27th BAFT Annual Conference on International Trade
Embracing Change
September 11 – 13, 2017
LondonHouse Chicago
Chicago, IL
Conference Overview | Program | Sponsorship Opportunities | Speakers | Hotel Accommodation
The Annual Trade Conference is the association’s premier gathering of trade finance professionals in the United States attracting 200 senior bankers, corporate executives and management of government agencies. The conference is specifically designed for international trade practitioners and is focused on the key issues that enhance the growth and impact of trade finance on the economy. We have a very strong and solid program planned this year, with industry leading bankers, heads of government agencies and corporate executives as part of our speaker line up.
Get Your Bank in Front of Your Target Audience
This is your opportunity to position your organization as a thought leader and connect with your clients – sponsorships include speaking roles that influence program content and complimentary registrations.

Premier Levels
Gold Sponsor - $9,000 - Two Available
Benefits:
- Welcome remarks at the Opening Session
- Recognition from the Podium at Opening Session
- Speaking opportunity in the conference program*
- Three Complimentary conference registrations
- Two Discounted conference registrations
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Pull-up Banner in Registration area for the duration of Conference (sponsor provides banner)
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
- One-page flyer/insert in the Registration Folder
- Provide logo giveaway to attendees
Silver Sponsor - $7,000 - One Available CGI
Benefits:
Featured Events
Keynote Lunch - $11,000
Benefits:
- Sponsor selects the luncheon Keynote speaker*
- Reserved tables at the Keynote luncheon
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- Four Complimentary conference registrations
- Two Discounted conference registrations
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Pull up Banner at sponsored lunch (sponsor provides banner)
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
- One-page flyer/insert in the Registration Folder
- Provide logo giveaway to attendees
Welcome Reception (Monday) - Finastra
Benefits:
- Provide welcome remarks at the Welcome Reception
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- Four Complimentary conference registrations
- Two Discounted conference registrations
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Pull up Banner at welcome reception (sponsor provides banner)
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
- One-page flyer/insert in the Registration Folder
- Provide logo giveaway to attendees
Networking Reception (Tuesday) - $8,000
Benefits:
- Provide welcome remarks at the Welcome Reception
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- Two Complimentary conference registrations
- One Discounted conference registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Pull up Banner at welcome reception (sponsor provides banner)
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
- One-page flyer/insert in the Registration Folder
- Provide logo giveaway to attendees
Networking Breakfast (Tuesday) - $5,000
Benefits:
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- One Complimentary conference registration
- One Discounted conference registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Pull up Banner at Networking Breakfast (sponsor provides banner)
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
- Provide logo giveaway to attendees
Morning and Afternoon Breaks - $3,500 – One Available BMO Capital Markets, Comerica
Benefits:
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- One Complimentary conference registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Pull up Banner at sponsored break (sponsor provides banner)
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
Conference Room Wi-Fi – BNY Mellon
- Sponsor logo on Wi-Fi password cards provided to all attendees
- Sponsor supplies the Wi-Fi password
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- One Complimentary conference registration
- One Discounted conference registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
ARS Audience Response System – Kapital Bank
- Your logo will be featured on each ARS question slide
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- One Complimentary conference registration
- One Discounted conference registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
Hotel Room Key Cards - $6,000
- Sponsor logo on room key cards
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- One Complimentary conference registration
- One Discounted conference registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
Conference Notepads – TD Bank
- Sponsor supplies logo conference notepads**
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- One Complimentary conference registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
Lanyards - Surecomp
- Sponsor supplies logo lanyards**
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- One Complimentary conference registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
Conference Bags – JP Morgan
- Sponsor supplies logo bags**
- Logo displayed on a slide at the Opening Session
- One Complimentary conference registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Logo included on conference website and conference program
Table Top Display - $3,500 - One Available Cibar, Finastra, Pelican
Supply Chain Finance Bootcamp - $1,000 BMO Capital Markets
Boost your exposure and receive logo recognition at the Supply Chain Finance Bootcamp taking place prior to the start of the Annual Conference on International Trade.
- One Complimentary Bootcamp registration
- Registration list at end of early bird registration and final registration list
- Logo included on Bootcamp website and conference program
Looking for something specific? We can tailor your sponsorship to meet you goals. Contact us today to discuss your custom package.
For more information please contact:
Nancy Monahan
202-664-5530, nmonahan@baft.org
www.baft.org