Community remains the heart and soul of Sibos, giving you the opportunity to connect with thousands of peers from around the world. Whether catching up with familiar faces or forging new relationships, here’s our guide to networking at Sibos 2023.</em></p> With our emphasis on community spirit, Sibos is much more than a conference. The chance to make a new connection is always just around the corner, and we’re offering more networking opportunities than ever before.</p> Our broad range of new and returning events will allow attendees to meet like-minded individuals and discuss the burning issues of the day, from diversity to sustainability, innovation and more.</p> Kick things off the right way with the Sibos welcome drinks</strong>Monday 18 September, 16:30 EDT</strong></p> Head to the Exhibition hall, where we’ll be celebrating the start of Sibos 2023 and Swift’s 50th</sup> anniversary. Don’t forget to visit the Swift stand for an anniversary cocktail, mocktail or cupcake! This is the perfect opportunity to catch-up with familiar faces and recap on the day’s events.</p> Reconnect at the Discover welcome event</strong>Tuesday 19 September, 16:30 EDT</strong></p> Drop by the Discover welcome event to connect with fintechs, banks, software vendors, speakers and corporate partners. This is an opportunity to get chatting with fintech stakeholders within the exciting Discover exhibition space.</p> The new IDEA networking event</strong>Wednesday 20 September, 17:30 EDT</strong></p> This event, sponsored by BNP Paribas, Publicis Sapient and Visa, builds on the success of our Women of Sibos event and reflects our commitment to create a more inclusive, diverse, equitable and accessible financial industry, where people of all identities can thrive. Special guest speaker Komal Minhas, renowned contributor for Fortune magazine and the founder of Karseva, a company focused on building individual, economic, and societal resilience, will share her inspirational story and insights on wellness-based corporate culture and inclusiveness.</p> Swift Innotribe networking event</strong>Wednesday 20 September 19:00 EDT</strong></p> Spend an evening at the Swift Innotribe networking event, sponsored by Oracle, to rub shoulders with leading innovators, entrepreneurs and investors from across the sector. This event showcases the most exciting brands and innovators at Sibos, accompanied by local entertainment for a night to remember. The event takes place at the stackt market, a cultural and community hub made entirely from shipping containers in the heart of downtown Toronto.</p> The best of the rest: A week packed with networking events</strong></p> Looking for something to get the heart pumping? The Sibos 5K Fun Run and Walk</a> returns to Toronto on Wednesday 20 September. This event will give participants a whistle-stop tour of some of Toronto’s vibrant streets and historic landmarks including Roundhouse Park and the iconic CN Tower. This is the ideal opportunity to get moving and network at the same time.</p> Finally, don’t forget to join us at this year’s Closing event</strong> on the last day of Sibos 2023, to celebrate another successful gathering of the financial community. The closing event will showcase some very special performances. This is the time to reflect on the week, make plans to stay in touch and start thinking about Sibos 2024!</p> Where to network around the venue </strong></p> Networking at Sibos is about more than organised events. The venue is designed to make sure there’s always space for an impromptu meeting, whether over a coffee or street food in the Sibos food hall, or a meeting of minds in one of our many meeting pods.</p> Commitment to sustainability is at the heart of Sibos, and attendees can visit the brand new Lead the change village for inspiration on how to work together towards a sustainable future. Here you’ll also find a dedicated 'Sit down, catch up' space for our community to meet up. Sibos TV will also be streaming here to ensure attendees can stay up to date with any sessions they may have missed.</p> Make sure you get the most out of Sibos 2023 with our digital networking tools</strong></p> Whether you're joining us in Toronto, from your home or your office, the Sibos digital tools</a> are here to help. Accessed via the Sibos App or on Sibos.com, these tools allow you to network with peers, schedule meetings and connect with attendees who share your interests. The tools also offer a whole host of other functions, from navigating the conference programme to viewing content on demand. Head to the App Store</a> </a>or Play Store</a> to download the Sibos App and start planning your Sibos week!</p> Register</a> for Sibos 2023 today to join us in Toronto from 18 - 21 September. Stay up to date with the Sibos Insider</a> newsletter and be sure to follow us on LinkedIn</a>, Twitter</a> and Instagram</a></em>.</p>