Events

2027 International Trade and Payments Conference

Overview
Sponsorship

Call for Speakers: Share Your Expertise at the 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 International Trade and Payments Conference from February 23 – 25, 2027 in New York. This year, we’re looking for dynamic speakers who can engage, inspire, and educate our diverse audience.

Why Speak?

  • Reach a Global Audience: Showcase your expertise to a wide range of transaction banking executives and professionals from around the world.
  • Expand Your Network: Connect with industry peers, potential collaborators, and leaders in the industry.
  • Make an Impact: Share your insights, experiences, and innovative ideas with an audience eager to learn and grow.

Session Topics: Please choose up to 2 session topics of interest.

Plenary Sessions
  • State of the World: A Macroeconomic and Geopolitical Outlook
  • The Future of Global Transaction Banking: The Next Five Years
  • The AI-Powered Bank: Transforming Transaction Banking
  • Digital Assets, Stablecoins & Tokenized Deposits: Reality or Revolution?
  • Financial Crimes & Compliance in the AI Era
  • Interoperability in Action: Connecting Trade, Payments, and Market Infrastructure
  • Global Sanctions in a Multipolar World
  • Preparing for the Next Regulatory Wave
  • Correspondent Banking: Strategy, Onboarding & Relationship Management
  • A Corporate Perspective: Things My Bank Does That Frustrate Me Most
  • Identity, Verification & Trust
Trade Sessions
  • Case Studies from the Field: Lessons from Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Digital & Tokenized Trade: From Pilot to Production
  • Trade Finance in a Fragmented World
  • Supply Chain Finance: The Next Generation
  • Trade Data as a Strategic Asset
  • Trade-Based Money Laundering: Red Flags and Risk Mitigation
  • Beyond the LC: Alternative Trade Finance Products
  • Export Credit Agencies: Financing and Risk Mitigation in a New Geopolitical Era
  • The Long View: A Fireside Chat on a Career in Trade Finance
  • Red Flags: A Trade Compliance Gameshow
  • Is the Dollar Losing Steam as the Currency of Trade?
  • Financing the Energy Transition Through Trade
Payments Sessions
  • Case Studies from the Field: Lessons from Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Beyond ISO 20022: What’s Next for Cross-Border Payments?
  • Cross-Border Payments Journey
  • AI in Payments Operations and Fraud Prevention
  • Liquidity in the Always-On Economy
  • Embedded Finance and B2B Payments
  • Digital Assets and Financial Crime
  • FATF Recommendation 16: Navigating the Payments “Travel Rule”
  • The Economics of Payment Rails: Pricing, Interchange, and Who Really Pays
  • De-Risking in Correspondent Banking: Balancing Risk Appetite and Market Access
  • Winning and Retaining Corporate Treasury Clients
  • Agentic Commerce
  • Digital Assets in Payments: Stablecoins, Crypto, and Practical Business Cases
  • Charting the Road Ahead: Postal Addresses, Global Standards and the Future of ISO 20022

Speaker Guidelines

We welcome submissions from experienced speakers and new voices alike. Please be reminded of our speaker guidelines:

  • We encourage a diverse group of speakers – expertise, institution/company, regional representation, gender, etc. for our sessions.
  • Speakers should showcase their expertise and thought leadership in the topic and must not use the platform to sell or market their products/services.
  • Speaker submissions are limited to two (2) per company/institution.
  • No speaker substitution is allowed after we confirm a speaker for a session.
  • The speaker must be able to attend the conference in person. Please do not apply if you cannot adhere to this requirement.
  • The speaker is responsible for covering their travel expenses and discounted conference fees for the event, and no financial compensation will be provided for speaking.
  • A submission doesn’t guarantee a speaking opportunity in the program. Our program planning committee will evaluate all speakers for their fit for the session and other criteria. If there are multiple qualified speakers for a session, BAFT members and sponsors will be given priority consideration for session slots to acknowledge the participation and support of BAFT members and sponsors in the event.
  • Speakers must sign a speaker release to participate in a BAFT conference. The release allows BAFT to use speaker photos, bio, slides, and session recordings to promote the event and share with attendees as appropriate.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit the following information by Monday, October 5, 2026.

  • A brief bio and your professional background.
  • Any relevant past speaking experience, including links to videos or recordings if available.

Submission Deadline: 11:59 PM EDT on Monday, October 5, 2026

Speaker Submission

Don’t miss this opportunity to contribute to a part of the International Trade and Payments Conference. We look forward to your submission!

For any questions or additional information, please contact us at [email protected].

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
(3 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 – $15,000 BAFT Member – 3 Available
  • 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 – $12,000 BAFT Member – 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 – $9,000 BAFT Member – 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 – $10,000 BAFT Member – 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 – $9,000 BAFT Member – 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 – $6,000 BAFT Member – 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 – $4,000 BAFT Member – 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 – $7,500 BAFT Member – 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 – $6,500 BAFT Member – 1 Available
  • 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 – $6,500 BAFT Member – 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 – $5,000 BAFT Member – 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 – $6,500 BAFT Member – 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 – $6,500 BAFT Member – 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

Sponsors

Interested in sponsoring the 2027 Int’l Trade and Payments Conference? We can tailor your sponsorship package to meet your goals.

To discuss your sponsorship options, please contact:

Matthew Kaitz
Head of Business Development
[email protected]
+1 (703) 200-9071