ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting – Miami, 3-6 April 2018- special ITFA discounts

Following it’s agreement with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the ITFA Board is pleased to announce that it has secured discounted tickets to the upcoming ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting to be held in Miami from 3-6 April 2018 in the Hotel Intercontinental Miami.

ITFA members are being offered 2 registrations at a 50% discount to attend this event. In addition, all other registrations are available to ITFA members at a 15% discount. In order to register and benefit from the ITFA discounts please send an email to alexiavella@itfa.org. As always, the 2 registrations at a 50% discount will be available to ITFA members only on a first come first serve basis. Moreover, such offers are eligible for new bookings only, and each ITFA member institution is entitled to only one pass at 50% discount.

The Annual Meeting is the go-to event for trade finance professionals all over the world – welcoming over 500+ trade experts, banking professionals, business leaders, lawyers and government officials from 65 countries – addressing the most pressing global challenges and financing trends facing trade finance today.

Under the theme “Navigating Trade in a World of Disruption”, the 2018 meeting will focus on thriving in an environment where the “new normal” is very much one of uncertainty. Download the agenda to learn more about the sessions, workshops, speakers and other practical information to finalize your trip to Miami.

Key Highlights

• Only event with participation of senior experts from all major trade finance banks as well as leading representatives from WTO, AfDB, IFC, EBRD, ADB, IaDB and IDB;
• Strong programme with a series of insightful and interactive plenary and breakout sessions as well as roundtable discussions on topics such as: 1) updates and lively discussion on ICC’s regulatory advocacy campaign  and Combatting illicit trade, fraud and money laundering; 2) detailed presentation reflecting on the findings of the ICC Global Survey by members of the editorial group, and 3) firsthand information on the role of technology in international trade (i.e. Blockchain and Fintech);
• Earn up to 12 credits towards the ICC Academy Accreditation programme and 12 Continuing Professional Development credits (PDUs) towards the Certificate for Documentary Credit Specialist, CDCS© and Certificate for Specialists in Demand Guarantees, CSDG© Recertification Course Recognition by the London Institute of Banking and Finance;
• Unparalleled network opportunities at ICC’s various social activities.

As always, we do hope that our members make the most of the additional benefits that ITFA is bringing to them through such collaborations.