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Virtual Offering: Join us Virtually From Any Corner of the Globe!
The BAFT Trade Finance Workshop is planned as an interactive virtual format, allowing you to attend the engaging sessions from wherever you are. Taking place over 3 days, 4 hours each day – it give everyone a chance to check in at work while still focusing on this important and fun information.
Speakers will be presenting virtually from around the globe. We’ve planned an fun, immersive experience, seamlessly integrating online participants and speakers, regardless of location. This approach ensures that no matter where you are located, you will be able to join the workshop discussions.
Earn CPDs for CDCS Recertification
The workshop is approved for 12 continuing professional development (CPD) units towards your CDCS recertification. Grab the opportunity not to learn and network while also advancing your professional standing in the trade finance industry.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is designed for a diverse audience within the trade finance ecosystem:
Hear from Attendees Why This is the Workshop to Attend
“As a corporate professional with 20 years experience in international trade, it brought a lot of tangible & intangible values. It was one of the most practical collaboration and brainstorming learning experiences critical to sound business decision-making. I commend the program committee for choosing the right topics and wonderful speakers that resonate with my experiences. I enjoyed, learned, raised questions and gained network with the attendees and speakers.”
“It was a great learning experience to hear from the great speakers and banking community Beyond the practicality of the workshop lies the opportunity to go much deeper and learn more.”
“It provided a real learning value for managers, and document checkers as you learn different topics from subject matter experts.”
All times are in EST
10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
10:40 AM - 11:15 AM
How have tarrifs impacted global trade (geographical, Industry)
11:15 AM - 12:30 PM
Return of the Mock Court, a fan favorite!
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
1:45 PM - 2:25 PM
2:25 PM
All times are in EST
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Every Popular and Interactive - this session will challenge your understanding of Standby LC's.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
12:45 PM - 1:15 PM
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
1:45 PM - 2:25 PM
2:25 PM
All times are in EST
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
10:35 AM - 11:15 AM
11:15 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
12:45 PM - 1:30 PM
1:30 PM - 2:25 PM
2:25 PM
| Registration Type | Early Bird Rate (until August 15)
Virtual |
Regular Rate (after August 15)
Virtual |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Member | $995 USD | $1,095 USD | ||
| Non-Member | $1,150 USD | $1,250 USD | ||
| Team Rate* | *** $75 off *** | |||
*The team rate applies to institutions sending five (5) or more attendees at the full-priced registration rate. Complimentary and discounted rates do not count toward the group minimum. To register your team, please contact [email protected].
Please Note:
You will be asked to log in to your BAFT web account to complete registration. Your username is the email address you used during registration. If you forgot your password, please click the password reset link. If you do not have a BAFT web account, please create one first. Once you have created an account or reset your password, please return to this registration page to complete your registration.
To register for this event, please login or register for an account.
The 2025 Virtual Trade Finance Workshop is being hosted online via Zoom.
The virtual workshop will be hosted via Zoom Webinar. For a seamless experience, you need to download Zoom to your device, if you don’t have it installed. On the day of the virtual workshop, you simply need to click the Zoom link provided to you.
To join the virtual event, simply click the link provided to you. Zoom works on computers, tablets, and mobile phones. There is also an option to dial-in if you are unable to join online. Dialing in will allow you to hear the discussion but you will not be able to view the speakers or any presentations. Please check the dial-in numbers, meeting ID and passcode provided to you with the online link.
Yes, BAFT will send each registrant an email about 1 week before the workshop start date. The email will include the link to the workshop and dial-in information, including the meeting ID and passcode in case you cannot join online. The dial-in option offers local/toll-free numbers for several countries. You can always contact [email protected] if you have issues logging in to the virtual workshop. There will be a different Zoom link for each day of the workshop.
The workshop will be recorded and sessions approved by speakers to be posted will be available on-demand to all registered attendees post-workshop. An email will be sent to all attendees once the recording is available. Please note it will take at least 2 weeks (possibly longer) for the video to become available.
Please test ahead of time to ensure you can join the workshop via Zoom. Zoom works on different devices – computers/laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. If you cannot access Zoom due to firewall or company restrictions, please check with your IT team if they will give you a one-time exception. Alternatively, try joining via a non-company-issued device or dial into the workshop instead.
Yes, you can certainly ask questions via the Q&A feature during each session. Polling is available in certain sessions and attendees are encouraged to utilize the chat feature as well to dialogue with each other.
For more information, please contact:
Matthew Kaitz
Director, Business Development
[email protected]
+1 (202) 663-5556
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