BIS Innovation Summit 2025: Future-proofing central banks
9-11 September 2025, Basel, Switzerland (in person) or via virtual attendance
The BIS Innovation Summit is the annual flagship event of the BIS Innovation Hub, convening central bankers, regulators, technology leaders and academics to explore how innovation is reshaping the future of finance. Now in its fifth edition, the 2025 Summit will take place from 9 to 11 September at the BIS Tower in Basel, Switzerland.
Last year's Summit welcomed over 300 participants in person and 3,500 online, reflecting its growing importance as a platform for meaningful conversations at the intersection of finance and technology. We expect strong engagement once again this year, both on-site in Basel and through our virtual audience.
This year's theme, "Future-proofing central banks", will focus on how institutions can adapt and stay resilient in the face of rapid technological change. From the potential of AI and quantum computing to shifting talent needs and new approaches to risk, the Summit will explore what central banks need to stay ahead.
The agenda is still under development and will be updated regularly as additional participants are confirmed. A full speaker line-up will also be shared closer to the event date.
Key themes
- Future-proofing central banks: Exploring how to strengthen institutional agility, build resilience, and navigate the challenges of emerging technologies.
- AI in action: expanding the central bank toolkit: Exploring practical uses of AI in central banking, from monetary policy and compliance to risk and operations.
- Cross-border collaboration for innovation and stability: Highlighting how regulators, central banks and private sector leaders are working together across borders to drive innovation and support a more stable financial system.
Programme highlights
- High-level panel discussions: Hear from central bank governors, policymakers, and industry leaders on the big tech-trends transforming finance.
- Fireside chats: Open and informal conversations with leading thinkers working at the forefront of technology, foresight and systemic change.
- Technical roundtables: Focused sessions exploring practical issues in RegTech, AI adoption, financial market infrastructures and more.
- Roundtable discussions/debates: Smaller, interactive conversations offering deeper dives into technical challenges, policy considerations and cross-sector collaboration.
Join us at the BIS Innovation Summit 2025 to help shape the future of central banking - resilient, collaborative and ready for what's next.