9th - 10th November 2026

30th National Banking &
Ethics Conference

Theme

Banking on the Future: Trust, Technology and Transformation (3T Conference)

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Programme Outline

A comprehensive two-day event featuring masterclasses, networking, and insightful keynotes from industry leaders.

Sunday, 8th November (Arrival)

All Day

Arrival of Participants

6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Networking Cocktail

1 Day 1: Masterclass & Mentorship (9th Nov)

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Registration

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Concurrent Sessions

Deploying AI to Combat Modern Fraud in International Trade Finance Mr Clifford Duke Mettle
Cybersecurity and Fraud Detection Dr Albert Antwi-Bosiako
Virtual Assets and Impact Facilitator: Philip Twum, ACIB / Philip Kwaw (BOG)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Networking Lunch

1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Mentorship Corner

Woman: Rising to the Top – Abena Osei-Poku (MD, Ecobank)
Mens Talk (Health, Stress and Sex) – Medical Expert
Balancing work and navigating organisational politics – Chief Andani / Jim Baiden

3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Complimentary Activity at Aqua Safari

Cast Net Fishing, Board & Card Games, Table & Lawn Tennis, Beach VolleyBall & Badminton, Canoeing & Kayaking, Mini Soccer, Golf etc.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Dinner

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Anansesem (Evolution of Banking & History of Institute)

Culture Troupe and Dancing

2 Day 2: Main Conference (10th Nov)

5:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Aerobics, Swimming, Breakfast

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Conference Registration

10:00 AM - 10:20 AM

Welcome Address – President

10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Journey To the World Conference 2028 – CEO

10:50 AM - 11:50 AM

Speeches

Governor: Dr Johnson P. Asiama, FCIB (Hon.)
Minister of Communications / Education Minister

11:50 AM - 12:30 PM

Stable Coin / Virtual Asset and Future of Money

– Dr Stephane Nwolley

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Networking LUNCH

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Break out sessions (Perspectives from Senior Bankers)

Strand A Trust, Ethics & Fraud

Strand B Navigating Regulatory and Stable Coins

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

AI in Practice

– Dr Marcel Lukas (University of St Andrews)

3:30 PM

Conference Reflections and Closing

Speakers & Dignitaries

Hear from our distinguished panel of experts, regulators, and industry leaders.

Dr Johnson P. Asiama, FCIB (Hon.)

Governor

Bank of Ghana

Hon. Haruna Iddrisu

Minister of Education

Republic of Ghana

Hon. Samuel Nartey George

Minister of Communication

Republic of Ghana

Chief Alhassan Andani, FCIB (Hon.)

Board Chair, Ecobank

CBEL Faculty

Albert Essien, FCIB (Hon.)

Board Chair, DBG

CBEL Faculty

Clifford Duke Mettle, FCIB

CEO

Methodist Investment and Properties Limited

Dr Albert Antwi-Boasiako

Executive Chairman

e-Crime Bureau

Philip Twum, ACIB

CEO

Fido

Dr Stephane Nwolley

CEO

Npontu Technologies Limited

Dr Marcel Lukas

Vice-Dean Executive Education

University of St Andrews

Abena Osei-Poku, FCIB (Hon)

Ecobank

Farihan Alhassan

GCB Bank

Mrs Emelia Sackey, FCIB

Head, Retail Products

GCB Bank

Dr Ellen Ohene-Afoakwa, FCIB

President, CIB Ghana

Conference Host

Robert Dzato, FCIB

CEO, CIB Ghana