The Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) successfully hosted the Banking L&D Leaders' Meet 2026 on 9th June 2026 in Mumbai under the leadership and guidance of Shri Deepak Kumar Lalla, CEO, IIBF. The event brought together Learning & Development Heads and senior leaders from public and private sector banks, small finance banks, and NBFCs to discuss the future of workforce development in the banking industry.

Themed "Architecting the Future-Ready Banker: Capabilities, Compliance, and Collaboration," the programme featured a keynote address by Shri Atul Kumar Goel, Chief Executive, Indian Banks' Association (IBA), along with expert sessions on emerging banking trends, AI and digital transformation, professional certifications, workforce transformation, and future-ready training frameworks.

The event also included insightful discussions led by IIBF leadership and an interactive open forum, enabling participants to share perspectives and recommendations for strengthening the banking sector's learning and development ecosystem.