Swift has confirmed Paris and Dubai as future host cities for Sibos, as part of a revised global rotation strategy that will see the industry event held every fourth year in a growth market region.
Following previously announced venues in Frankfurt, Miami, and Singapore, Paris will host the 2028 edition of Sibos, marking the event’s 50th anniversary. Dubai will follow in 2029, representing a strategic expansion into emerging financial centres across Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America.
The revised rotation aims to reflect the growing diversity of Swift’s global network, which spans more than 220 countries and territories. Until now, Sibos has rotated among established financial hubs across EMEA, North America, and Asia Pacific. By adding a fourth region into the cycle, Swift intends to bring new perspectives into key industry conversations around payments, securities, trade and digital infrastructure.
Paris, one of Europe’s largest financial centres, will host Sibos for the first time in 2028. According to Paris Europlace, the city employs around 340,000 people in financial services — making it a leading hub on the continent.
Dubai’s selection for 2029 highlights the region’s growing role in global finance. The emirate is home to the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), which has grown rapidly since its launch in 2004 and now hosts nearly 7,000 firms, including a majority of the Gulf Co-operation Council’s fintech sector.
Since its inception in 1978, Sibos has grown into one of the largest financial services conferences in the world, drawing over 10,000 participants annually. The addition of digital access in recent years has further expanded its reach, enabling broader participation in debates around innovation, resilience and industry transformation.
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