The Asian Bankers Association (ABA) is inviting members and friends to the Qorus Reinvent Forum Kuala Lumpur 2026, taking place on 28–29 April 2026 at the Element Kuala Lumpur located at the Ilham Tower, 8, Jln Binjai, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
This curated 1.5-day forum, jointly organized by ABA and Qorus—an ABA Knowledge Partner—will bring together forward-looking financial leaders, innovators, and decision-makers for focused dialogue and high-value networking. Discussions will center on the forces reshaping financial services, with a strong emphasis on practical insights, proven strategies, and real-world innovation from global markets.
Qorus Reinvent Forum Kuala Lumpur 2026 is set to be a premier gathering for financial professionals across East Asia, featuring senior speakers from leading institutions including Bank Negara Indonesia, Alliance Bank, Alizz Islamic Bank, GX Bank, Bank Simpanan Nasional, Bank of East Asia, Citi, OCBC, CIMB, Hong Leong Bank, Standard Chartered Bank, AIA, KAF Digital Bank, and AIBIM, among many others who have confirmed their participation as speakers.
(1) KEY THEMES
The Kuala Lumpur Forum will explore key strategic themes, including:
- Leadership in the Age of AI: navigating organizational change and digital transformation
- Agentic AI and Omnichannel Chatbots: elevating customer engagement through intelligent automation
- ESG and Social Impact Governance: strengthening sustainability and responsible banking practices
- Branch and Distribution Optimization: redefining efficiency through human–digital collaboration
- Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets: understanding regulation and unlocking new opportunities
- Islamic Finance and Community Banking: driving financial inclusion, trust, and community-led innovation
(2) AGENDA
Tuesday 28
09:00-11:00 Rising Champions: Building Regional Powerhouses from Scratch
(1) SEA’s New Digital First Players.
(2) Panel discussion” Unlocking the Future of Insurance: The Power of Open Data, Digital Transformation, and Human Talent.
(3) Embedded Finance & Super-App Ecosystems.
11:00-14:00 Reinventing Legacy Banks in a Hyper-Competitive, ESG-Driven Market
(1) Traditional Banks – Purpose, Responsibilities & ESG-Led Transformation.
14:0015:30 The Region’s Customer Experience Revolution
(1) Products for a Mobile-First Generation.
(2) CX as the Ultimate Battleground in SEA.
15:30-17:00 Ceremony: Qorus Reinvention Awards – APAC
(1) The Qorus Reinvention Awards – APAC 2026.
Wednesday 29
09:00-12:00 - AI-Driven Community Meetup - workshop
09:0012:00 Islamic Finance Leaders Roundtable
(1) Digital Transformation.
(2) Product Innovation.
(3) Governance & Ethical Finance.
(4) Customer Trust & Financial Inclusion.
The complete Agenda can be viewed HERE
For more details about the Qorus Reinvent Forum Kuala Lumpur 2026, please visit the event website HERE.
(3) REGISTRATION
Registration for representatives of financial institutions, banks and insurance professionals: US$399.
Special Registration for ABA members: US$299 (30% discount). Please write to programs@aba.com.tw to obtain the ABA Discount Code. For further information, please contact kristina@qorusglobal.com.
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