A collaboration between the University of Bristol Business School Banking Research Group and Durham University Business School Department of Finance.

We are delighted to welcome you to the 4th Durham-Bristol Banking Policy Forum, hosted by University of Bristol Business School in partnership with the Durham University. Join us on October 15th, 2026 at University of Bristol for a day of cutting-edge insights, dynamic debate, and collaborative exploration of how artificial intelligence is reshaping banking operations, financial intermediation, regulation, and the future architecture of the banking system.

This exclusive forum brings together a distinguished community of academics, industry leaders, and policymakers to engage with the latest research and real-world challenges facing the banking sector. The 2026 programme is designed to foster open dialogue and actionable insights on the most pressing issues at the intersection of banking and artificial intelligence. The day Includes:

Research Paper Sessions
Hear from leading international researchers as they present new evidence on topics including AI and relationship lending. Each session features in-depth presentations, expert discussions, and audience Q&A.

Industry Panel
Gain perspectives from senior executives and advisors at the forefront of banking and risk management. Panelists from Cambridge SupTech Lab, Lloyds Banking Group, Amazon Web Services and NatWest Group will share practical insights on navigating the rise of artificial intelligence in the banking system.

Policy Panel
Engage with high-level policymakers from the Central Bank of Ireland and Oesterreichische National bank, as they discuss the risks, challenges, and opportunities arising from the adoption of artificial intelligence in the banking sector.

Networking and Collaboration
The forum offers ample opportunities for informal discussion, networking, and knowledge exchange throughout the day.

Chatham House rules apply at this forum to promote candid discussions on artificial intelligence and the new banking system.

Organising Committee:

Guillem Ordoñez-Calafi (Bristol)

Min Park (Bristol)

Dennis Philip (Durham)

Klaus Schaeck (Bristol)

Francesco Vallascas (Durham)

Yue Xu (Durham)

With thanks to Maoyi Yin for her support in organising the forum.

International Banking Research Network Session Organisers:
Diana Bonfim (European Central Bank and Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics)

For further information or to register your interest, please contact: info@bankingforum.net

We look forward to welcoming you to Bristol for a thought-provoking and impactful event that will help shape the future of banking policy.

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