Santander International Banking Conference 2026 | Powering Growth, Building Resilience

Описание: How can the global economy achieve sustainable growth and build resilience in a rapidly changing world?

At the Santander International Banking Conference 2026, Ana Botín, Executive Chair of Banco Santander, and Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), come together for a fireside chat titled “Powering Growth, Building Resilience.”

Moderated by James Harding, Editor-in-Chief of The Observer, the conversation explores the global economic outlook and the profound technological, geopolitical and demographic changes reshaping economies worldwide.

As the global economy adjusts to these structural transformations, the challenge is not simply to deliver economic growth, but to ensure that growth is sustainable and resilient.

The discussion examines the role of banks and the wider financial system in supporting investment, boosting productivity and creating the conditions for long-term economic prosperity.

Discover the perspectives of two leading figures in international finance on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of the global economy.

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0:00 Introduction and overview
8:15 State of the global economy
13:25 Debt and systemic risks
20:12 The impact and risks of AI
25:35 Regional resilience and Europe
35:45 Regulatory and mandate reform
39:53 AI adoption and workforce
42:35 Global coordination and outlook