SUMMER ACADEMY 2027
SUMMER ACADEMYCentral Banking | Sustainable Finance
For 27 years, the Frankfurt School Summer Academy has brought together leading finance professionals from around the world for an intensive week of learning, exchange and networking. With more than 1,300 participants to date, it has built a strong international community of practitioners across countries, regions and institutions.
Evolving each year to reflect current developments and emerging trends in the financial sector, the Summer Academy combines Frankfurt School’s academic excellence with a strong focus on practical application. Participants gain insights from internationally recognised experts, exchange perspectives with peers and take away knowledge they can apply directly in their professional context.
DATE & LOCATION
7 - 11 June, 2027
Frankfurt School Campus
PRICE
Early Bird Price €4.845
Regular Price €5,700
Discounts are available:
- Group Discount
- 10% for FS Alumni
- 15% Non-OECD Discount
LANGUAGE
English
TRACKS
- Central Banking
- Sustainable Finance
For 27 years, the Frankfurt School Summer Academy has brought together leading finance professionals from around the world for an intensive week of learning, exchange and networking. With more than 1,300 participants to date, it has built a strong international community of practitioners across countries, regions and institutions.
Evolving each year to reflect current developments and emerging trends in the financial sector, the Summer Academy combines Frankfurt School’s academic excellence with a strong focus on practical application. Participants gain insights from internationally recognised experts, exchange perspectives with peers and take away knowledge they can apply directly in their professional context.
Experience that connects the world
Edition
participants worldwide
Nationalities
WHY JOINING THE SUMMER ACADEMY AT FRANKFURT SCHOOL?
The Frankfurt School Summer Academy builds on Frankfurt School of Finance & Management’s long-standing expertise in strengthening financial systems worldwide. Through its International Advisory Services (IAS), Frankfurt School has supported central banks, supervisory authorities and financial (development) institutions in over 120 countries, with a strong focus on emerging and developing economies.
The unique combination of global advisory experience, academic excellence and policy relevance ensures that the Summer Academy is directly linked with the real-world challenges facing today’s financial sector. The programme evolves continuously, adapting to participants’ needs while integrating emerging trends, current developments and the topics shaping the future of finance.
Participants benefit from a learning experience that brings together practical insights from international projects, cutting-edge research and current regulatory developments across areas such as central banking, financial regulation and sustainable finance.
By bridging theory and practice, the Summer Academy equips professionals with relevant knowledge, practical perspectives new approaches to navigate rapidly changing finance landscape and drive meaningful impact within their organisations.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This programme is designed for finance professionals and decision-makers working across the public and private financial sector, including:
- Commercial banks (incl. risk management, ESG, strategy, treasury, relationship manager)
- Microfinance institutions and inclusive finance providers
- Central banks and supervisory authorities, Regulatory and government institutions involved in financial policy and oversight
- Development finance institutions (DFIs) and multilateral organisations
- Donor agencies, international development organisations, Institutional investors and impact investors
HIGHLIGHTSFROM PAST ACADEMIES
- Two specialised tracks: Central Banking and Sustainable Finance
- Strategic partnership with the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) for the Central Banking track
- Company and site visits connecting classroom learning with real-world practice
- Expert and guest speaker sessions exploring current topics including AI & Sustainability, Climate & Disaster Risk Financing, AI & Big Data, and Financial Health
- Practical case studies and educational games, bringing concepts and challenges to life
- Interactive discussions and debates encouraging participants to exchange experiences and perspectives
- Networking opportunities beyond the classroom to connect with peers and experts
- Frankfurt city tour offering participants the opportunity to discover the city and connect in an informal setting
Customise Your Agenda - Choose Your Track
The Summer Academy offers three specialised tracks:
The three tracks are rooted in Frankfurt School’s advisory work with financial institutions and its strong expertise in sustainable and development finance.
Please note: A minimum of 10 participants is required for a track to take place.
Sustainable Finance Track
The Sustainable Finance Track is designed for professionals in banks, financial institutions and regulatory bodies who want to deepen their expertise in sustainable finance and climate risk management.
Sustainable finance is transforming global financial markets. New regulation, evolving ESG methodologies and innovative financial instruments are reshaping how institutions assess risk, allocate capital and create long-term value. At the same time, sustainability challenges have become more complex, requiring structured knowledge and strategic leadership.
Building on Frankfurt School of Finance & Management’s recognised expertise in sustainable and development finance, this track provides practical tools and market-relevant insights to integrate sustainable finance into core financial decision-making.
Central Banking Track
The Central Banking Track focuses on financial inclusion policy, financial education frameworks and digital financial literacy as key pillars of inclusive and resilient financial systems.
As financial systems become increasingly digital, central banks and regulators play a critical role in promoting financial inclusion, consumer protection and financial resilience. This track provides a structured understanding of regulatory frameworks, policy design and implementation strategies that support inclusive financial sector development.
The Central Banking Track is co-hosted by Frankfurt School’s Centre for Central Banking and the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI). The Centre contributes academic excellence and expertise in monetary policy, financial stability and central banking practice. AFI adds a global policy perspective and practical insights from its international network of central banks and financial regulators. Together, they combine research-based knowledge with hands-on regulatory experience.
Registration
Registration
Sustainable Finance Track
Central Banking Track
Discounts
There are several combinable discounts (max. Two discounts per participant) for the Summer Academy.
- 15% Early Bird Discount for all registrations made before 30 April 2027.
- 10% Frankfurt School Alumni Discount
- 10% Company Group Discount
- 15% Non-OECD Discount for all participants with nationality and residency in non-OECD countries. To qualify for the Non-OECD discount, a copy of an ID or other relevant documents must be submitted proactively to verify nationality and residency.
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