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Call for Speakers
Share Your Expertise at the BAFT Global Annual Meeting! We are excited to invite industry leaders, influencers, innovators, and thought leaders to apply to speak at the BAFT Global Annual Meeting from May 4 – 7, 2025 in Washington DC. We seek dynamic speakers who can engage, inspire, and educate senior transaction banking, trade and payments executives, bankers and decision-makers from across the globe.
Why Speak?
Session Topics
Please choose up to 2 session topics of interest. Keynote or TEDx speakers have an option to choose from the topics below or propose their topic for consideration.
We welcome submissions from experienced speakers and new voices alike. Please be reminded of our speaker guidelines.
How to Apply
To be considered, please complete this form by 11:59 PM ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2024: Speaker Submission Form
Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of the BAFT Global Annual Meeting. For any questions or additional information, please contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to your submission!
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What to expect at this year’s Global Annual Meeting
All times are in Eastern Time (ET). Program times are subject to change.
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sponsored by
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
9:10 AM - 12:40 PM
12:40 PM - Evening
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 12:40 PM
12:40 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
This workshop is included in the full conference registration. Attendees can also choose to register only for the Tuesday Workshop track, giving access to the FCC workshop, Tuesday graduation celebration, and all plenary sessions on Wednesday.
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
For this year’s Annual Meeting, you have two program options to choose from – Full Conference or Tuesday Workshop only. See details below.
| Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate | Last Minute Rate | |
| Full Conference ¹ | Until March 21 | March 21 – April 18 | After April 18 |
| Member | $2,000 USD | $2,150 USD | $2,300 USD |
| Non-Member | $2,850 USD | $3,000 USD | $3,000 USD |
| Member Team Rate ² | $150 USD Discount | ||
| Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate | Last Minute Rate | |
| Tuesday Workshop³ Only | Until March 21 | March 21 – April 18 | After April 18 |
| Member | $500 USD | $600 USD | $700 USD |
| Non-Member | $650 USD | $750 USD | $900 USD |
¹Full conference registration grants access to all four days of conference sessions and activities. These include all plenary sessions, the Women in Transaction Banking pre-conference forum, Monday and Tuesday afternoon workshops (including the Financial Crime Compliance workshop), four days of bilateral meetings, access to the networking lounge, and all planned conference meals and networking events.
²The Member Team rate applies to BAFT member institutions that send six (6) 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].
³Tuesday workshop registration includes access to the Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) workshop on Tuesday afternoon, the graduation celebration on Tuesday night, and the plenary sessions on Wednesday.
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.
Join the leaders in the transaction banking community, along with others involved in cross-border payments and trade, as they gather to discuss key issues and best practices at the 2025 BAFT Global Annual Meeting.
The 2025 BAFT Global Annual Meeting is your opportunity to position your organization as a thought leader and connect with your clients. Plus, network with your colleagues or have uninterrupted meetings with prospective and future clients during dedicated bilateral meeting times included in the program schedule.
For more information, please contact:
Matthew Kaitz
Director, Business Development
[email protected]
+1 (703) 200-9071
The BAFT Global Annual Meeting is occurring at the JW Marriott Washington D.C.
JW Marriott Washington DC
1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004
United States
BAFT has reserved a block of rooms at the JW Marriott Washington DC for conference attendees only at a special rate of USD $349 + 15.95% tax / night.
This conference attendee rate is good until April 4, 2025, or until the block is sold out. Reserve your room early using one of the following options:
Cancellation Policy: Please cancel more than 72 hours before arrival to avoid a cancellation fee. Make sure to check and review the full cancellation policy before booking your room. Contact the hotel directly for changes or cancellation to your room reservation.
We look forward to seeing you in Washington DC!
Interested in sponsoring the 2025 BAFT Global Annual Meeting? 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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