Coordinator's Meet 2025

Knowledge Connect'25

IIBF organised a one-day Coordinators' Meet of our MoU College/Universities titled "Knowledge Connect 2025" on 3rd May 2025 at the IIBF, Mumbai. This event motive was to strengthen engagement with IIBF's MoU colleges and foster collaboration for the effective implementation of IIBF's academic initiatives. IIBF currently has a total of 58 MoUs with colleges/universities.

The programme included presentations by industry experts, interactive discussions on strengthening engagement between IIBF and academic institutions, and hands-on demonstration of exam registration platform, e-learning, mock test, and new initiatives of IIBF towards upskilling professionals and aspiring students.

Driving knowledge exchange at Knowledge Connect 2025 - Mr. Biswa Ketan Das, ex- CEO, IIBF​

Coordinators assembled at Coordinator's Meet - Knowledge Connect 2025 ​

The Knowledge Connect 2025 -Coordinators' Meet​ Session featuring insights from Mr. Ravi Gupta , Ex-CDO, IIBF​

Welcoming of all the participants of Knowledge Connect 2025 by Mr. Biswa Ketan Das, Ex- CEO, IIBF

The Knowledge Connect 2025 -Coordinators' Meet ​Welcomed esteemed chief guest, Mr. Rajesh Sharma, GM, CSITE, RBI

Trainers' Training Programme 2025​

A 3-Day Trainers’ Training Programme on Pedagogical Excellence & Industry-Relevant Teaching in Banking & Finance was conducted for faculty members from IIBF’s MoU partner colleges. The programme focused on enhancing pedagogical effectiveness, strengthening industry alignment, and improving teaching approaches in Banking and Finance.

​The programme received 120 nominations, reflecting strong participation and interest from partner institutions. A special session was delivered by Mr. Shailendra Singh, CGM–HR, Bank of Baroda, providing valuable industry perspectives to the participating faculty members.

Mr. Bijay Kumar Jha, CDO, delivering a session on "Evolving Landscape of Banking & Finance Education in India - Opportunities for Academia-Industry Synergy under IIBF MoUs"​

Dr. K. Gangadharan, Director of Academics at IIBF delivering a session on "Integrating skill-based learning in Banking and Finance - An IIBF model for HEI’s as per NEP 2020"

Students' Conclave 2026

Students' Conclave 2026 - From Campus to Corporate

The Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) successfully organised a one-day Students' Conclave at its office for students from MoU colleges in Mumbai, aimed at strengthening industry-academia engagement and providing meaningful exposure to aspiring banking professionals. The conclave offered students first-hand insights into the role and functioning of IIBF within the banking ecosystem, along with a deeper understanding of how careers in banking operate in practice. The programme focused on familiarising students with industry expectations, the importance of skill development, and the value of professional certifications in building long-term careers in banking and finance. Students were guided on relevant IIBF courses and certification examinations aligned with their career aspirations and were encouraged to pursue them to enhance their professional competence and employability.

The Students' Conclave 2025 featured Mr. Deepak Kumar Lalla, CEO, IIBF with Chief guest Ms. Poppy Sharma, CGM HR, Central Bank of India and Mr. Pramod Shah, Chief Human Resources Officer, ECL Finance Limited ​​

Young minds engaged at Students' Conclave 2026​

An engaging session by Mr. Bijay Kumar Jha, CDO, IIBF during Knowledge Connect 2026. ​

The Students' Conclave 2026 welcomed Mr. Pramod Shah, Chief Human Resources Officer, ECL Finance Limited for an Industry Speak session on "Careers in BFSI: Hiring Realties, Growth Paths and Skills That Matter"

The Students' Conclave 2026 featured an Industry Speak session on "Think Like a Banker: Developing Analytical, Ethical and Customer- centric Mindset"​ by Ms. Poppy Sharma, CGM HR, Central Bank of India​