08:00– 09:00
23rd East African Banking School (EABS) Conference 2026
Jul 13Jul 17, 2026
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
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About
The 23rd East African Banking School (EABS) Conference is a 5-day summit, scheduled for July 13–17, 2026, in Diani, Kenya. The conference is an annual regional conference rotating among Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. It is organized collaboratively by leading banking institutions in each country and serves as a leading platform for discussion, education, and networking among bankers, regulators, policymakers, and financial experts throughout the region. This year's edition will feature thought leaders and industry experts addressing critical priorities, including strengthening credit asset quality, effectively managing non- performing loans, leveraging data to unlock cross-selling opportunities, and advancing reporting, governance, and compliance across increasingly digital credit portfolios.
The event, themed "Navigating Credit Risk in the Digital Transformation Era," brings together industry executives and regulators from the East African Community for professional development and networking.
Location: Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani, Kwale County, Kenya.
Date: 13–17 July 2026
Theme: Navigating Credit Risk in the Digital Transformation Era
Conference Dress Code: Smart Casual
Dinner Dress Code: Swahili-Inspired Attire
Conference Agenda
Day 1
Data, Cloud and Digital Infrastructure for Credit Risk
Focus areas
Embracing Cloud DeploymentUnleashing the Power of Data & Technology
09:00 - 09:45
Expert Session: Data Quality, Model Risk and Explainability in AI Credit Models
09:45 – 10:30
Expert Session: AI-Powered Credit Scoring and Customer Behaviour Insights
10:30 - 11:00Tea Break
11:00 – 11:45
Case Session: Cloud-Based Alternative Data Credit Risk Systems – Lessons from Implementation.
11:45 – 12:45
Power Panel: Beyond CRBs – Ownership, Governance and Monetisation of Credit Data
12:45 - 13:00
Introduction: Fixing Credit Information Gaps and Building Trusted Data Ecosystem
13:00 - 14:00Lunch
14:00 – 15:30
Roundtable Session: Fixing Credit Information Gaps and Building Trusted Data Ecosystems
16:30 - 18:30RECEPTION COCKTAIL
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The following hotels have been identified for delegates attending the 23rd EABS Conference. The conference venue is Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach. All other properties are listed by proximity. We recommend booking early to secure your preferred accommodation.
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The KBA Institute is the training and professional development arm of the Kenya Bankers Association (KBA). It serves as a capacity-building hub for the finance and banking sector in Kenya, offering certificate programs, diplomas, and executive training.