The 2026 BAFT Global Councils Forum brings together senior leaders from across the international transaction banking ecosystem—banks, partners, and providers—for a morning of high-impact dialogue and connection.
This exclusive, invite-only event fosters strategic collaboration to shape market direction, inform regulatory discourse, and explore market forces transforming the industry today.
Held the Sunday morning before SIBOS, the forum sets the stage for discussions that follow throughout the week.
The half-day program features thought leadership sessions and targeted networking, allowing you to reconnect with clients, peers, and industry leaders before the busy week ramps up. With a focused audience of global senior executives, the Forum provides greater opportunities to build meaningful connections and engage in candid, peer-level discussions.
Attendance is limited to a select group of senior-level executives, including heads of transaction banking, payments, trade, innovation, and compliance, as well as key decision-makers and featured speakers from around the world.
Registration is available by invitation only. If you’ve received an invitation email, please follow the link provided to confirm your attendance. Seats are limited, so please register soon.
Didn’t receive an invitation but are interested in attending? Email [email protected] to inquire about availability or to be added to the waitlist.
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
The 2026 BAFT Global Councils Forum is an exclusive, invite-only event. Registration is complimentary, but an RSVP is required since seats are limited.
Registration is available by invitation only. If you’ve received an invitation email, please follow the link provided to confirm your attendance.
Didn’t receive an invitation but are interested in attending? Email [email protected] to inquire about availability or to be added to the waitlist.
Tod Burwell is the President and Chief Executive Officer of BAFT. Prior to being promoted to CEO, he served as the Senior Vice President of Trade Products with oversight of all trade-related initiatives including the Global Trade Industry Council, Trade Committees, and other strategic initiatives of the organization. Mr. Burwell has over 25 years of trade, supply chain and cash management experience as a banking practitioner, as well as serving as a consultant to global corporations and suppliers of strategically integrated trade solutions. Prior to joining BAFT, Mr. Burwell was a Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase and held senior global management roles responsible for trade operations, launching the logistics business and managing global product sales for trade finance and logistics management.
BAFT Global Council Forum is an exclusive invitation-only event bringing together senior bankers and industry leaders in the international transaction banking space. Held annually on Sunday morning prior to SIBOS, this is where influential leaders and decisionmakers gather in an intimate setting to discuss significant developments affecting the industry.
Each year, BAFT hosts a highly selected group of key industry leaders for this half-day event. The Forum will be taking place Sunday, September 27 from 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM (lunch is included). Sponsors have the opportunity to showcase their expertise and leadership by participating as speakers in the program and driving the focus of the Forum.
Sponsors participate as planning members that help drive the focus and content of the forum, as speakers in selected sessions, and as hosts of networking events held throughout the day.
Exclusive Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
For additional information, please contact:
Matthew Kaitz
Senior Director, Business Development
[email protected]
+1 (703) 200-9071
The 2026 BAFT Global Councils Forum will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center, Meeting Room 229, located on the 2nd floor of the Convention Center. SIBOS badge is not required to attend this event.
Interested in sponsoring the 2026 Global Councils 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