With so much on the agenda for Sibos 2025, a little planning is essential to ensure your week is as productive as possible. Our top ten tips will help you navigate the event and maximise your time in Frankfurt. </em></p> 1. Map out your must-see sessions</strong></p> With hundreds of sessions, workshops and networking events, it’s important to plan ahead. Our digital tools are here</a> to simplify your schedule.</p> Log into sibos.com</a> and download the latest version of the Sibos app from Google Play</a> or the App Store</a> to access the programme and mark your must-see moments in your personalised calendar.</p> 2. A place for learning: The AI Pavilion</strong></p> New for 2025, the AI Pavilion</a> in Discover is our go-to space for hands-on learning and collaboration around artificial intelligence. Sponsored by Microsoft and Plenitude, it offers daily expert-led sessions, interactive sponsor talks on key topics such as financial crime prevention and AI safety, plus live demos showcasing AI in action, all within an intimate, small-group setting. Some sessions require pre-registration, so check details early to secure your spot!</p> 3. Take on the new Step challenge</strong></p> Stay active and competitive by signing up for our new Step challenge</a>. It’s a fun way to keep your energy levels high throughout the week, with the chance to win exciting prizes. Each day, the top three steppers will be announced, with a grand prize winner at the end of Sibos week. Sign up in the new version of the Sibos app.</p> 4. Join the conversation at the Policy Lab</strong></p> Make sure to engage with Policy Lab</a>, a brand-new and exciting cross-sector initiative that brings together senior policymakers, standard-setters, industry associations and international financial institutions to explore regulatory trends and policy developments. Addressing themes of sustainability, innovation, AI and more, this is the place to contribute to the most pressing debates in the financial sector.</p> 5. Make the most of your Frankfurt transport pass</strong></p> Your Sibos pass includes free public transport travel within Frankfurt’s city districts (fare zone 5000) and for Frankfurt Airport, valid until Friday 3 October. This includes all buses, trams, subways and commuter trains (S-Bahn) operating within this zone. Timetable and network map information can be found here</a>.</p> Note, long-distance trains such as ICE services between Frankfurt Airport and the central railway station are not included. </p> You can access your travel pass directly through the Sibos app</a> (no booking required).</p> Visit Frankfurt's dedicated Sibos visitor site</a> offers more useful information about the city, including transport options and practical information.</p> 6. Network!</strong></p> Sibos brings together thousands of people from across the world so you can condense a year of conversations, insights and introductions into just four days.</p> As well as informal meetups and pre-arranged meetings in the Connections lounge, sponsored by Google Cloud, make time for Sibos networking events. From structured sessions to welcome drinks and informal evening events, visit our networking & community</a> page for all the details.</p> 7. Explore the exhibition</strong></p> This year’s Sibos exhibition</a> will showcase more than 200 financial institutions. Leading banks, consultants, fintech companies, market infrastructure entities and software providers from around the world will all be present.</p> Dynamic showcases, informative presentations, and dedicated networking areas will all feature, so allocate plenty of time to explore, ask questions and meet new partners.</p> 8. Win big with Innotribe Quest</strong></p> The Innotribe Quest</a> is back with more great prizes up for grabs. Using the Sibos app, you'll be able to collect POAPs as you explore conference sessions, networking opportunities and activities across the venue. Make sure you visit the Discover welcome desk to claim your rewards!</p> 9. Make time to refuel</strong></p> Head to the Sibos food hall, where you’ll find a variety of global cuisines, live music and the ‘Chance to chill’ area – perfect for an invigorating massage.</p> You can also stop by the food trucks located at the Forum - Agora. At lunchtime they’ll offer pretzels, cinnamon rolls and hot dogs, and in the afternoon you can relax with a soft drink, beer or wine.</p> 10. Stay in the loop</strong></p> Keep up with event highlights, speaker interviews, and key takeaways by subscribing to the Sibos Insider newsletter</a>. It’s a great way to stay in the loop. Additionally follow us on LinkedIn</a>, YouTube</a>, Instagram</a> and X</a> for all the latest updates.</p>