The BAFT North America Annual Conference continues to deliver on its strengths of quality programming, leading industry speakers and networking opportunities all in one conference!
Dedicated Bilateral Meeting Times
The Annual Meeting has always been known as an excellent venue to network with peers, colleagues and clients. We recognize this need and have exclusive times during the conference dedicated for bilateral and small group meetings.
Access to meeting rooms and suites is a benefit of sponsorship. Rooms are limited and on a first come, first served basis. If you are interested to reserve a room, please contact Nancy Monahan at nmonahan@baft.org or at 202-663-5530.
Schedule of dedicated meeting times (outside of networking breakfasts, lunches, receptions and dinners):
Sunday, May 6, 20188:30AM – 6:30PMMonday, May 7, 20182:00PM – 6:00PM Tuesday, May 8, 20182:00PM – 6:00PMWednesday, May 9, 201811:30AM – 5:00PM Special Networking and Social Events
We have several networking and social activities lined up throughout the conference, there’s something for everyone! Check out the Special Events page for complete list and additional details on each.
Class of 2018 Future Leaders Graduation – on its third
year, celebrate the graduation of the new Future Leaders during the opening
dinner on Sunday.New! Outdoor Wellness Activity – join a small group
private yoga class, and or kayak around the lake on Sunday, to kick off the
conference.Annual Golf Shotgun Tournament – a conference favorite,
reserve your spot today!Annual 5K Run/1K Walk – now on it’s 5th year, this
event is growing in popularity each year. Invite your colleagues and form a team
for more fun.Post-Conference Workshop: Financial Crime Compliance
Workshop 2.0Wednesday, May 9 11:30AM – 5:00PMBuilding on the success of the the Financial Crime Compliance Workshops we offered in 2017, the Financial Crime Compliance Workshop returns to North America with deeper dive discussions on two key areas of financial crime – Trade Based Money Laundering and Correspondent Banking. A detailed discussion on the new Wolfsberg Customer Due Diligence Questionnaire will also be covered.
Plan to stay the full day of Wednesday to join this special workshop. Annual Conference attendees just add $250 to your registration fee, up to $300 discount off regular workshop rate.
BAFT members receive USD $100 discount off each full conference member registration for 5 or more registrations received from the same institution at the same time. Please contact events@baft.org to receive your special group rate form. Non-members, Government and other discounted registrations do not qualify for group rate. Download the paper registration form or register online now.