Banking Symposium
Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) will significantly impact and change the financial and banking sector. Large language models (LLMs) are at the forefront of this evolution, transforming financial services and creating substantial opportunities. With the sharp increase in commercial applications, economic, societal, and existential risks associated with the technology also receive more attention.
The aim of the 27th Banking Symposium (September 25, 2024) was to bring together active researchers and practitioners interested in the transformation in banking and finance through GAI. The final program included several academic presentations and insights from invited experts from the industry.
Program
13:30 Uhr – Einführung & Eröffnung
13:40 – 15:30 Uhr – Block 1: Whispers of code
- „Using Large Language Models for Financial Advice“
Prof. Dr. David Streich (Katholische Universität Eichstätt-Ingolstadt) - „Unusual Financial Communication: ChatGPT, Earnings Calls, and Financial Markets“
Stefan Menze (Universität Münster) - „Textual Disclosure in Prospectuses and Investors’ Security Pricing“
Dr. Philipp Klein (Universität Münster)
15:30 – 16:00 Uhr – Kaffeepause
16:00 – 17:45 Uhr – Block 2: Blueprints of tomorrow
- Dr. Frederik Traut
Abteilungsdirektor Bereich Bankenregulierung beim Bundesverband Öffentlicher Banken Deutschlands (VÖB) - Fabian Daun und Malte Lange
Analytics & AI Strategie bei der Finanz Informatik (IT-Dienstleister der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe)
17:45 – 18:15 Uhr – Kaffeepause
18:15 – 19:45 Uhr – Block 3: Crafting the future
- „Chancen und Risiken bei der Anwendung von künstlicher Intelligenz“
Prof. Dr. Marc Eulerich (Mercator School of Management, Universität Duisburg-Essen) - „Corporate Green Pledges“
Prof. Dr. Ole Wilms (Universität Hamburg und Tilburg University)
19:45 Uhr – Abschluss & Get-Together
Sponsors
We would like to thank the european center for financial services (ecfs) and the Stiftung für die Wissenschaft for their financial support!
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The 28th Banking Symposium 2025 will take place on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 in Duisburg.