External Events
Below are details of upcoming industry events organised by trade associations and commercial conference partners.
2026
TF COP 2026
Live Event
8 September, Le Méridien Lav, Split, Croatia
Registration is now open for TF COP 2026, taking place on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, at Le Méridien Lav, Split, immediately ahead of the ITFA Annual Conference. Attendance at TF COP 2026 is free of charge.
For those planning to attend the ITFA Annual Conference from Wednesday to Friday at the same venue, TF COP offers an ideal opportunity to arrive a day earlier and join a unique forum dedicated to tackling the global SME trade finance gap.
Bringing together leading financial institutions, industry practitioners, policymakers and development partners, TF COP 2026 is designed as a working summit focused on advancing practical, collaborative solutions that improve access to trade finance for SMEs around the world.
Useful links:
- View the full TF COP 2026 programme
- Access the preferential hotel rate for TF COP participants
- Learn more about the TF COP initiative (Berne Union website login required)
Whether you work in SME finance, emerging markets, trade credit insurance, blended finance, local-currency solutions, digital infrastructure, factoring, supply chain finance, or trade finance innovation, TF COP 2026 provides a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the organisations shaping and implementing the next generation of market solutions.
World Investment Forum 2026
Live Event
25-27 October, Doha, Qatar
The World Investment Forum (WIF) is the UN’s flagship event for the global investment community. The 9th edition will be held from 25 to 27 October in Doha, jointly with the State of Qatar.
The WIF is where policy, capital and enterprise meet to shape the next generation of sustainable, resilient and inclusive investment.
Held under the theme “Investing in the future”, WIF 2026 will bring together heads of state, ministers, CEOs, global investors, sovereign wealth funds, development finance institutions, business leaders and international institutions to harness investment to tackle global challenges.
In a world marked by geopolitical shifts, financial tightening, climate risks and rapid technological change, WIF 2026 offers a unique platform to:
- Access investment opportunities in high-growth and frontier markets
- Engage with policymakers shaping the next wave of investment and industrial strategies
- Connect with global capital providers, including sovereign wealth funds, development banks and institutional investors
- Position your organization at the forefront of sustainable and future-oriented investment
useful links: WIF Website | Programme| Booking

ExCred Americas 2026
Live Event
28 October, The Westin New York at Times Square, New York City, USA
Network with senior leaders from key banks, traders, multilateral development banks, development finance institutions, export credit agencies, insurers, reinsurers, brokers and financiers at ExCred Americas this October 28. Book today and receive an exclusive Berne Union 20% discount !
Explore the key issues shaping the market, including:
- Geopolitical shocks and macro volatility: From global tensions and the war in Iran to Red Sea and Panama Canal disruptions, review the forces impacting trade corridors, supply chains, credit quality and insurance demand across the Americas.
- Credit and political risk insurance market outlook: Understand how banks, insurers and reinsurers are responding to shifting risk appetite, market capacity, Basel III Endgame developments and new credit insurance structures.
- Opportunities across LatAm, public agencies and AI: Explore growth opportunities across Latin America, MDB, DFI and ECA financing, critical minerals and real-world AI applications in underwriting, fraud detection and risk assessment.
Make your voice heard in key industry discussions on the hottest topics impacting the industry and reconnect with the industry at ExCred Americas 2026.
Benefit from an exclusive Berne Union 20% discount – book today.
useful links: AGENDA| SPEAKER| BOOKING

