Strengthening AI expertise in Luxembourg’s financial sector

The House of Training and ESSEC Business School, in collaboration with the ABBL, have launched a new executive programme, “AI for Finance: How to Leverage AI in the Financial Industry”, reflecting a shared ambition to strengthen artificial intelligence expertise across Luxembourg’s financial centre.

This initiative marks the beginning of a new academic partnership between House of Training and ESSEC Business School, developed with the support of the ABBL, and aims to support financial institutions in navigating digital transformation, regulatory developments and the growing strategic importance of AI.

A programme designed for leaders and decision-makers

Delivered over four days from 8 to 19 June 2026, the programme offers a progressive learning journey, from core AI concepts to advanced applications in financial environments. Participants will explore the fundamentals of artificial intelligence and large language models, assess their performance, and apply advanced reasoning techniques to real-world financial use cases.

The programme covers key areas such as investment decision-making, banking operations, risk management, compliance and AML processes, while also addressing the implications of the EU AI Act. It concludes with implementation frameworks, an overview of leading AI tools, and a capstone project focused on real-world application and organisational impact.

Designed for financial professionals without a technical background, as well as IT specialists seeking to better align technological capabilities with business needs, the programme aims to translate AI potential into measurable business value, while ensuring alignment with governance and regulatory requirements.

Supporting responsible and strategic AI adoption

Bringing together leading experts from academia, finance and technology, the programme combines academic excellence with practical insights to help professionals understand, evaluate and integrate AI responsibly, in line with innovation, ethics and regulatory expectations.

From strategy to practice: a dedicated masterclass

As part of this initiative, a dedicated masterclass titled “AI & Finance: What’s Real, What’s Next” will provide a concise and practical introduction to the realities of artificial intelligence in finance.

Focusing on the capabilities and limitations of large language models, the session will help participants distinguish meaningful innovation from hype and identify realistic use cases within financial institutions.

More information and registration

Registrations will reopen in conjunction with the publication of the ABBL newsletter, offering members a new opportunity to take part in this session.

A long-term partnership to support skills transformation

Beyond the programme itself, this partnership establishes a long-term cooperation framework between academic and professional ecosystems, with the aim of strengthening skills development, organisational resilience and responsible innovation in a context of rapid technological transformation.

By combining academic expertise with industry relevance, the initiative supports the evolution of financial skills at scale and equips professionals to integrate AI in a structured and sustainable manner.