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Attendees are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.

Discounted hotel rates are available via this link.

The latest agenda is available for viewing on our website.

All attendees have access to Swapcard, our dedicated networking app.

You can access Swapcard on your desktop by clicking here, or download the app from the App Store or Google Play Store. To log in, simply use the email address associated with your registration.

With Swapcard, you can view the attendee list, connect with other participants, schedule meetings, and export your connections.

You can also personalise your agenda, explore the event schedule, and access detailed speaker information.

Monday 8th June 2026
Early Badge collection will take place within the CCIB foyer from 14:00 until 19:00.

We strongly encourage attendees to collect their badges on Monday where possible, as we expect a particularly busy Tuesday morning due to a high-demand keynote session. Collecting your badge in advance will help you avoid queues and ensure faster entry into the venue.

Tuesday 9th June 2026
Your badge will be available to collect from the CCIB Exhibition Hall located on the ground floor, from 07:30.

Please ensure that your badge is worn at all times. Without a badge, access to the event and all associated meeting rooms will not be permitted.

Operations/Logistics enquiries:
abs_operations@ft.com

Sponsorship enquiries:
chris.arnold@ft.com 

Customer Service enquiries:
customerservices@fie.ft.com

If you have any special dietary and/or accessibility requirements, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing customerservices@fie.ft.com.

We will do our best to accommodate your needs; however, please note that we cannot confirm that the venue will be able to fulfil all requests.

Business casual.

For first aid assistance, please contact the registration desk. A qualified first aid representative will be dispatched immediately.

Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the conference room, courtesy of our sponsor, Nearwater Management, LLC.

Name:Nearwater Capital

Password:RiskRetention 

Monday 8th June 2026
14:00 - Early Arrival Badge Collection
16:00 - Global ABS Welcome Drinks Reception

Tuesday 9th June 2026
07:30 - Registration opens & Delegate Breakfast
09:00 - Conference Commences
10:45 - Refreshment Break
12:30 - Lunch
13:00 - Future Leaders Networking Lunch
15:30 - Refreshment Break
17:30 - Conference Concludes & Networking Reception

Wednesday 10th June 2026
08:00 - Registration opens & Delegate Breakfast
09:15 - Conference Commences
10:45 - Refreshment Break
12:30 - Lunch
13:00 - Women in Finance Networking Lunch
15:30 - Refreshment Break
17:30 - Conference Concludes

Thursday 11th June 2026
08:00 - Registration opens & Delegate Breakfast
09:30 - Conference Commences
10:15 - Refreshment Break
12:45 - Conference Concludes

Centre de Convencions Internacional de Barcelona

Plaça de Willy Brandt, 11-14, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona, Spain

T: +34 932 30 10 00

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Please contact the relevant visa authorities in advance to verify the requirements. For more information, please check if you need a visa. If you require a visa support letter, we are happy to provide one.

PLEASE NOTE: A visa support letter, if requested, will be issued only after payment has been made.

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