SUMMER ACADEMY
SUMMER ACADEMY
With more than 26 years of experience delivering executive education, Frankfurt School has established the Summer Academy as a globally recognised programme in Central Banking and Sustainable Finance. Over 1,000 alumni from central banks, financial institutions, supervisory authorities and development organisations worldwide have completed the programme. Designed for experienced professionals, the Summer Academy combines academic excellence with a highly practical, hands-on learning approach led by internationally recognised experts. The curriculum is continuously refined to reflect current market developments, regulatory priorities and emerging trends in sustainable and green finance.
DATE
29 June - 3 July, 2026
LOCATION
Frankfurt School Campus
PRICE
EUR 5,700
LANGUAGE
English
With more than 26 years of experience delivering executive education, Frankfurt School has established the Summer Academy as a globally recognised programme in Central Banking and Sustainable Finance. Over 1,000 alumni from central banks, financial institutions, supervisory authorities and development organisations worldwide have completed the programme. Designed for experienced professionals, the Summer Academy combines academic excellence with a highly practical, hands-on learning approach led by internationally recognised experts. The curriculum is continuously refined to reflect current market developments, regulatory priorities and emerging trends in sustainable and green finance.
Programme Highlights
Frankfurt School Summer Academy is designed to create measurable impact at institutional and system level. The programme combines strategic insight, applied expertise and international exchange to empower professionals to actively shape the future of central banking and sustainable finance.
- 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.
Shaping Resilient and Sustainable Financial Systems
The Summer Academy builds on Frankfurt School’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, particularly in emerging and developing economies.
The Summer Academy is part of the Sustainable World Academy, Frankfurt School’s platform for executive education in sustainable and development finance. By combining applied advisory expertise, academic excellence and policy relevance, Frankfurt School delivers a programme that equips financial sector professionals to navigate today’s evolving regulatory and sustainability challenges.
Who schould 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 two specialised tracks: Central Banking and Sustainable Finance.
Both tracks are rooted in Frankfurt School’s advisory work with financial institutions and its strong expertise in sustainable and development finance.
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 15 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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