24th IADI APRC Annual Meeting & International Conference
5-7 May 2026
Convergence in a Fragmented World: Shaping Stronger Financial Safety Nets Through Shared Principles, Innovation and Collaboration
Message from PIDM’s Chief Executive Officer
Dear IADI Members and Distinguished Guests,
It is with great honour that we welcome you to the 24th IADI APRC Annual Meeting and International Conference, themed “Convergence in a Fragmented World: Shaping Stronger Financial Safety Nets through Shared Principles, Innovation and Collaboration”, taking place from 5 to 7 May 2026 in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
In today’s increasingly complex financial landscape; shaped by evolving regulations, geopolitical dynamics and accelerating digital innovation; greater convergence is not merely desirable, it is becoming increasingly important.
This conference brings together visionary leaders from deposit insurers and resolution authorities from across the region to break down silos and build integrated, future ready financial safety nets, grounded in trust, shared principles, data-driven insights while exploring technological innovations.
Beyond the thought-provoking sessions and strategic dialogues, prepare to immerse yourself in experiential and interactive activities designed to spark creativity and actionable insights. Come join us for collaborative initiatives such as the crisis simulation lab, a hackathon on innovative ways to predict depositors’ sentiment and be challenged to explore an AI-enabled tool that provides a quick first cut on your alignment with the IADI Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems.
While you engage in shaping the future of financial stability, take time to connect with peers and experience the magic of Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Kuala Lumpur, recently recognised as a UNESCO Creative City of Design offers a unique blend of tradition and modernity. Take this opportunity to explore its lively streets, savour diverse cuisines and enjoy the warmth of a culture that speaks in many languages but shares one spirit of hospitability.
We look forward to welcoming you to Kuala Lumpur and to your active participation in the exciting and tailored programmes planned. Together, let’s elevate the APRC region through convergence, innovation and closer collaboration.
Yours sincerely,
Rafiz Azuan Abdullah
SIMULATION LAB
In Crisis, Your Decisions Shape the Outcome
Every minute counts. Every choice matters. Step into the shoes of key decision-makers in a crisis.
Make tough calls with too little time, too little information and no certainty, just like in a real crisis.
Every decision has consequences. Will your institution’s mandate align with what’s best for financial stability? If not, how will you navigate the trade-offs?
Watch as your choices ripple across stakeholders or even decide the fate of a nation’s financial system. In a crisis, there are no perfect answers, only high-stakes decisions under pressure.
Register and join us for an immersive hands-on experience at our Simulation Lab booth during the event.
HACKATHON
What If We Could See Depositor Sentiment Before It Shifts?
Join us for a fast-paced, idea-driven session that explores innovative ways to detect early shifts in depositor sentiment. Leveraging the latest behavioral insights and expanding data possibilities, participants will re-imagine how risks to financial stability can be identified earlier and more effectively.
Who should participate?
This session is open to anyone with an interest in financial stability and a desire to contribute ideas to real-world challenges. No technical background is needed; just bring your perspectives, ideas, and imagination.
Date & Time:
5 May 2026, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Register and join us to reimagine how we see, sense and stay ahead of depositor behavior.
IADI Core Principles Compliance Compass
Get a quick, AI‑enabled first‑cut on where you stand.
Discover a PIDM-developed “AI assistant” tool designed to simplify the first step in assessing alignment with the IADI Core Principles for Effective Deposit Insurance Systems (“Core Principles”).
This innovative tool is developed to be operated securely within your local infrastructure, offers an immediate, high level “first cut” self-assessment, helping users to quickly identify the extent of alignment of a jurisdiction with the Core Principles, whilst providing insights on priority areas that may warrant further work.
Visit our booth during the event to explore the Compliance Compass prototype in action and experience how emerging technology can support smarter, more efficient policy and compliance analysis.
APRC DEPOSIT COVERAGE CALCULATOR
Discover How Your Money Is Protected Across Asia-Pacific!
Curious about deposit insurance in Asia-Pacific? Come to our booth and try the APRC Deposit Coverage Calculator—an interactive online tool that shows you, instantly, how much of your deposit is safeguarded across different APRC countries.
Enter your deposit amount, pick your currency, and explore coverage limits side by side. Compare countries and see for yourself how deposit protection really works—fast, visual, and completely interactive.
Don’t just hear about it, stop by our booth and experience it during the event. Play with the calculator and walk away with a clear picture of your money’s protection across APRC countries.
NETWORKING EVENT: EXCURSION
Discover Kuala Lumpur: A Journey Through Culture, Flavours & Life
Step into the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a city where tradition and modernity live side by side.
Our curated city excursion invites you to experience its rich diversity, witness living traditions and architectural contrasts that reflect the city’s unique multicultural soul. Kuala Lumpur is a shopper’s haven from vibrant street markets to modern malls and international brands.
More than sights and tastes, Kuala Lumpur is about its people—warm, welcoming, and proudly diverse.
Register and join us for a day’s excursion around the city.
Grand Ballroom FoyerRegistration & Morning Coffee
Grand Ballroom 1Research Technical Committee Meeting
Grand Ballroom FoyerCoffee Break
Grand Ballroom 1Training & Assistance Technical Committee Meeting
The Mesh, Four Points by SheratonLunch
Grand Ballroom 1APRC Annual Meeting
Grand Ballroom FoyerCoffee Break
Grand Ballroom 1APRC CEO Dialogue
(For APRC Members & IADI officers only)
Grand Ballroom 2Pre-dinner Activities
Grand Ballroom 2Welcome Dinner
Attire: Smart Casual/National Attire
Interactive Activities
Hackathon
09:00 - 13:00 (Venue: Star Space)
Simulation Lab, IADI Core Principles Compliance Compass, and APRC Deposit Coverage Calculator
09:30 - 17:30 (Venue: Booths at Grand Ballroom Foyer)
Grand Ballroom FoyerRegistration & Morning Coffee
Grand Ballroom 1Welcoming Remarks
Opening Remarks
Keynote Speech
Group Photo
Grand Ballroom 1From Silo to Synchrony: Reimagining Financial Stability in an Era of Digital Interdependence
The fireside chat sets a forward-looking tone by highlighting financial stability as a shared responsibility in a rapidly digital world that remains highly interconnected. The speaker will explore how coordinated approaches are needed as market developments and institutional fragmentation are reshaping the financial landscape. Key focus areas include leveraging technologies for financial risk assessments and early warning systems, enhancing interagency cooperation in crisis preparedness and response, and maintaining public trust in modern, fast-evolving financial systems.
Speakers and Moderators to be Advised
Grand Ballroom FoyerCoffee Break
Grand Ballroom 1Panel 1: The IADI Core Principles as a Global Compass for Financial Stability
This session will focus on how the revised IADI Core Principles can empower deposit insurers and resolution authorities better shape safety nets for the future. It will explore the practical application of Core Principles and address the challenges posed by specific institutional contexts in fast-evolving financial systems. The discussion will emphasize the need for deposit insurers and resolution authorities to enhance operational readiness and leverage technology to better respond to emerging risks. Panellists will examine how regulatory rules and operational capabilities must evolve to ensure robust coordination among financial safety-net participants and to safeguard financial stability in an increasingly dynamic global environment.
Speakers and Moderators to be Advised
Grand Ballroom 2Lunch
Grand Ballroom 1Panel 2: Ensuring Confidence: From Payouts to Continuity – Safeguarding Access to Insured Deposits.
The revised Core Principles emphasise the critical importance of minimising disruptions in depositors’ access to their insured deposits in the event of a bank failure and having a broad range of resolution strategies to achieve this outcome. This session will focus on how technology can support timely reimbursements in the Asia-Pacific region. The panellists will also examine non-payout approaches to ensuring continuity of access to deposits, such as through the use of purchase and assumption transactions and bridge institutions.
Speakers and Moderators to be Advised
Grand Ballroom FoyerCoffee Break
Grand Ballroom 1Panel 3: Testing Today, Securing Tomorrow: Future Proofing Through Crisis Preparedness Testing
In a fragmented and rapidly evolving financial landscape, simulations and testing are essential to ensure resilience and operational readiness of the financial safety net. This discussion will explore different perspectives for crisis preparedness, shedding light on innovative approaches for deposit insurers, resolution authorities, jurisdiction-level crisis management mechanism, and cross-border cooperations.
Speakers and Moderators to be Advised
Grand Ballroom 1Closing Remarks
Interactive Activities
Simulation Lab, IADI Core Principles Compliance Compass, and APRC Deposit Coverage Calculator
09:30 - 17:30 (Venue: Booths at Grand Ballroom Foyer)