SUMMER ACADEMY
SUMMER ACADEMYCentral Banking | SME Finance | Sustainable Finance
With more than 26 years of experience in executive education, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management has established its Summer Academy as a globally recognised programme in Central Banking, SME Finance, and Sustainable Finance.
The programme has welcomed over 1,000 alumni from central banks, financial institutions, supervisory authorities, and development organisations worldwide, creating a strong international network of senior professionals.
Designed specifically for experienced practitioners, the Frankfurt School Summer Academy combines academic excellence with a practical, hands-on learning approach. Participants benefit from insights delivered by internationally recognised experts, ensuring direct applicability to real-world financial sector challenges.
DATE & LOCATION
29 June - 3 July, 2026
Frankfurt School Campus
PRICE
Before 30 April: €4,845
After 30 April: €5,700
LANGUAGE
English
TRACKS
- Central Banking
- Sustainable Finance
- SME Finance Future Leaders
With more than 26 years of experience in executive education, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management has established its Summer Academy as a globally recognised programme in Central Banking, SME Finance, and Sustainable Finance.
The programme has welcomed over 1,000 alumni from central banks, financial institutions, supervisory authorities, and development organisations worldwide, creating a strong international network of senior professionals.
Designed specifically for experienced practitioners, the Frankfurt School Summer Academy combines academic excellence with a practical, hands-on learning approach. Participants benefit from insights delivered by internationally recognised experts, ensuring direct applicability to real-world financial sector challenges.
Programme at a Glance
Format: On Campus Programme
Focus: Central Banking, Sustainable Finance or SME Finance for Leaders
Certificate: Confirmation of Participation
Global Alumni: More than 1300 participants
Launch Year: 2000
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 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 closely aligned with the real-world challenges facing today’s financial sector.
Participants benefit from a programme that integrates practical insights from international projects, cutting-edge research and current regulatory developments in areas such as central banking, financial regulation and sustainable finance.
By bridging theory and practice, the Frankfurt School Summer Academy equips professionals with the knowledge and tools to navigate evolving regulatory environments, address sustainability and climate-related risks, and drive institutional impact within their organisations.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
The Frankfurt School Summer Academy equips professionals in central banking, financial regulation and sustainable finance with the skills to drive institutional and systemic impact.
- Shape Financial Stability in a Climate-Driven World: Strengthen your institution’s ability to manage climate risk, design forward-looking supervisory approaches and align financial flows with sustainability objectives.
- Turn Regulation into Strategic Advantage: Translate evolving regulatory expectations and transparency standards into concrete institutional strategies and operational frameworks.
- Apply What You Learn Immediately: Develop actionable solutions through case-based discussions, policy simulations and direct exchange with practitioners shaping today’s financial architecture.
- Build Influence Through Global Exchange: Engage with professionals from diverse regions, expanding your perspective and strengthening your capacity to drive change within your organisation.
- Join a Network of Impact Leaders: Become part of an international community committed to advancing financial stability and sustainable development worldwide.
Who should attend?
This programme is designed for finance professionals and decision-makers working across the public and private financial sector, including:
- Commercial banks (risk management, ESG, strategy, treasury)
- 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 and international development organisations
- Institutional investors and impact investors
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.
SME Finance Future Leaders Track
The SME Finance Future Leaders Track is designed for experienced professionals driving innovation and transformation in small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) finance. As SME ecosystems evolve rapidly, the programme equips participants with the strategic perspective and practical tools needed to navigate complexity and shape the future of SME financing.
The track addresses key cross-cutting themes that define the sector today, including inclusive and gender-smart finance, digital finance and fintech-enabled solutions, and sustainable finance with a focus on climate-aligned approaches. Participants gain insights into emerging trends, regulatory developments, and innovative business models that are reshaping SME finance globally.
Registration
Registration
Sustainable Finance Track
Central Banking Track
SME Finance Future Leaders 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 2026.
- 10% Alumni Discount for participants who have previously studied with Frankfurt School.
- 10% Group Discount* for each institution sending more than one participant to the programme.
- 15% Non-OECD Discount* for all participants with nationality and residency in non-OECD countries. *Non-OECD discounts can be combined with a maximum of two other discounts per participant; the total discount cannot exceed 40%. 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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