The banking industry is one of the key sectors of the national economy, that's a reality we both know. Its main role as the intermediary has positioned this awakening industry as the backbone of the real sector’s success in spinning the wheel of the Indonesian economy, in the middle of the pressure of the global competition has affected various sectors.

APCONEX – The Asia Pacific Conference and Exhibition arranged by the Indonesian Banks Association, PERBANAS, has been succesfully held for two consecutive years is a factual indication that in the midst of a heightened rivalry in the banking industry, there is still a spirit to collaborate in order to enhance yet to the competitive level of the national industry.

In its third year, The Asia Pacific Conference and Exhibition on Banking Excellence 2007, is expected to not only focus on technology issues, but also to facilitate discussions on the microbanking management and other emerging issues.

This year’s event will also discuss three additional key issues, namely: microbanking, syariah banking and human resource development. Through the various sessions at APCONEX 2007, these four streams are expected to answer the various issues that are currently faced by many banks. Similar to the two previous years, APCONEX 2007 also consists of two main programs: conference and exhibition.

The conference will feature a number of local and international speakers and practitioners discussing issues related to the four streams. Meanwhile, the exhibition will feature various booths displaying the partners and vendors’ products and services in relation to banking performance improvement.

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