Sibos has announced that the UN Secretary-General’s special advocate for inclusive finance, Queen Máxima of the Netherlands, will deliver the opening keynote at the Sibos 2022 conference in Amsterdam.
Sibos 2022’s theme is ‘Progressive finance in a changing world’, and will take place from 10-13 October both online and in person. The Queen’s talk will discuss the role of the industry and policymakers in improving digital access to responsible and affordable financial services.
In addition to her role with the UN, which she has held since 2009, Queen Máxima is the honourary patron of the G20’s global partnership for financial inclusion.
Jaime Lee, head of Sibos for SWIFT, says: “UNSGSA Queen Máxima’s leadership driving global access to financial services will set the tone for a rich conference programme and what promises to be a week of high-quality learning and debate.
“We are looking forward to welcoming participants back in person in Amsterdam, one of the most vibrant financial centres in Europe. We are also introducing a unique digital pass, ensuring that our global financial community can connect and benefit from this year’s diverse content programme from wherever they are in the world.”
