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2025 Europe Bank to Bank Forum

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Overview

Call for Speakers, Now Open!

BAFT is soliciting dynamic and engaging speakers to be a part of the 2025 BAFT Europe Bank to Bank Forum to be held from March 10 – 12, 2025 in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Speaker submissions are due by October 30, 2024.

The BAFT Europe Bank to Bank Forum is the premier event in the region specifically designed for transaction banking executives and others involved in international trade and payments industries, and focuses on key issues, challenges and opportunities within the European market that enhance the growth and impact of transaction banking globally.

BAFT is committed to ensuring our programs are diverse and inclusive, and we encourage you to submit speakers accordingly.

 

Session Topics

We are seeking speakers for the following sessions. We have purposely kept the topics broad to be able to solicit input on the direction of the sessions from the speakers selected. Therefore, please put forward your speakers who have experience, expertise and or an interest in the various topics:

Our Changing World

  • Economics
  • Geopolitics and priorities reshaping our business
  • ESG – regulations, empowering consumers

Future of banking

  • AI – GenAI, and opportunities for the industry
  • AI and GenAI use cases
  • e-Solutions / Channels
  • IT architecture and operating models for correspondent banking

Trade Innovation

  • Digital trade – developments, potential risks for the client and bank
  • MLETR, what’s next and how the industry moves forward
  • Swift

Payments Innovation

  • Digital currencies, including CBDC, tokenization in payments / deposits,
  • European payment landscape – moving to 24/7
  • Intraday liquidity – reg oversight and challenges
  • Instant payments and one leg out

Risk and regulation (Basel, Solvency, MLRO/Financial Crime, Sanctions)

  • Audit standards for transaction banking
  • Capital requirements for trade finance,
  • BASEL IV
  • Financial crime, priorities and concerns in the cross-border payment space
  • Sanctions – approaches and challengers

People and Talent

  • Attracting new and retaining experienced talent in Transaction Banking
  • Training and career development

Other / Out of the box topic suggestions

Please submit out-of-the-box session suggestion, including a session title and synopsis

 

Speaker Guidelines

  • We encourage a diverse group of speakers – expertise, institution/company, regional representation, gender, etc. for our sessions.
  • Speakers should showcase their expertise and thought leadership in the topic and must not use the platform to sell or market their products/services.
  • Speaker submissions are limited to two (2) per company/institution.
  • No speaker substitution is allowed after we confirm a speaker for a session.
  • The speaker must be able to attend the conference in person.
  • The speaker is responsible for covering their travel expenses and discounted conference fees for the event.
  • A submission doesn’t guarantee a speaking opportunity in the program. Our program planning committee will evaluate all speakers for their fit for the session and other criteria. If there are multiple qualified speakers for a session, BAFT members and sponsors will be given priority consideration for session slots to acknowledge the participation and support of BAFT members and sponsors in the event.
  • Speakers must sign a speaker release to participate in a BAFT conference. The release allows BAFT to use speaker photos, bio, slides, and session recordings to promote the event and share with attendees as appropriate.

 

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit the following information by Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

  • A brief bio and your professional background.
  • Any relevant past speaking experience, including links to videos or recordings if available.

 

Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM EST on Wednesday, October 30, 2024

Speaker Submission >

 

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a part of the Europe Bank to Bank Forum.  We look forward to your submission!

 

For any questions or additional information, please contact us at [email protected].

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Registration 

Registration will open this Fall. Please watch out for our email notification.

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Sponsorship

Connect with Transaction Bankers in Europe

BAFT’s annual Europe Bank to Bank Forum is tailored specifically for transaction banking executives, practitioners, and professionals involved in the trade and payments industries. Our focus is on education and thought leadership, exploring the key issues that drive the growth and impact of transaction banking, specifically within the European market.

Get Your Brand in Front of Your Target Audience

This conference draws 300+ transaction banking, cash/treasury, trade, international banking and innovation executives and professionals from over 100 banking institutions, government agencies, fintech firms, and other providers and corporations.

Premier Levels

Platinum Sponsor – 2 Available
  • Speaking opportunity in the conference program (subject to planning committee approval)
  • 4 complimentary conference registrations
  • Bi-lateral meeting space and table-top display (sponsor provides branded tablecloth)
  • Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
  • One-page flyer for conference registration desk
  • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Gold Sponsor – 3 Available
  • Speaking opportunity in the conference program (subject to planning committee approval)
  • 3 complimentary conference registrations
  • Option to add bi-lateral meeting space for additional $1000
  • Table-top display (sponsor provides branded tablecloth)
  • Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
  • One-page flyer for conference registration desk
  • Recognition as Gold Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Silver Sponsor – 5 Available
  • 2 complimentary conference registrations
  • Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
  • Option to add bi-lateral meeting space for additional $2000
  • One-page flyer for conference registration desk
  • Recognition as Silver Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

Featured Events Sponsorship

Opening Welcome Reception – 1 Available
  • Sponsor provides welcome remarks at the Monday Evening Reception
  • 3 complimentary conference registrations
  • Table-top display (sponsor provides branded tablecloth)
  • Pull-up banner at Evening Reception (sponsor provides banner)
  • One-page flyer for conference registration desk
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Tuesday Evening Reception – 1 Available
  • Sponsor provides welcome remarks at the Tuesday Evening Reception
  • 2 complimentary conference registrations
  • Table-top display (sponsor provides branded tablecloth)
  • Pull-up banner at Evening Reception (sponsor provides banner)
  • One-page flyer for conference registration desk
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Networking Lunch –  2 Available
  • Sponsor provides welcome remarks at the Networking Lunch (Tuesday)
  • 2 complimentary conference registrations
  • Pull-up banner at Networking Lunch (sponsor provides banner)
  • One-page flyer for conference registration desk
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Networking Breakfast – 2 Available
  • Sponsor provides welcome remarks at the Networking Breakfast (Tuesday or Wednesday)
  • 1 complimentary conference registration
  • One-page flyer for conference registration desk
  • Pull-up banner at Networking Breakfast (sponsor provides banner)
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Coffee Breaks – 3 Available
  • 1 complimentary conference registration
  • One-page flyer for conference registration desk
  • Pull-up banner displayed during break (sponsor provides banner)
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

Conference Wi-Fi –  Available
  • Sponsor logo on WiFi password cards provided to all attendees
  • 1 complimentary conference registration
  • Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
  • One-page flyer for conference registration desk
  • Recognition as WiFi Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Solution Provider Demos – 4 Available
  • 25-minute session for organization to display thought leadership role on a relevant industry topic (sponsor provides speaker(s) and topic)
  • 1 complimentary conference registration
  • One-page flyer/insert for conference registration desk
  • Recognition as Demo Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Conference Q&A – Available
  • Sponsor logo on S.lido password cards provided to all attendees
  • 1 complimentary conference registration
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Conference Notepads –  Available
  • Sponsor supplies logo conference notepads
  • 1 complimentary conference registration
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Table-Top Display – 4 Available
  • Table-top display (sponsor provides branded tablecloth)
  • 1 complimentary conference registration
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Conference Bags – Available
  • Sponsor supplies logo bags
  • 1 complimentary conference registration
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Conference Lanyards – Available
  • Sponsor supplies logo lanyards
  • 1 complimentary in-person conference registration
  • Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
  • Logo included on conference website, registration page and confirmation email
  • Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event
  • Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event
Interested in sponsoring the 2025 Europe Bank to Bank Forum?

For more information, please contact:

Matthew Kaitz
Director, Business Development
[email protected]
+1 (703) 200-9071

Venue & Accommodations

Conference Venue

The 2025 BAFT Europe Bank to Bank Forum will be held March 10 – 12 at the Hilton Hotel in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Known as the site of John and Yoko’s ‘bed-in’ protest, our canal-side hotel is in one of the city’s quieter neighborhoods. We’re one km from the Museumplein, home to the Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum, and our bike rentals make exploring easy.

Hilton Amsterdam
Apollolaan 138
Amsterdam, 1077 BG
Netherlands

Room Accommodations

The BAFT Europe Bank to Bank Forum will be held at the Hilton Amsterdam, Apollolaan 138, 1077 BG Amsterdam, Netherlands.  More information can be found on their website Hilton Amsterdam. Please confirm cancellation policy when booking your reservation.

For your convenience, BAFT reserved a block of rooms for conference attendees. Be sure to book early as rooms are only available at this rate until Feb 14, 2025 or until the block is fully booked. The special room rate is €249 single and €270 double, rates include breakfast. Rooms are limited, so book early using one of the following options:

  1. Online: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/baft-europe-bank-to-bank/
  2. Phone:: +31 20 710 6000 and mention 2025 BAFT Europe Bank to Bank Forum
  3. Email: [email protected] with any questions.

The room rate is inclusive of breakfast. All reservations require full payment at time of booking. Cancellations can be refunded until 21 days in advance of arrival after which you can no longer receive a refund . No-shows will be charged 100% of the room revenue. 

We look forward to seeing you in Frankfurt! – the BAFT Events Team [email protected]

 

Testimonials

“I really liked the atmosphere, and the opportunity to network, but what I liked the most is that all the topics were presented in a very practical manner. Often when I attend such events, i feel I am being lectured but this was the one event where I felt like there is a genuine discussion on topics that impact our day to day working lives, in addition to learning about the newest issues, trends, opportunities and threats.”

Forum Attendee

Amman, Jordan

“Overall, the BAFT conferences are very productive as you can meet many clients at the same time and in a smaller environment compared to other conferences. ”

Forum Attendee

Manama, Bahrain

“The Forum is very well organized with interesting topics related to transaction banking and very experience speakers. It's also a great opportunity for networking with industry talents and experts across different organizations.”

Forum Attendee

Singapore

“It was very well organized and I especially enjoyed meeting people from diverse backgrounds.”

Forum Attendee

Los Angeles, USA

“Very good platform to meet clients/relationship/prospective clients. Content of the session was good.”

Forum Attendee

London, UK

“BAFT events are always top quality and attended by senior transaction bankers.”

Forum Attendee

Brussels, Belgium

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring the 2025 Europe Bank to Bank Forum? We can tailor your sponsorship package to meet your goals.

To discuss your sponsorship options, please contact:

Matthew Kaitz
Director, Business Development
[email protected]
+1 (703) 200-9071

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