The BAFT and Trade Treasury Payments International Women’s Day programme, taking place on 5 March 2026 in London as part of the BAFT Europe Bank to Bank Forum, brings together senior leaders from commercial banks, corporates, fintech firms and multilateral development institutions to examine how women are shaping the next phase of global payments, treasury and cross-border finance.

Framed around the theme Give to gain, the afternoon focuses on the systems, decisions and structures that define modern international finance, from liquidity and resilience to standards, inclusion and the future architecture of money. Through keynote perspectives, panel discussions and interactive roundtables, the programme explores how leadership, governance and collaboration are evolving in response to real time settlement, fragmented liquidity, rising regulatory scrutiny and data driven payment infrastructures. Designed to move beyond representation, the event offers participants practical insight into how broadening leadership and access strengthens markets, builds trust and accelerates innovation across the global financial ecosystem.