Swift has unveiled the host cities for its flagship Sibos event through to 2029, with an expansion aimed at enhancing financial inclusivity in emerging economies across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. Following Frankfurt in 2025, Miami in 2026, and Singapore in 2027, Paris will host Sibos for the first time in 2028, coinciding with the conference’s 50th anniversary. Dubai will take the reins in 2029, marking the start of a new rotation that will see the event held in developing regions every four years.
Paris, a major European financial hub employing approximately 340,000 in the sector, will be a significant milestone for Sibos. Dubai, known as the Gateway to Africa, is strategically positioned to bridge Europe, Asia, and Africa, and is home to the Dubai International Financial Centre, a key player in the Gulf Co-operation Council’s fintech industry.
The decision to rotate Sibos to growing economies reflects Swift’s commitment to global financial inclusivity. Rosemary Stone, Chief Corporate Officer at Swift, stated, “Swift is a convener of and for the global financial industry… the addition of even more perspectives to the event’s debates and discussions will be increasingly valuable.”
Sibos, first held in 1978, gathers over 10,000 delegates from the financial services sector to discuss payments, securities, and trade. The event’s expansion comes as Swift reports record usage of its infrastructure, highlighting its growing importance to financial institutions worldwide.
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