ICC Global Banking Commission Meeting | 09-11 November 2026
The ICC Banking Commission Meeting returns to London on 09–11 November 2026 …
As the leading global forum of its kind, the meeting provides a platform for high-level exchange, innovation and collaboration, addressing the regulatory, technological and market challenges shaping international trade.
The 2026 programme will span three days of working groups, plenary discussions and forward-looking dialogue, covering key themes including digital trade finance adoption, sustainable trade finance, regulatory developments, and the role of technology in driving innovation.
Event structure:
- Day 1 (9th November) – Working Groups & Technical Sessions (Members only). Location TBC.
- Day 2 (10th November) – Plenary. Mansion House.
- Day 3 (11th November) – Next Generation Trade: Innovation, finance and digital frontier’. EBRD, Canary Wharf.
Highlights of the programme include:
- A plenary day at Mansion House featuring senior policymakers and global industry leaders
- High-level keynotes addressing global trade finance priorities and economic growth
- Technical sessions on ICC rules, standards and dispute resolution
- Industry discussions on closing the global trade finance gap and enabling SME access to finance
- A forward-looking programme on innovation, digital assets and the future of trade
In 2026, the event carries added significance as the UK prepares to host the G20 Summit in 2027—offering a pivotal opportunity to build momentum, deepen international engagement, and position the UK at the centre of global financial and economic policymaking.
With London recognised as one of the world’s leading financial hubs, the ICC Banking Commission Annual Meeting provides a unique platform to connect with decision-makers, influence the global trade finance agenda, and contribute to shaping a more resilient, sustainable and digitally enabled trading system.
We’ll be sharing further details on the agenda and speakers shortly. Capacity is limited, and early registration is strongly recommended.
Please note that Day 1 (9th November) is reserved for ICC Banking Commission members only, while the Plenary and subsequent programme are open to both members and non-members.
Day 1 – Location TBC (Members-only)
Registration
Working Group A – Regulatory Advocacy
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Working Group B – Financial Crimes & Risks
Working Group C – Digital Trade Finance Adoption
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Working Group D – Sustainable Trade Finance
Working Group E – Legal
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Working Group F – Guarantees
Afternoon registration, lunch break & networking
ICC National Committees Forum
Coffee & networking break
Technical opinions & rule developments
This session will provide the latest insights into the development of trade finance rules, promote international best practice and address the latest disputes.
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Day 2 – Plenary, Mansion House
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Opening remarks: Global trade finance priorities
Speaker: Florian Witt, Chair, ICC Banking Commission
Keynote: Going for Growth – creating agile economies
Speaker: Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer – TBC
Adoption of ICC E Rules and standards
- The API standards for trade finance
- ICC Digital standards initiative
- Adoption of E rules (eUCP, URDTT)
Platinum Sponsor Keynote – HSBC
Coffee & networking break
Sustainable trade finance
- Awareness and implementation of ICC sustainable trade finance guidance and principles.
- Greenwashing & Greenhushing avoidance
- Call to action
Fireside Chat
This session will be an opportunity to discuss board room priorities.
Lunch & networking break
Keynote – Lord Mayor of London
Regulatory treatment of trade finance
- EU Competitiveness, US Basel Plan, PRA
- Trade register
Coffee & networking break
The global trade finance gap
Keynote: Key takeaways
This session will summarise the day and share insights from G20, United Nations and other multilateral fora before going into Day Two on the solutions, what is happening and what the future looks like.
Speaker: John Denton, Secretary General, ICC
Handover – ICC Banking Commission, March 2027
Speaker: Vincent O’Brien, Secretary General, ICC UAE
Reception drinks & networking
- Speaker: Lord Karan Bilimoria – Opening Remarks
Day 3 – ‘Next Generation Trade: Innovation, finance and digital frontier’, EBRD Canary Wharf
Registration & Networking Breakfast
Keynote: Modern banking and 21st century trade finance
- Speaker: Saif Malik, CEO, Standard Chartered UK (ICC United Kingdom Board)
Where can banks make a difference?
This session will be an opportunity to hear from key actors driving trade modernisation worldwide and what financial institutions can do to incentivise the transition to a data driven trading system. The discussion will share insights on priority initiatives, key challenges and what to expect by 2030.
Digital solutions in action
This session will be an opportunity to hear directly from CEO’s leading the transition to paperless trade. The discussion will share insights on how digitalised trade is improving access to working capital, reducing risks and costs across global supply chains and enabling companies to be more agile and resilient in an unpredictable global environment. The discussion will also provide an insight into what happens next, once new technology solutions have been piloted and what fully automated trade looks like across a live multi-port environment.
Fireside Chat
This session will be an opportunity to understand the changing role of a 21st export credit agency to drive economic growth.
Coffee & networking break
Making compliance easier
This session will share the latest developments in regulatory innovation, systemic challenges, progress being made to streamline know your customer and anti-money laundering processes and what to expect from regulators in the future.
Ted Talk: How technology is enabling business to be more agile
This session will provide a unique insight into corporate thinking on the future of trade finance, use of AI and technology, opportunities to streamline processes across global supply chains and how businesses need to operate in a changing global landscape.
Lunch & networking break
The role of digital assets in the changing face of finance
This session will provide the latest developments in the use of digital assets, share insights on some of the challenges, and look at what opportunities lie ahead for financial institutions and businesses.
Closing remarks
- Speaker: Florian Witt, Chair, ICC Banking Commission
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