2026 BAFT Europe Forum

The BAFT Europe Forum 2026 in London brings together leaders in transaction banking, trade and payments to examine the forces reshaping the European financial landscape. Designed for practitioners across banks, fintechs, corporates and regulatory bodies, the forum explores advancements in instant payments, cross-border payment innovation, digital assets, tokenisation and the evolving regulatory environment impacting Europe’s transaction banking sector.

Through a mix of strategic plenary sessions and in-depth collaborative workshops, the programme addresses interoperability in trade finance, ISO 20022 migration, ESG considerations, quantum-safe technology, fraud and resilience, and Europe’s quest for greater payments sovereignty. The event provides a platform for expert insight, knowledge exchange and cross-border collaboration at a pivotal moment for the industry.