Banking Convention 88 in Nayarit, Mexico
Nayarit, known for its pristine white sand beaches and stunning natural pools, will host the 88th edition of the Banking Convention organized by the Mexican Association of Banks (ABM). The event, themed “The Banking Sector and its Contribution to Mexico’s Development,” will take place on May 8-9, 2025, in Nayarit. The convention will gather financial leaders, authorities, and economic experts to discuss crucial topics such as sustainability, cybersecurity, financial inclusion, and digital transformation.
Notable Attendees
Among the distinguished guests is Claudia Sheinbaum, the President of Mexico, who will inaugurate the event. Her presence underscores the significance of this gathering as the most relevant economic-financial event in the country.
Thursday, May 8
- 08:30 – 09:10: Breakfast with media representatives.
- 09:10 – 09:20: Signing of the updated Banking Sector Sustainability Protocol.
- 09:20 – 09:25: Convention ABM – Secretariat of Finances, CDMX.
- 09:25 – 09:40: Presentation by Marcia Villalba de Carranza, President of Fundación Quiera.
- 09:40 – 10:10: Presentation by Julio Carranza Bolívar, President of the Mexican Association of Banks (ABM).
- 10:10 – 10:30: Q&A session.
- 10:30: End of conference.
In-Person Panels with Virtual Transmission at the Convention Center, Salon Bahía A
- 09:45 – 10:45: Banking Compliance Standards in an International Context
- Narciso Campos Cuevas, White & Case partner.
- Elisa de Anda Madrazo, President of the Financial Intelligence Unit (GAFI).
- José Luis Stein-Velasco González-Casanova, Regional Head of Financial Crime for Mexico and Latin America, HSBC.
- Moderator: Ana Paula Ordorica, journalist.
- 10:45 – 11:45: The Role of SMEs in the Economy and Their Financing by the Banking Sector
- Graciela Márquez Colín, INEGI President.
- Altagracia Gómez Sierra, Coordinator of the Federal Government’s Business Advisory Council.
- Luis Antonio Ramírez Pineda, Director General of Nafin–Bancomext.
- Eduardo Osuna Osuna, Vice President of the Board and General Director, BBVA Group.
- Moderator: Blanca Juana Gómez, LLYC General Director.
- 11:45 – 12:00: The Importance of Cybersecurity for Banking and the Country
- Keren Elazari, global cybersecurity expert.
- Alberto Hernández Moreno, CISO Santander México.
- Moderator: Ana Paula Ordorica, journalist.
- 12:00 – 13:00: Financial Inclusion and Its Impact on Social Mobility
- Óscar Rosado Jiménez, CONDUSEF President.
- Julio Serrano Espinosa, Centro de Estudios Espinosa Yglesias President.
- Hugo Nájera Alva, Retail Banking Head, BBVA.
- Moderator: Valeria Moy, IMCO General Director.
- 13:00 – 14:00: Lunch Break
- 14:00 – 16:00: Networking Lunch
- Session Plenary and Inaugural Session at the Convention Center:
- 17:00: Access to the Session Room
- 17:55: Arrival of the President of Mexico and her delegation to the Session Room.
- 17:55 – 18:00: Presentation of the Presidium.
- 18:00 – 18:05: Welcome message by Dr. Miguel Ángel Navarro Quintero, Governor of Nayarit State.
- 18:05 – 18:20: Message by Mtra. Victoria Rodríguez Ceja, Governor of the Bank of Mexico.
- 18:20 – 18:35: Message by Mtro. Édgar Amador Zamora, Secretary of Public Finance and Credit.
- 18:35 – 18:50: Message by Lic. Julio Carranza Bolívar, President of the Mexican Association of Banks (ABM).
- 18:50 – 19:05: Inaugural message by Dr. Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, President of Mexico.
- 19:05 – 19:10: Signing of the agreement between the Federal Government and the Mexican Association of Banks to promote financing for SMEs.
- 19:10: National Anthem
- End of session
- 19:45: Cocktail offered by Banorte – Mastercard (Santuario)
