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Sibos Insider
Welcome to the August edition of Sibos Insider – keeping you up to date on all the latest news around the conference, exhibition and practical information for Sibos 2016 in Geneva.
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Conference
Don’t miss the Big Issue Debates
There will be five Big Issue Debates over the course of Sibos week, which will be held in the Plenary Room. They will feature some of the most prominent thinkers in the industry.
| Monday |
| Future of Money |
14:00 |
| Tuesday |
| Financial Stability – The future of global finance |
11:30 |
| Cybersecurity – Catching the bad guys |
14:00 |
| Wednesday |
| Cognitive business and the future of financial services |
11:30 |
| Thursday |
| Are disruptive innovations transforming the financial services landscape, or are we simply in the middle of a new technology cycle? |
11:30 |
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A greater educational focus
With new session formats allowing for education and collaboration, ideas and solutions, this year’s conference aims to build an understanding of emerging trends across the industry. This includes the introduction of ‘101’-style educational sessions that will address blockchain and distributed ledger technology, cyber security and interoperability.
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A reminder about the 2016 conference streams
The Banking stream will focus on payments and correspondent banking, with in-depth sessions exploring the challenges of operating in a highly regulated and increasingly digitised world.
Tackling one of the industry’s defining issues, the Compliance stream will provide delegates with insights into financial crime compliance and counter terrorism financing practice and policy, and also information on the tools, tactics and strategies adopted by banks and securities players.
In a technology-led industry, the behaviours and attitudes of individuals are still critical to the ability of firms to deliver value to stakeholders and customers. The Culture stream will explore the skills, practices and methodologies that will help to continue to improve cultural factors within the financial industry.
Given the regulatory environment and continued pressure on costs in the capital markets, financial institutions are more than ever considering how to collaborate in non-differentiating areas and use new technologies. The Securities stream will examine how market infrastructure operators, securities services firms, technology vendors and new service providers are collaborating and competing across the securities markets.
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Exhibition
Listen to different perspectives at the Open Theatres
The two Open Theatres give exhibiting companies an opportunity to present their latest research papers, reports or case studies that are relevant to the Sibos community.
This year, 66 exhibitors will be presenting over the course of Sibos week. The sessions will be continuous, only stopping for the closing plenary. Each exhibitor will have 30 minutes to share their insight with delegates. Check out the Open Theatre programme now on the Sibos website.
Take a break at the Health Corners
Look out for the Health Corners on the exhibition floor, which will provide delegates and exhibitors with free healthy drinks and snacks. Sponsored by Six Securities Services, these stations help participants to keep their energy levels up.
The Health Corners will be open at the following times:
| Monday |
15:00-16:00 |
| Tuesday & Wednesday |
10:00-11:00 / 15:00-16:00 |
| Thursday |
10:00-11:00 |
Inject colour and creativity into Sibos 2016!
For this year’s Art at Sibos project, the Anouk Foundation’s team of artists will be working at Palexpo, creating artworks that will take shape as the week progresses.
Delegates are encouraged to visit the Art at Sibos area on the exhibition floor to feed in their ideas, and collaborate with the artists to help bring the project to life.
The Anouk Foundation is the charity partner for Sibos 2016. Watch this video to find out more about their work.
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Practical information
Further information on Car Free Day
Sunday 25 September will be a designated Car Free Day in the centre of Geneva. Traffic restrictions will be in place between 06:00 and 17:00.
Sunday’s shuttle bus service to take delegates from Geneva airport to the official Sibos hotels will run every 30 minutes between 08:00 and 23:00, and the drivers will be aware of any route changes that result from Car Free Day.
The official Sibos hotels will also still be accessible by taxi or private limousine, provided that the delegate holds a hotel booking.
Find out more on sibos.com. Delegates can also contact MCI Geneva at sibos2016@mci-group.com with any additional questions.
Explore the interactive Practical Pocket Guide as you plan for Sibos week
The Sibos Practical Pocket Guide is a comprehensive manual designed to help delegates get the most out of their experience. Full of information about the conference and exhibition, travel advice, and entertainment recommendations, the interactive web version can now be downloaded from sibos.com.
Sibos delegates are entitled to a 20% discount when purchasing a Geneva Pass, which entitles the holder to free entry and gifts at selected local attractions. Find out more in the Guide.
Check out the venue floor plan
Where is the Sibos Restaurant located? Where are the networking lounges? Sibos participants can familiarise themselves with this year’s event layout by checking the online floor plan.
A greener Sibos
Each year, Sibos aims to be as responsible and sustainable as possible in order to limit the impact on the environment. Sibos 2016 will feature a number of CSR initiatives that will make the event greener.
These include a recycling initiative for badges and lanyards, offsetting the travel emissions of SWIFT employees and guests, and an environmentally-friendly SWIFT stand. Learn more about these initiatives on sibos.com.
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Networking
#Sibos – What’s on your mind?
Sibos has built its presence across a host of social media platforms to help ensure that delegates don’t miss a thing. From live session coverage via Twitter, to news features on LinkedIn, and even an Instagram photo feed, Sibos is fully wired.
Find out more about the channels and get involved through sibos.com.
Take advantage of the Meeting Pods
The Meeting Pods on the exhibition floor are one of the new features at this year’s event. They will allow participants to run 30 minute meetings – ideal for those initial new business discussions.
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Spotlight on Geneva
What neighbourhoods should delegates visit whilst in the city,
and what’s on offer there?
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The Old Town - An open air history of Geneva
The Vieille-Ville is the largest historic town in Switzerland, and is dominated by St. Pierre Cathedral, the symbolic location of the Reformation. Climb the 157 steps to the top of the tower for a unique panorama of the city.
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Rues Basses - The shopping district
Rues Basses, located at the foot of the Old Town, is Geneva’s most famous shopping district. All manner of famous brands are represented along this lively street. Watch retailers, sophisticated jewelry stores, fashion boutiques and galleries are framed by the sounds of street musicians.
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Quartier des Bains - A certain art de vivre
As home to MAMCO, the Centre d'Art Contemporain and numerous galleries hosting the best exhibitions, the Quartier des Bains is a leading European platform for modern art. Its hip bistros and bars add to its buzzing atmosphere.
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International District - Geneva the Capital of Peace
Get to grips with the history of the international district. It is living proof of the major role played by Geneva in world affairs – and home to more than 200 international organisations.
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Carouge - A Bohemian atmosphere
Just a stone's throw from the city centre, Carouge is the Greenwich Village of Geneva. Its architecture is reminiscent of its Sardinian roots and will transport you to Southern Europe. Spend time perusing the shops, shady terraces, crafts and antique dealers in Carouge's alleys and passageways.
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