The Qorus Agricultural Banking Leaders Roundtable brings together senior banking executives to explore how financial institutions can adapt, innovate, and lead the transformation of agricultural finance. With agriculture playing a critical role in rural development and food security, the sector is under pressure from climate risks, regulatory shifts, and changing customer needs. These closed-door sessions promote peer exchange on sustainable finance, data-driven innovation, and ecosystem partnerships — ensuring banks are equipped to meet the sector's evolving challenges.

Upcoming session:

Topic:  Empowering the green transition: Sustainable finance & Smart distribution strategies in Agribanking

The upcoming session will examine how banks can support the dual transformation of agriculture through renewable energy financing (e.g., solar, biomethane) and distribution models that ensure ESG-aligned financial services reach underserved rural markets. The roundtable will highlight practical solutions, case studies, and ecosystem approaches to drive sustainability and scale impact.

Past sessions:

26 June 2024
Topic: Agricultural Banking Transformation
Discussion points:

• Fragmented agri ecosystems and local vs. global forces
• Expanding ecosystems beyond traditional lending
• Commercial vs. smallholder farmer needs
• Technology as a lever for tailored solutions
• Challenges in integrating agri-specific offerings
• Sustainability as both risk and opportunity

12 November 2024
Topic: Leveraging Technology for Tailored Agricultural Banking Solutions
Discussion points:

• AI and alternative data in credit scoring
• Use of IoT and satellite data in product personalization
• Partnerships with agritech start-ups
• Enabling sustainability through smart finance tools
• Building digital-first engagement in rural banking