2027 BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference

The 2027 BAFT International Trade and Payments Conference will take place in Brooklyn, NY from 23 to 25 February 2027, bringing together professionals from across transaction banking, trade finance and payments.

Listed in BAFT’s upcoming events calendar, the conference continues the association’s focus on the growing connection between global trade and payments. The three day event is expected to provide a platform for banks, financial institutions, technology providers and industry experts to examine the issues shaping international transaction banking and the changing demands of cross border commerce.

BAFT has confirmed the dates and New York as the host location. The detailed programme, speakers, registration information and specific venue have not yet been published on the events listing.

What the Conference Is Likely to Cover

The official 2027 programme is still to be announced. However, previous editions of BAFT’s International Trade and Payments Conference have featured dedicated trade and payments discussions alongside plenary sessions, workshops and networking opportunities.

Based on the themes covered at recent editions, key areas are likely to include:

• International trade and the changing global economic environment
• Cross border payments and payment infrastructure
• Trade finance and supply chain finance
• Digitalisation and emerging technologies
• ISO 20022 and payments modernisation
• Artificial intelligence and automation
• Digital assets, tokenisation and liquidity
• Financial crime, compliance and operational resilience
• Risk management and geopolitical uncertainty
• Collaboration between banks, corporates, fintechs and market infrastructures

These topics are indicative and will need to be updated once BAFT publishes the official 2027 agenda. Recent conferences have explored the convergence of trade and payments, regulatory change, cross border payments, technology and new partnership models.