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Call for Speakers: Share Your Expertise at the BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference
We are excited to invite industry leaders, subject matter experts, innovators, and thought leaders to apply to speak at the BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference from February 10 – 12, 2025 in Washington DC. We seek dynamic speakers who can engage, inspire, and educate our diverse trade and payments attendees.
Why Speak?
Session Topics:
Sessions are divided into three sub-groups: General Session, Trade Track, and Payments Track. Keynote or TEDx speakers can choose from the key theme/topic listings or propose their topic for consideration. A maximum submission of two topics, regardless of sub-group is allowed per institution.
Speaker Guidelines
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 the form with the following information by Friday, November 1, 2024.
Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM ET on Friday, November 1, 2024
Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a part of the BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference. We look forward to your submission!
For any questions or additional information, please contact us at [email protected].
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
9:00 AM - 9:35 AM
9:35 AM - 10:50 AM
10:50 AM - 11:10 AM
11:10 AM - 3:30 PM
Tracks run concurrently.
3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
3:50 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM
8:45 AM - 9:55 AM
9:55 AM - 10:15 AM
10:15 AM - 2:15 PM
Tracks run concurrently.
2:05 PM - 2:10 PM
2:10 PM - 3:20 PM
3:20 PM - 3:30 PM
All attendees have full access to all conference programming on all three days of the event. Attendees can mix and match the sessions they plan to attend, regardless of product (trade or payments) track.
| Registration Type | Early Bird Rate (Until January 3, 2025) | Regular Rate (From January 4 -24, 2025 ) | Last Minute Rate (After January 24, 2025) |
| Member | $1,350 USD | $1,500 USD | $1,650 USD |
| Non-Member | $1,700 USD | $1,850 USD | $2,000 USD |
| Member Team Rate* | $100 USD Discount | ||
*The Member Team rate applies to BAFT member 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.
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BAFT is delighted to host the 2nd annual BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference, February 10 – 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. With the increasing interplay between trade and payments, we are uniting thought leaders, trade professionals, and payments experts for this exceptional gathering. This conference is a combination of our Annual Conference on International Trade and our Global Payments Conference, attracting over 200 trade and payments professionals from across the world.
| Benefits |
Platinum (2 available) |
Gold
(5 available) |
Silver (5 available) |
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Thought Leadership |
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| Speaking opportunity in event programming | Yes (General Session) | Yes (General Session) | Yes (Trade or Payments Track) |
| One-page flyer for conference registration desk | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Event Registrations and Lead Generation |
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| Complimentary registrations | 4 in-person | 3 in-person | 2 in-person |
| Event Attendee List with Email Contact Information (pre- and post-event) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Marketing and Branding |
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| Custom giveaway to all attendees | Yes | – | – |
| Pull-up banner in registration area for the duration of conference | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Table-top display | Yes | Yes | – |
| Logo featured on event website, registration page and confirmation email | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recognition as sponsor during event introduction and event PPT presentation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Logo included on all email communications and any recordings | Yes | Yes | Yes |
The 2025 BAFT International Trade & Payments Conference will be held Feb 10 – 12, 2025 at the historic Mayflower Hotel in Washington DC.
For nearly a century, the Mayflower Hotel has been an icon in Washington, DC. Immerse yourself in the monuments and museums of the National Mall, one of the many sites near our historic hotel. Combining historic grandeur and modern sophistication, our boutique hotel has long been a favorite of celebrities and dignitaries.
Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Ave NW
Washington, DC 20036
United States
BAFT has reserved a block of rooms at the Mayflower Hotel for conference attendees only at a special rate of USD$289 single/double + tax.
This conference attendee rate is good until Jan 13, 2025, or until the block is sold out. Reserve your room early using one of the following options:
All reservations require one (1) night deposit at the time of booking. The special room rate does not include a 15.95% tax.
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.
We look forward to seeing you in Washington DC!
Interested in sponsoring the 2025 BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference? 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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