Since its launch 37 years ago, Sibos has evolved beyond all recognition. </p> From a gathering of 300 participants in Brussels in 1978, it has grown to become the world’s premier financial services event, hosting over 7,000 professionals and experts each year as it travels across continents, bringing discussion, debate and knowledge to the global financial community.</p> As the 37th edition rapidly approaches, we take a closer look at the details that make Sibos unique: </p> 1. Here the lion roar! 2015 marks an exciting return to the APAC region for Sibos, coinciding with the celebration of Singapore’s 50th anniversary</p> 2. Tick one of the famous Asian Tigers off your travel bucket list by exploring Singapore, the world’s fourth biggest financial centre and largest foreign-exchange trading centre</p> 3. Practise your Mandarin, Malay or Tamil skills while at Sibos – Singapore recognises all of these languages officially</p> 4. Take a wander around Singapore’s Changi Airport, known as the world’s best airport as well as the largest transportation centre in East Asia</p> 5. Discover the hidden gems of Singapore in its stunning Botanic Gardens or one of its many night markets</p> 6. Sample the delicious cuisine – Singapore’s signature dishes include the renowned “Chilli Crab” and Hainanese Chicken Rice</p> 7. Experience the highest quality service across your trip: From arriving at the worlds’ best airport to attending the conference at the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at the luxurious Marina Bay Sands</p> 8. Pick up your Sibos Souvenir on Level B2 of the venue</p> 9. Play to donate! Give back to the community – and earn money for our official Sibos 2015 charity, Beyond Social Services – by testing your skills in our digital version of the Singaporean Gasing Game</p> 10. Take in the Sibos Art Walk, featuring 20 conceptual works by young local artists sponsored by The Business Times Budding Artists Fund</p> 11. Explore a stunning range of stands and visuals across the exhibition space - a feast of pop-up architecture!</p> 12. Join the discussion on the growing economic significance of ASEAN and listen to expert opinion on the opportunities and challenges facing the region</p> 13. Join us for this year’s Sibos closing party, which will be a Halloween-themed extravaganza</p> 14. Meet local finance leaders such as Piyush Gupta, chief executive officer of DBS Group and this year’s opening plenary speaker</p> 15. Meet new exhibitors – dozens of new companies from APAC will be represented in the Sibos exhibition</p> 16. Attend the new Diversity conference stream, which will bring together financial leaders to discuss the benefits and challenges associated with creating and sustaining a diverse talent pipeline</p> 17. Mingle with the increasingly diverse Sibos delegate community. Thanks to Singapore’s reputation as a central hub and crossroads for Asia, attendees will hail from a wider variety of countries</p> 18. Enjoy fantastic facilities at Sibos 2015 Singapore, including enhanced networking lounges, Open Theatres on each level of the exhibition floor, and newly-introduced health corners</p> 19. Develop your knowledge of digital disruption and the future payments landscape by attending sessions in our Payments stream</p> 20. Share your feedback with the Sibos team to support and enhance your Sibos experience in the future. Multiple surveys will be available during and after the conference</p> 21. Embrace this unique opportunity to engage with 7,000+ members of the global financial community and catch up with friends, clients and prospects</p> 22. Meet more of the SWIFT community. Pop by the SWIFT stand, join one of the SWIFT Institute lectures or attend sessions in the SWIFT Auditorium.</p> 23. Engage with the world’s leading media. Journalists from around the world will join, hungry for the latest information</p> 24. Meet the Millennials! Get the perspectives of the next generation of finance leaders and find out what is at the top of their agenda</p> 25. Attend the Innotribe Startup Challenge Finale to witness our finalists pitch their products to a room of experts and potential investors – and vote for the winner!</p> 26. Visit the Singapore Crossroads installation – where the local institutions that are exhibiting will be part of a dynamic feature to celebrate Singapore’s 50th anniversary</p> 27. Learn more about the latest products and technology solutions for your business by exploring the Sibos exhibition, featuring over 200 companies from across the world</p> 28. Tune into the new Sibos TV format, which will look forward to the day ahead, providing insight into the hottest topics on the agenda</p> 29. With 11 forums and streams to choose from, the Sibos conference has something for everyone. Visit Sibos.com to review the comprehensive conference programme</p> 30. Be first to learn about the key announcements across the global financial services landscape – be there as they are revealed by those driving the industry forward!</p> 31. Hear more about a crucial time for Singapore and ASEAN from Ravi Menon, managing director of the Monetary Authority of Singapore, who will close this year’s event</p> 32. Educate yourself on the game changers in the industry by attending sessions with leading authorities with alternative views</p> 33. Learn more about the business world’s hot topics in the Big Issue Debates, on topics ranging from The Internet of Things to geopolitics and disruption in finance to RMB internationalisation</p> 34. Customise your experience by tailoring your own schedule with Sibos Tools. Every minute is valuable, plan in advance on how you would like to spend your week</p> 35. Have all the information you need in your pocket! Download the updated Sibos App to help you connect, debate and collaborate</p> 36. Stay a step ahead with Sibos Issues, which will preview the sessions to come every day and whet your appetite to partake in the forums, streams and Big Issue Debates</p> 37. Pick up your Swiss chocolate at the Geneva information stand and prepare for Sibos 2016!</p> </p>