Intersect Cannes 2026: global trends and innovations in the banking industry

From April 22 to 24, Cannes, France hosted the international forum Diebold Nixdorf Intersect Cannes 2026, bringing together representatives of banks, technology companies, and industry experts from 33 countries. Among the participants was the BS/2 delegation — a company that has been a Diebold Nixdorf partner in the Baltics and Central Asia for more than 30 years. 

Intersect has traditionally served not just as a platform for discussing technologies, but as a space where approaches to the development of the banking industry are shaped. It brought together partners, clients, and market leaders to discuss not only new solutions, but also their practical application across different regions. 

BS/2 was represented at the event by Nikolajs Želņins, Deputy CEO for Commerce. He was joined in Cannes by partners and invited guests: Anvar Irchayev, Chairman of the Bank Council of JSCB “Universal bank” (Uzbekistan); Mashhurbek Madaminjonov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of PJSB «Trustbank» (Uzbekistan); Sherzod Mirzaakhmedov, Manager of the Namangan banking services office at PJSB «Trustbank» (Uzbekistan); and Madona Tsulaia, Deputy Retail Banking Director at TBC Bank (Georgia). This composition of the delegation reflected not only long-term cooperation, but also a shared ambition to develop the market based on international experience.

Additional support to the delegation was provided by Diebold Nixdorf’s senior management representatives responsible for the Asian regions, including Javinder Gill, Vice President, Global Banking Product Management; Vice President for Asia, Middle East and Africa regions; and Charisma Mahajan, Head of Banking Product Sales for the APAC and CEE regions.

One of the key topics of the forum was the development of artificial intelligence and its integration into banking processes. At the same time, participants emphasized that technology itself is not an end goal. 

“Intersect clearly showed that solutions such as artificial intelligence are already becoming part of banks’ daily operations. However, their real value is revealed only when applied effectively. The human remains the key element — setting the rules and using technology to enhance business efficiency,” 
— Nikolajs Želņins. 

During the event, Diebold Nixdorf also presented its latest solutions, ranging from the Transaction Middleware platform to next-generation ATM models. These developments demonstrated the direction in which the industry is evolving and provided insight into the technologies banks are likely to adopt in the near future. 

Particular attention was given to the exchange of experience among participants from different countries. Banking representatives shared their practices, discussed successful cases, and addressed the challenges they face in local markets. This format made it possible not only to identify global trends, but also to assess their applicability in specific environments. 

“Such events provide an opportunity not only to learn about new technologies, but also to understand how they work across different markets. For our clients, this is valuable experience that helps them make more informed decisions and adopt best practices more quickly,” Želņins added. 

An important part of Intersect was also informal networking and building professional connections. The open atmosphere of the forum encouraged dialogue and often became a starting point for new projects and partnerships. Among the speakers at Intersect Cannes 2026 were representatives of organizations such as Barclays, U.S. Bank, Capitec Bank, Geldmaat, Poste Italiane, and K&H Bank, along with Diebold Nixdorf’s top management, who presented the company’s strategic vision and outlook for the industry. 

The overall direction of the discussions confirmed that the future of the banking industry is being shaped at the intersection of technology, partnership, and practical experience. Platforms like Intersect enable market participants not only to follow changes, but to actively contribute to shaping them.