High-ranking officials from leading financial firms will participate in CES 2026 in Las Vegas next month to investigate the application of global artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in financial services, industry representatives stated.
KakaoBank will be the sole internet-only bank from Korea participating in the event, whereas the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) will be the only bank in the country with an exhibition booth. KB, Shinhan, and Woori financial groups will likewise dispatch their CEOs and teams focused on digital strategy.
The increasing presence of financial firms at CES highlights their attempts to investigate the future of finance and find avenues for digital innovation, as earnings bases face challenges from a sustained low-interest-rate climate and stricter regulations.
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KakaoBank reported that CEO Yun Ho-young, also referred to as Daniel Yun, will be present with the bank’s AI and strategy teams to observe global technology developments.
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“A KakaoBank representative stated that CES 2026 will feature AI agents, blockchain fintech solutions, AI-enhanced security technologies, and on-device authentication, all directly pertinent to the future of financial services.” “Yun seeks to collect information that can improve customer experience and promote service innovation.”
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Yun, who obtained a fifth consecutive term this year, has consistently highlighted the essential importance of AI capabilities in reinforcing KakaoBank's identity as a technology-driven digital bank. He has continued to personally participate in key global tech and fintech events alongside frontline staff, including the Money 2020 Asia fintech conference in Thailand in April, to remain updated on the latest AI advancements.
Driven by a goal to innovate both customer experiences and internal work processes through AI, KakaoBank is steadily expanding the use of AI across its services, including AI-powered search functions and AI-enabled fund transfer features.
Other financial companies are also preparing CES delegations centered on digital strategy teams.