India's BFSI sector is rapidly transforming into a USD 1 trillion ecosystem, accounting for nearly 27% of the nation's GDP. Anchored by record-breaking growth in digital transactions and the world's fastest-expanding fintech ecosystem, this momentum is redefining the future of financial services and ushering in a new era of transformation.
The Elets BFSI Leaders Retreat & Awards 2026 marks a significant milestone in this journey - the 10th Residential edition of our flagship leadership confluence, and a decade of trust, collaboration, and knowledge-exchange with India's most influential banking and financial leaders. Hosted amidst the serene hills of Lonavala, this exclusive two-day residential confluence, curated by Elets Technomedia and The Banking & Finance Post, fosters purposeful dialogue, leadership exchanges, and high-value networking.
Join us in shaping the conversations that will define the future of finance…
Government of India
Wells Fargo
Suryoday Small Finance Bank
Yes Bank
Karnataka Bank
PNB Housing Finance Ltd.
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
IIFL Samasta Finance Limited
Muthoot Microfin Ltd
Yes Securities
IDBI Bank
Bandhan Bank
Vivriti Capital
Paytm
Aditya Birla Finance
Axis Mutual Fund
Kotak Life
Bandhan Life Insurance
Unity Small Finance Bank Ltd
Tata Capital
More to follow ....
Senior BFSI Leaders
Tech & Innovation Partners
High-Impact Sessions
Revitalizing Days
MDs, CEOs, EDs of Banks, NBFCs & Insurance
Companies
Senior Officials from RBI, SEBI, IRDAI, UIDAI, NPCI, and NABARD
CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, CDIOs, CDOs, Heads of Cloud, AI, CX & Innovation
COOs, CMOs, CHROs, Heads of Risk, Compliance, Digital Banking & Operations
How AI, automation, and next-gen digital architectures are redefining the future of financial services.
Building interoperable financial ecosystems powered by open APIs, partner-led models, and embedded finance innovations.
Transforming credit through real-time data, predictive risk models, intelligent underwriting, and automated collections.
Exploring disruptive payment rails, digital insurance innovation, and new-age financial models reshaping consumer and enterprise finance.
Strengthening digital trust through advanced cyber defence, fraud detection, and compliance-ready intelligence frameworks.
Modernising financial infrastructure with cloud-native platforms, real-time data, and scalable core banking systems.
Reimagining customer touchpoints with frictionless journeys and hyper-personalised engagement across channels.
& many more ...
Addl Chief Secretary (Finance)
Govt. of Maharashtra
Joint Chief Executive Officer
Maharashtra Institution for Transformation (MITRA)
Deputy Director General
Unique Identification Authority of India
Head Fintech & Startups
Reserve Bank of Innovation Hub
Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer
Jana Small Finance Bank
Executive Director
Muthoot Microfin
Executive Director - Technology and Operations
Equitas Small Finance Bank
Chief Executive Officer
Muthoot FinCorp
Chief General Manager & Dy Chief Digital Officer
State Bank of India
President & Head - Digital Business and Transformation
Axis Bank
Chief Technology Officer
Union Bank of India
Chief Operating Officer
Bharti AXA Life Insurance
Chief Information Officer
YES BANK
Chief Information Officer
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance
Chief Information Officer
HDFC Life
Chief Information Officer
BOBCARD
Chief Information Officer
CSB Bank
General Manager & Chief Technology Officer
Canara Bank
Chief Technology Officer
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
Chief Technology Officer
Federal Bank
Chief Technology Officer
Aditya Birla Financial Services
Chief Technology Officer
Yes Securities
Chief Digital Officer
Indian Bank
Chief Digital and Marketing Officer
Karnataka Bank
Group Chief Digital Officer
Shriram Capital
Chief Data Officer
IDBI Bank
Head AI & Digital
Federal Bank
Chief AI Officer
Mirae Asset Management
Chief Analytics Officer
Ujjivan Small Finance Bank
CISO & CDO
Shriram Transport Finance
Chief Information Security Officer
Future Generali India Life Insurance
Chief Information Security Officer
PNB Housing Finance
& many more...
“A well-organised, highly curated summit bringing together banks, fintechs, and regulators. A niche, relevant platform that accelerates collaboration, meaningful networking, and idea exchange—an opportunity participants should fully leverage.”
“While we meet CXOs in office settings, the vibe here at the Elets BFSI CXO Summit is completely different. It's a great opportunity to understand their priorities in a casual setting.”
“A timely, commendable summit uniting fintech stakeholders with strong speakers and relevant topics. The focus on security, cybersecurity, and regulation stood out as key to ensuring safe, sustainable fintech growth in the coming years.”
“The summit was insightful, highlighting how NBFCs are leveraging AI across lending—from acquisition to credit assessment, to reach semi-urban and rural customers, driving financial inclusion and transformative change.”
“A well-orchestrated summit with highly relevant topics. It highlights how banks and fintechs together can drive India's digital transformation, shape the financial ecosystem, and take the country to the global stage.”
“With global fraud losses nearing a trillion dollars and daily crores lost in India via compromised communication channels, our solution addresses this gap and fully complies with TRAI, DoT, MHA, and Trusted Portal approvals.”
“The summit sparked meaningful discussions on NBFC-fintech collaboration, digital readiness, and financial inclusion. Such platforms are vital for addressing real challenges and building customer-centric, future-ready financial solutions.”
“It's a very exciting time to be here. Participants from across India represent the elite BFSI community, and over the last two and a half days, there has been immense knowledge sharing around technologies, industry concerns, and real challenges.”
“The summit creates a vibrant ecosystem for fintechs, innovators, and institutions to exchange ideas, understand real needs, and identify gaps to solve. Such forums strongly strengthen collaboration and startup-enterprise alignment.”
“Our cloud, hybrid, and on-prem offerings deliver flexibility, while India remains key for growth, R&D, and tech support. The Elets BFSI Game Changers Summit stands out for its high-quality audience and meaningful industry engagement.”
“In a world where not everything is built in-house, this platform helps identify the right partners to accelerate innovation, improve time-to-market, and scale solutions. A vibrant, highly productive ecosystem.”
“Among the other events we participated in this year, this was by far the most productive. The pre-event CEO dinner was a game-changer, allowing us to connect meaningfully with key stakeholders ahead of time. Thank you for having us.”
“A well-organised, timely initiative that supports the state's vibrant startup ecosystem. Such forums connect problem-solvers with real challenges, enable collaboration across the value chain, and drive meaningful impact for fintechs, banks, and NBFCs.”
“A fantastic experience bringing together relevant BFSI CXOs and technology leaders. The 6th Elets BFSI Game Changers Summit reinforced my belief that India is perfectly positioned to surpass global benchmarks and achieve its 2047 vision even earlier.”
“One of the best events I've attended, uniquely bringing together technology, NBFCs, and regulators. The discussions highlighted how AI-led decisioning can unlock new customer segments and drive economic impact.”
“The panel highlighted real-world challenges, startup-led innovation, and increased investment in agility and scale. Blending legacy strengths with technology felt truly transformational, pointing toward a future where digital access reaches everyone.”
