Sibos 2018
Global Corporate Meetings Financial Services Professional Services
Every year, over 7500 leading financial institutions, leaders and decision makers come together to discuss the future of their industry. Sibos, the world’s largest financial services meeting came to Sydney for a third time in 2018 (previously held in 2006 and 1997), at the new International Convention Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney).
KEY MOMENTS
- Oceania Lounge – exhibitions from 32 local FinTech start-ups from across New South Wales, Australia and New Zealand.
- Discovery Zone – which showcased the new-industry, new-skill focused work taking place at universities across New South Wales, in the areas of aerospace, bio printing and desalination.
- 2018 SWIFT Institute Challenge – local tertiary students were tasked with creating solutions for one of the most prominent global industry challenges. The eight selected finalists included teams from University of Sydney and University of Technology Sydney. Innovation Labs – from leading Australian banks Commonwealth Bank, ING, National Australia Bank and Westpac.
- Integrated local expertise – opening plenary delivered by ANZ CEO, Shayne Elliot, with the closing address delivered by Australian distinguished professor and Vice President at Intel, Genevieve Bell.
7,600 Delegates
158 Countries
350 Exhibitors
665 Speakers
SUCCESS BY NUMBERS
- 85% of delegates considered Sibos either important or essential to initiating business opportunities
- 90% of delegates indicated the meeting provided important or essential opportunities to progress established business deals
- 14% of exhibitors would consider or have already applied for a position to work in Sydney
- 29% of exhibitors are likely to consider applying for a position to work in Sydney.
WHY SYDNEY
BESydney’s connectivity with city, local and federal governments and industry is critical to the success of winning and hosting meetings. We provide an offering that speaks to the true connectivity of the city; offering a solutions-focused approach to working with the client, anticipating their needs and finding innovative and creative ways to creating a meeting that delivers above and beyond expectations time and time again.
The BESydney team have been our first point of contact for everything. They’re incredibly connected and put us in touch with all the right stakeholders. Through them we’ve met many different authorities and key local organisers to help make 2018 in Sydney a success.
Chantal Van Es, Head of Sibos
This is the third time Sydney hosted Sibos. Whenever I talk to anyone they always talk about Sydney Sibos’ as their favourite.
Bill Doran, Head of Oceania, SWIFT
It was an opportunity to see the Australian financial services industry at home, because it is an important component of the global financial services industry.
Lyn Mathews, SWIFT Director
