Events

2026 Asia Forum

Overview
Program
Speakers
Sponsorship
Venue

An Exclusive Event for Transaction Banking, Trade and Payments Professionals

The 2026 BAFT Asia Forum, an exclusive gathering for leaders in transaction banking, will be held on September 9, 2026, in Singapore, in conjunction with GTR Asia.

This complimentary forum offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with industry peers and thought leaders. Throughout the afternoon, expert speakers will delve into the most critical issues in transaction banking, trade, and payments today – from geopolitical shifts and cross-border trade challenges to payments and financial infrastructure changes, industry transformation, and regulatory and policy changes, with a special spotlight on the Asian market.

Program

September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026

All Times are in Singapore Time (SGT)

13:00 – 14:00

Lunch with GTR Attendees

14:00 – 14:30   

Welcome

14:30 – 15:00

Geopolitics

15:00 – 15:40

Currency Shifts/Cross-border Payments 2.0

15:40 – 16:00

Networking Break

16:00 – 16:40

Digital Assets in Trade and Payments

16:40 – 17:20

Transaction Banking Global Heads

Moderator
Tod Burwell
President and CEO
BAFT

Panelist
Ashutosh Kumar
Managing Director & Head of Global Transaction Banking, Asia Pacific
Mizuho

17:20 – 17:30

Closing Remarks

17:30 – 18:30

Networking Reception

Speakers

September 9, 2026
September 9, 2026

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Sponsorship Opportunities

Join us for BAFT’s exclusive regional banking forum for senior-level transactions bankers and financial services professionals in Asia.

The 2026 Asia Forum is a gathering of 150+ senior-level executives and heads of transaction banking, trade, payments, compliance, innovation and sustainability, and additional thought leaders in the industry who are located in or have responsibilities for the Asian market.

The 2026 Asia Forum, held in conjunction with GTR Asia 2026 Singapore, will bring together industry leaders and decision-makers from across the region to discuss the latest trends and challenges in transaction banking, trade, payments, compliance, innovation, and sustainability.

Options

Platinum Sponsor: $12,000 (USD)
1 Available (Swift, Visa)

  • Network with top international transaction banking leaders in a smaller setting
  • Opportunity to participate in the program planning and drive Forum content
  • Keynote speaking opportunity in the Forum program (subject to program planning team approval)
  • Seven (7) invitations to this invitation-only Forum
  • Pull-up banner in the Forum registration area
  • One-page flyer for the Forum registration table
  • Logo on Forum website, Forum marketing, and sponsor thank you slide
  • Pre- and post-Forum attendee list (name, title, email, company)

 

Gold Sponsor: $8,000 (USD)
2 available (Societe Generale)

  • Network with top international transaction banking leaders in a smaller setting
  • Opportunity to participate in the program planning and drive Forum content
  • Speaking opportunity in the Forum program (subject to program planning team approval)
  • Five (5) invitations to this invitation-only Forum
  • Logo on Forum website, Forum marketing, and sponsor thank you slide
  • Pull-up banner in the Forum registration area
  • One-page flyer for the Forum registration table
  • Pre- and post-Forum attendee list (name, title, email, company)

 

Networking Lunch and Evening Reception Sponsor: $7,000 (USD)

  • Recognition as the Networking Lunch and Evening Reception sponsor
  • Network with top international transaction banking leaders in a smaller setting
  • Five (5) invitations to this invitation-only Forum
  • Logo on Forum website, Forum marketing, and sponsor thank you slide
  • Pull-up banner in the Forum registration area
  • One-page flyer for the Forum registration table
  • Pre- and post-Forum attendee list (name, title, email, company)

 

Networking Break Sponsor: $4,500 (USD)

  • Recognition as Networking Break sponsor
  • Network with top international transaction banking leaders in a smaller setting
  • Three (3) invitations to this invitation-only Forum
  • Logo on Forum website, conference marketing, and sponsor thank you slide
  • Pull-up banner displayed during networking break and in the Forum registration area
  • One-page flyer for the Forum registration table
  • Pre- and post-Forum attendee list (name, title, email)

 

Supporting Sponsor: $3,000 (USD)
4 Available

  • Network with top international transaction banking leaders in a smaller setting
  • Three (3) invitations to this invitation-only Forum
  • Logo on Forum website, Forum marketing, and sponsor thank you slide
  • Pull-up banner in the Forum registration area
  • One-page flyer for the Forum registration table
  • Pre- and post-Forum attendee list (name, title, email, company)

 

For additional information, please contact:

Matt Kaitz, BAFT | (703) 200-9071 | [email protected] | www.baft.org

The 2026 BAFT Asia Forum is held in conjunction with GTR Asia 2026 Singapore, and immediately follows the networking lunch on September 9 (day 2 of GTR Asia 2026).

Marina Bay Sands Expo & Convention Centre
10 Bay Front Avenue, Singapore 018956 | +65 6688 8888

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Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Asia Forum? We can tailor your sponsorship package to meet your goals.

To discuss your sponsorship options, please contact:

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