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See the bigger picture.
Understand the forces shaping banking, financial services and investing. Bring a broader perspective to your next business or investment decision.
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9TH EDITION · 25 NOVEMBER 2026
The ideas.
The connections.
The next opportunity.
Join leaders and professionals from banking, insurance, NBFCs, fintech and investment for a day of fresh perspectives, valuable connections and the celebration of financial excellence.
25 November 2026Le Méridien, Kochi9:30 AM–9:30 PM
Early bird ₹4,000 + GST · Through 1 October
500+
Delegates
20+
Speakers
9th
Edition of the summit
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Day of ideas & opportunity
THE DHANAM BFSI SUMMIT
A day that can change
your next conversation.
For people who work in finance, invest in the future and build businesses. Join a community that brings insight, experience and opportunity into the same room.
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Make the right connections.
Meet bankers, investors, founders and financial professionals. Turn shared interests into conversations that can continue long after the summit.
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Learn from experience.
Hear different perspectives through speeches and panel discussions, and take fresh ideas back to your organisation, clients or portfolio.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
The financial sector,
together in one room.
ONE PASS. A COMPLETE EXPERIENCE.
From the first insight
to the last introduction.
A full day of financial perspectives, business conversations and recognition, followed by an evening worth staying for.
Ideas with perspective
Speeches and panel discussions exploring finance and investing, with 20+ speakers.
Conversations that count
Meet fellow delegates over lunch, refreshments and a speed networking session with industry leaders.
Excellence takes the stage
The prestigious Dhanam BFSI Excellence Awards, followed by dinner, cocktails and more time to connect.
The detailed 2026 programme and speaker lineup will be announced as they are confirmed.
A LEGACY OF LEADING VOICES
Distinguished speakers
from previous editions.
Leaders from banking, insurance, investment and financial services who have shared their perspectives at Dhanam BFSI summits.
The 2026 speaker lineup will be announced.
Rajeshwar Rao
Former Deputy Governor, RBI
JK Dash
Former Executive Director, RBI
Ganesh Kumar
Former Executive Director, RBI
Sundararaman Ramamurthy
MD & CEO, BSE
Prashant Jain
Founder & CIO, 3P Investment Managers
George Alexander Muthoot
MD, Muthoot Finance
VP Nandakumar
MD, Manappuram Finance
KVS Manian
MD & CEO, Federal Bank
PR Seshadri
MD & CEO, South Indian Bank
Shyam Srinivasan
Former MD & CEO, Federal Bank
Vijay Kedia
Investor & MD, Kedia Securities
Saurabh Mukherjea
Founder & CIO, Marcellus Investment Managers
Porinju Veliyath
Founder & CEO, Equity Intelligence
TC Suseel Kumar
Former MD, LIC of India
AP Hota
Former MD & CEO, NPCI; Former Non-Executive Chairman, Federal Bank
Salee S Nair
MD & CEO, Tamilnad Mercantile Bank
MN Srinivasu
Co-Founder & Director, BillDesk
K Paul Thomas
MD & CEO, ESAF Small Finance Bank
A GLIMPSE OF THE PREVIOUS EDITION
Feel the energy.
See the possibilities.
The ideas on stage are only part of the story. See the people, the conversations and the moments that bring the Dhanam BFSI community together.
Watch on YouTubeDHANAM BFSI EXCELLENCE AWARDS
A spotlight on
financial excellence.
Celebrate the institutions and people helping move the financial sector forward. The awards ceremony brings the business community together for an evening of recognition and meaningful connections.
Awards ceremony, dinner and cocktails included in your delegate pass.
YOUR PLACE IN THE CONVERSATION
One day.
A wider perspective.
Make time for the ideas and people that could inform your next move.
- Full-day conference with speeches & panel discussions
- Dhanam BFSI Excellence Awards ceremony
- Lunch, dinner and cocktails
- Two tea & snack sessions
- Speed networking with industry leaders
DELEGATE PASS9th edition
Early bird · Through 1 October 2026
₹4,000 + 18% GST
₹4,720 including GST
Regular rate
From 2 October 2026₹5,000 + 18% GST₹5,900 including GST
Register now From 2 October 2026₹5,000 + 18% GST₹5,900 including GST
Complete your registration and secure payment on Razorpay. Your place is confirmed after successful payment.
25 November 2026 · 9:30 AM–9:30 PM
Le Méridien, Kochi
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MEET US IN KOCHI
Le Méridien.
A setting for connection.
Join us at Le Méridien, Kochi for a full day of learning, networking and celebration.
Nettoor, Maradu, Kochi, Ernakulam, Kerala
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ABOUT THE ORGANISER
Promoting entrepreneurship.
Connecting industries.
Since 1987, Dhanam has championed entrepreneurship and celebrated business achievement in Kerala.
From its pioneering business magazine to digital journalism, video and events, Dhanam brings business ideas, inspiring journeys and industry conversations to a wider audience.
Through summits and awards across finance, healthcare, retail, MSMEs and other sectors, Dhanam connects entrepreneurs, professionals and industry leaders—creating opportunities to learn, collaborate and grow.
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