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2026 Europe Forum

Overview
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Program
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Beyond Borders: Innovating Together

The BAFT Europe Forum brings together global leaders in transaction banking, trade, payments and other stakeholders for strategic dialogue on the forces shaping the future of the industry.

What to expect: 

  • Two days of senior-level thought leadership, featuring plenary discussions led by global banking executives and industry experts
  • Strategic insights on cross-border payments, regulatory developments, geopolitical dynamics, and emerging technologies shaping transaction banking
  • Select deep-dive and interactive sessions, including a stablecoins workshop on Tuesday and collaborative working sessions on Wednesday afternoon that complement the plenary discussions
  • Two days of dedicated bilateral meeting time and access to the BAFT Lounge to engage with clients, peers, and senior decision-makers
  • Access to the BAFT Events app to stay connected with fellow attendees and up to date on conference activities (BAFT Lounge reservations are managed through the app)
  • Two special programs, including:
    • The Global Finance Trade Awards & Opening Reception on Tuesday
    • The joint BAFT–TTP International Women’s Day program (Thursday, immediately following the Forum)

Designed for senior leaders, the Europe Forum provides a focused environment for strategic dialogue, peer exchange, and relationship-building across the global transaction banking community.

 

Program

March 3, 2026
March 4, 2026
March 5, 2025
March 3, 2026 - Tuesday

All times are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration Open

9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Bilateral Meetings

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Stablecoins Workshop

2:45 PM - 3:00 PM

Coffee Break

4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Europe Country Bank Council Meeting

6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Europe Country Bank Council Drinks Reception
March 4, 2026 - Wednesday

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

Breakfast

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Plenary Program

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Networking Lunch

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Product Sessions

2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Bilateral Meetings

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Global Finance Awards

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6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Opening Reception
March 5, 2025 - Thursday

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Plenary Program

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Lunch

2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

BAFT-TTP International Womens Day

Register

Choose from Full Conference or Stablecoins Workshop and Products Sessions only.
  • Full conference includes 3-full days of conference program, access to networking events and meals, Stablecoins workshop, and Product Sessions.  
  • Stablecoins Workshop and Product Sessions only includes registration for the Stablecoins workshop on Tuesday, March 4rd, and Product Sessions on Wednesday, March 5th.  

Full Conference
All prices in USD.  

Registration Type Early Bird Rate (Until January 16, 2026) Regular Rate (From January 17, 2026 – February 13, 2026) Last Minute Rate (After February 14, 2026)
Member $1,950 USD $2,150 USD $2,350 USD
Team Member $1,750 USD $1,950 USD $2,150 USD
Non-Member $2,550 USD $2,750 USD $2,950 USD

 

Stablecoins Workshop or Product Sessions Only
All prices in USD.

Registration Type Early Bird Rate (Until January 16, 2026) Regular Rate (From January 17, 2026 – February 13, 2026) Last Minute Rate (After February 14, 2026)
Member $800 USD $900 USD $1,000 USD
Team Member $700 USD $800 USD $900 USD
Non-Member $1,200 USD $1,300 USD $1,400 USD

*Team pricing is available exclusively to members registering five (5) or more at the full-conference rate from the same institution in a single transaction. Attendees with discounted or complimentary passes do not count towards the group minimum. To register your group, please contact [email protected].

Please Note: 
You will be asked to log in to your BAFT web account to complete registration. If you have not reset your password or created a BAFT account, please complete this step before proceeding with your registration. 

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FAQ's

The 2026 Europe Forum will be held at the Park Plaza London Riverbank.

Conference Venue

Park Plaza London Riverbank
18 Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7TJ, United Kingdom

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Book Your Room

A block of rooms at the Park Plaza London Riverbank has been reserved exclusively for BAFT conference attendees. These blocks of rooms often sell out, so book early to guarantee your room at the discounted attendee rate. The hotel booking deadline is February 15, 2026.

BAFT Guestroom Rate: £239 inclusive of VAT & breakfast single occupancy. Prices should be reflected in local currency.
Double occupancy is an additional £20 per night.

Be sure to use our promotional code BAFT26 to ensure you receive our discounted rate. Please check cancellation policy when making your room reservation. For additional assistance, contact [email protected].

 

Flights

There are several international airports conveniently located near the Park Plaza London Riverbank:

  • London Heathrow (LHR) – The largest and most connected airport in the UK, ideal for transatlantic and global flights. Approximately 14 miles from the hotel, with easy access via the Underground or taxi.
  • London Gatwick (LGW) – A major international gateway serving Europe and long-haul destinations. Located about 24 miles away, with fast train connections to central London.
  • London City (LCY) – The closest airport to the hotel (around 7.5 miles), perfect for short-haul European flights and quick transfers.
  • London Stansted (STN) – Serving primarily European routes with some long-haul options, about 32 miles from the hotel.
  • London Luton (LTN) – Another international airport focused on European destinations, roughly 29 miles away.

For attendees traveling from North America or other long-haul destinations, Heathrow is the best choice, followed by Gatwick. If you’re coming from within Europe, London City Airport offers the quickest access to the venue.

 

Testimonials

“Speakers very good, topics relevant, participation by banks top quality, plenty of opportunity to network”

Forum Attendee

“Good equilibrium between networking possibilities and listening to the discussions”

Forum Attendee

“It was my first time attending, and I found the organization to be very professional and stress-free. I benefited greatly from the panel discussions and appreciated the excellent networking opportunities”

Forum Attendee

“I gave a maximum rating as I found the discussions very insightful and the networking possibilities very useful”

Forum Attendee

“It was a great mix of topics, and the participants were fantastic. Overall agenda was well put together as it was not overwhelmingly long or too short”

Forum Attendee

“Great sessions, targeted insights, high-profile speakers, collaborative spirit, true networking and impeccable organization”

Forum Attendee

“I found it very interesting, being the first time I attended, with a good balance between networking opportunities and speaker sessions”

Forum Attendee

“The content and quality of the sessions was very high. The overall event was smoothly run and well organised”

Forum Attendee

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Europe 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