Events

2027 International Trade and Payments Conference

Overview

Sponsorship

Thank you to those who submitted a speaker for our call for speakers. Submissions are now closed, and the Planning Committee is reviewing. Note that we will only contact speakers who have been selected for the conference.

Shaping the Next Era of Trade and Payments.

The 2027 BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference brings together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore emerging technologies, shifting regulatory landscapes, and new partnership models shaping the next era of global trade and payments.

Join us to connect ideas, share insights, learn from industry leaders, and explore the future of trade and payments together during this three-day conference.

Registration opening soon!

FAQ's

Connect with Trade and Payments Experts and Get Your Brand in Front of Your Target Audience

BAFT is delighted to host the 4th annual BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference, February 23 – 25, 2027 in Brooklyn, NY. 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 300 trade and payments professionals from across the world.

Premier Levels

Benefits	Platinum (2 available)	Gold (4 available)	Silver (6 available)
Thought Leadership
Speaking opportunity in event programming	Yes: Plenary Session	Yes: Plenary Session	Yes: Trade OR Payments Track
One-page flyer for conference registration desk	Yes	Yes	Yes
Event Registrations and Lead Generation
Complimentary registrations	4 comp registrations	3 comp registrations	2 comp registrations
Table-top display	Yes	Yes	Additional $1,500
Event Attendee List with Email Contact Information (pre- and post-event)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Marketing and Branding
Custom giveaway to all attendees	Yes	–	–
Pull-up banner in registration area for the duration of conference	Yes	Yes	Yes
Logo featured on event website and on-site marketing materials	Yes	Yes	Yes
Recognition as sponsor during event introduction and event PPT presentation	Yes	Yes	Yes
Logo included on all email promotion pre- and post-event	Yes	Yes	Yes

PLATINUM SPONSOR – 2 Available (Marex)

Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor with speaking opportunity in the plenary conference program (subject to planning committee approval)
4 complimentary conference registrations
Custom branded giveaway item to all attendees (sponsor provides giveaway)
Table-top display (sponsor provides tablecloth, banner, etc.)
Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Recognition as Platinum Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

GOLD SPONSOR – 4 Available

Recognition as a Gold Sponsor with speaking opportunity in the plenary conference program (subject to planning committee approval)
3 complimentary conference registrations
Table-top display (sponsor provides tablecloth, banner, etc.)
Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Recognition as Gold Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

SILVER SPONSOR – 6 Available

Recognition as a Silver Sponsor with speaking opportunity in the Trade OR Payments track of the conference program (subject to planning committee approval)
2 complimentary conference registrations
Option to add table-top display for $1,500 (sponsor provides tablecloth, banner, etc.)
Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Recognition as Silver Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

Featured Events and Additional Sponsorship Opportunities

OPENING EVENING RECEPTION – 1 Available

Sponsor provides welcome remarks at the Opening Evening Reception
3 complimentary conference registrations
Table-top display (sponsor provides branded tablecloth)
Pull-up banner displayed at Opening Evening Reception (sponsor provides banner)
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Recognition as Opening Evening Reception Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

NETWORKING LUNCH – 2 Available

Sponsor provides welcome remarks at the Networking Lunch (Wednesday ONLY)
2 complimentary conference registrations
Pull-up banner displayed at Networking Lunch (sponsor provides banner)
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Recognition as Networking Lunch Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and onsite marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

NETWORKING BREAKFAST – 2 Available

1 complimentary conference registration
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Pull-up banner displayed at Networking Breakfast (sponsor provides banner)
Recognition as Networking Breakfast Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

NETWORKING COFFEE BREAK – 3 Available

1 complimentary conference registration
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Pull-up banner displayed during break (sponsor provides banner)
Recognition as Coffee Break Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

CONFERENCE WI-FI – 1 Available

Sponsor customizes WiFi password and logo on program provided to all attendees
1 complimentary conference registration
Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Recognition as WiFi Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

SLIDO Q&A AND POLLING – SOLD OUT (The Norman Group)

Sponsor logo featured on Slido Q&A polling application
1 complimentary conference registration
Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Recognition as Slido Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

CONFERENCE NOTEPADS – 1 Available

Sponsor supplies logoed conference notepads to all attendees
1 complimentary conference registration
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

TABLE-TOP DISPLAY – 4 Available

Table-top display (sponsor provides branded tablecloth)
1 complimentary conference registration
Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and onsite marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

CONFERENCE BAGS – 1 Available

Sponsor supplies logoed bags to all attendees
1 complimentary conference registration
Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
One-page flyer for conference registration desk
Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event

CONFERENCE LANYARDS – 1 Available

Sponsor supplies logoed lanyards to all attendees
1 complimentary in-person conference registration
Pull-up banner in registration area (sponsor provides banner)
Recognition as Sponsor during event opening and logo displayed on event PowerPoint slide
Logo included on conference website, all email promotion pre- and post-event, and on-site marketing materials
Registration list with contact details (name, company, title, email) pre- and post-event