner
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Departure of the participants from Hyderabad.
Interested participants can view a short video of the 2025 Training Program at the ABA’s YouTube channel HERE to appreciate the faculty’s quality and program’s comprehensiveness, as well as other engaging activities.
(4) COST
This highly intensive and cost-effective two-day training program is priced at US$1,100 per participant, offering exceptional value. The fee includes accommodation, meals, and all training sessions. Participants are responsible only for airfare and personal expenses.
(5) VENUE & ACCOMMODATION
The program will be held at the SBI Staff College in Hyderabad, located at 6-3-1188, High Cliff, Begumpet Road, Greenlands, Hyderabad, 500016, India.
(6) REGISTRATION DEADLINE: 24 July 2026
Please click HERE to register via the Google Form. Our team will contact you directly with payment details.
(7) TERMS
- Payment must be received on or before 24 July 2026 to secure your seat. ABA and SBI reserve the right to deny participation if payment is not received prior to the start of the programme.
- Cancellations are not permitted. Substitutions are welcome but must be communicated by email at least one week before the programme begins.
- The training programme is subject to a minimum number of participants and may be cancelled at ABA’s discretion without liability. In such a case, participants will be informed by 28 July 2026 and all payments will be fully refunded.
We strongly encourage early registration, as places are limited and expected to fill quickly. Kindly share this invitation with your colleagues who would benefit from this unique learning opportunity. For more details write to mig.moreno@aba.org.tw
