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Protected: Global Parliamentary Forum at the 2026 Annual Meetings

Bangkok, Thailand | 12–13 October 2026
host: The Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund | date: 12.10.2026 | location: Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Ratchadaphisek Road, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand (see map)

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Programme

Sunday, 11 October 2026

Delegates' Arrival and Badge Collection

Registration Building, adjacent to the Annual Meetings campus From 12:00pm

Badge collection is available after 12:00pm for delegates who completed registration by the deadline. On-site registration and visitor badges will not be available.

Monday, 12 October 2026

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok

All times are local to Bangkok. Interpretation is available in Thai, French and Arabic. Some morning sessions run concurrently; please check the audience indicated for each session.

Late Badge Pick-Up for Global Parliamentary Forum Participants

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center 8:30 am – 9:30 am

Badge collection for registered GPF participants. Access is limited to delegates who completed registration by the required deadline and received confirmation. On-site registration and guest passes will not be available.

IMF and World Bank Group 101 Breakfast with Young Parliamentarians

Room G-08 8:25 am – 9:30 am

Open to all young parliamentarians. A breakfast session introducing the IMF and World Bank Group, with contributions from institutional representatives and young parliamentarians.

Speaker
Jakob Kopperud Director, Government and Philanthropy Relations, World Bank Group
Speaker
Tristan Hugh Walker Deputy-Chief, Communication Department, IMF
Moderator
Federica Onori MP Member of Parliament, Italy
Moderator
Maureen Tabitha Mutinda MP Member of Parliament, Kenya; Board Member, Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF

High-Level Exchange between Nigel Clarke, Deputy Managing Director, IMF, and Young Parliamentarians

Room G-08 9:30 am – 10:00 am

Open to all young parliamentarians. A high-level exchange between IMF Deputy Managing Director Nigel Clarke and young parliamentarians, moderated by the Co-Chairs of the IMF Young MPs Initiative.

Speaker
Nigel Clarke Deputy Managing Director, IMF
Moderator
Federica Onori MP Member of Parliament, Italy; Co-Chair, IMF Young MPs Initiative
Moderator
Amira Saber MP Member of Parliament, Egypt; Co-Chair, IMF Young MPs Initiative

Young Parliamentarians Listening Session: Perspectives from the Next Generation

Room G-08 10:15 am – 11:30 am

A listening session centred on the perspectives of young parliamentarians, moderated by representatives of the IMF and World Bank Group Young MPs Initiatives.

Moderator
Amira Saber MP Member of Parliament, Egypt; Co-Chair, IMF Young MPs Initiative
Moderator
Miguel Costa Matos MP Member of Parliament, Portugal; Co-Chair, World Bank Group Young MPs Initiative

World Bank Group Flagship Event: Small AI. Big jobs

Room G-22 10:00 am – 11:30 am

Explore how developing countries can use AI to improve productivity, essential services and job creation. Drawing on the World Development Report 2026, the event focuses on practical, responsible deployment and inclusive development impact. Please arrive at 9:40 am, as seating is limited.

IMF Youth Dialogue

Room G-09 11:30 am – 12:45 pm

An IMF Youth Dialogue moderated by Dan Katz, First Deputy Managing Director of the IMF.

Moderator
Dan Katz First Deputy Managing Director, IMF

2026 Annual Meetings Priorities of the IMF and World Bank Group: The Focus and Agenda of the Meetings

Room G-02 1:00 pm – 1:15 pm

Representatives of the IMF and World Bank Group outline the priorities, focus and agenda of the 2026 Annual Meetings.

Speaker
Jay Heimbach Vice President, External and Corporate Relations, World Bank Group
Speaker
Julie Kozack Director, Communications Department, IMF
Moderator
Hon. Sven Clement MP Member of Parliament, Luxembourg; Chair, Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF

Keynote Address

Room G-02 1:15 pm – 1:35 pm

Keynote address by His Excellency Lertsak Pattanachaikul, Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand.

Speaker
His Excellency Lertsak Pattanachaikul Second Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Kingdom of Thailand
Moderator
Hon. Sven Clement MP Member of Parliament, Luxembourg; Chair, Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF

Group Photo

Room G-02 1:40 pm – 1:45 pm

Group photograph of Global Parliamentary Forum participants.

Cybercrime and Financial Integrity: How Parliamentarians Can Protect Citizens and Strengthen Institutions

Room G-02 1:45 pm – 2:45 pm

This session examines how parliamentarians can address cybercrime and online financial fraud through effective legislation, stronger institutions and parliamentary oversight. Discussions will cover financial integrity, corruption, illicit financial flows and cooperation between governments, regulators, law enforcement, the private sector and international partners.

Opening remarks
Yan Liu General Counsel and Director of the Legal Department, International Monetary Fund
Speaker
Brian Patterson Deputy General Counsel, Legal Department, International Monetary Fund
Speaker
Hon. Jakrapob Penkair MP (TBC) Member of Parliament, Thailand
Moderator
Hon. Jekaterina Rojaka MP Member of Parliament, Lithuania

Coffee Break

Room G-02 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm

Coffee break for participants.

Multilateralism in Action: A Town Hall with World Bank Group and IMF Leadership

Room G-02 3:00 pm – 4:10 pm

This town hall brings parliamentarians together with World Bank Group and IMF leadership to discuss the future of multilateral cooperation. It explores how international institutions and lawmakers can strengthen economic resilience, support job-rich growth, harness digital transformation responsibly and deliver practical outcomes that sustain public trust.

Speaker
Nigel Clarke Deputy Managing Director, IMF
Speaker
Paschal Donohoe Managing Director and Chief Knowledge Officer, World Bank Group
Moderator
Hon. Sven Clement MP Member of Parliament, Luxembourg; Chair, Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Advancing Inclusive Growth

Room G-02 4:15 pm – 5:30 pm

This session examines how AI can advance inclusive growth through responsible adoption and effective governance. Drawing on World Bank Group and IMF perspectives, it explores implications for jobs, public finances, taxation and service delivery, and the legislative frameworks needed to manage risks and share benefits widely.

Speaker
Jonathan Nagao Global Director for Data and AI, World Bank Group
Speaker
Bert Kroese Chief Statistician and Data Officer and Director, Statistics Department, IMF
Speaker
Hon. Adan Daud Mohamed MP (TBC) Member of Parliament, Kenya
Moderator
Hon. Ravindra Airlangga MP (TBC) Member of Parliament, Indonesia

Parliamentary Forum Reception

Room G-05 5:40 pm – 7:00 pm

Reception open to all parliamentarians and parliamentary staff.

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, Bangkok

All times are local to Bangkok. Interpretation is available in Thai and French only.

Late Badge Pick-Up for Participants

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center 7:30 am – 8:00 am

Badge collection for registered participants. Access is limited to delegates who completed registration by the required deadline and received confirmation. On-site registration and guest passes will not be available.

Breakfast for Participants

Room 2-208C 8:00 am – 9:00 am

Breakfast for Parliamentary Forum participants.

Financing Small Businesses: Smarter Credit, Taxation, and Partnerships for Growth

Room 2-208C 9:00 am – 10:30 am

This closed-door plenary explores how tax policy, simplified compliance and responsible credit access can support small businesses, formalization and job creation. Parliamentarians and financial leaders will discuss legislative frameworks, budget oversight and public-private partnerships that connect macroeconomic policy with financial inclusion and entrepreneurial growth.

Speaker
Rodrigo Valdez Director, Fiscal Affairs Department, IMF
Speaker
Sophie Sirtaine Global Director, Financial Services, World Bank Group; CEO, CGAP
Speaker
Roy Agustinus Gunara Chief Executive Officer, Thai Credit Bank Public Company Limited
Speaker
Hon. Syerleena Abdul Rashid MP (TBC) Member of Parliament, Malaysia
Moderator
Hon. Estelle Youssouffa MP Member of the National Assembly, France; Secretary of the Foreign Affairs Committee

Coffee Break

10:30 am – 10:45 am

Coffee break for participants.

Reimagining Development Cooperation—From Global Recommendations to National Action

Room 2-208C 10:45 am – 12:15 pm

This session explores how parliaments can translate global development ambitions into nationally owned policies, budgets and implementation. Discussions will examine cooperation with World Bank Group country teams and other partners to address investment barriers, mobilize resources, strengthen accountability and support economic transformation and job creation.

Speaker
Yemi Osinbajo Co-Chair, Future of Development Cooperation Coalition
Speaker
Gallina Vincelette Vice President, Operations Policy and Country Services, World Bank Group
Speaker
Hisham Abdo Kahin Director, Operational Efficiency and Effectiveness, World Bank Group
Speaker
Kate Hampton (TBC) CEO, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)
Speaker
Hon. Arjun Kumar Karki MP (TBC) Member of Parliament, Nepal
Moderator
Hon. Aia-Eza Nacília Gomes da Silva Troso MP Member of Parliament, Angola; Board Member, Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF

Parliamentary Forum Lunch

Room G-05 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm

Lunch for Parliamentary Forum participants.

The Role of Guarantees in Capital Mobilization: Fireside Chat with MIGA’s Managing Director

Room 2-208C 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

This fireside chat explores how MIGA and the World Bank Group Guarantee Platform reduce investment risks, mobilize private capital and support job creation. It examines how parliamentarians can strengthen investment environments and help unlock financing for development, particularly in fragile markets.

Speaker
Tsutomu Yamamoto Managing Director, Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), World Bank Group
Moderator
Hon. Anna Gelderd MP (TBC) Member of Parliament, United Kingdom; Board Member, Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF

Coffee Break

Room 2-208C 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm

Coffee break for participants.

From Global Risks to Legislative Action: Parliamentarians and Financial Stability

Room 2-208C 3:15 pm – 4:30 pm

Drawing on the October 2026 Global Financial Stability Report, this session examines public debt, cyber threats and emerging financial risks. It explores how legislation and oversight can address challenges posed by AI and digital financial assets while protecting savings, jobs, businesses and public finances.

Speaker
Jason Wu Deputy Director, Monetary and Capital Markets Department, International Monetary Fund
Speaker
Hon. Munkhsoyol Baatarjav MP (TBC) Member of Parliament, Mongolia
Moderator
Hon. Roberto Jose Federico Zuniga Alvarado MP (TBC) Member of Parliament, Panama

Concluding Reception

4:30 pm – 5:45 pm

Concluding reception for Parliamentary Forum participants.

Additional Annual Meetings Public Event — Tuesday, 13 October 2026

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

A separately listed Annual Meetings public event, open to registered parliamentarians. Please note: this event overlaps with the GPF development cooperation session.

World Bank Group Flagship: Capitalizing on Data to Expand Financing for MSMEs

Room G22 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

This event explores how data and digitalization can expand financing for micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. World Bank Group President Ajay Banga joins policymakers, regulators and financial experts to discuss connecting businesses with lenders and investors, unlocking private capital and supporting growth and job creation.

Speaker
Ajay Banga President, World Bank Group

Wednesday, 14 October 2026 — Additional Annual Meetings Events

Queen Sirikit National Convention Center

Additional Annual Meetings events for registered parliamentarians.

Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Corruption Thematic Fund (AMLAC)—Broadening Capacity Development Support for IMF Members

Room G-07 9:30 am – 10:30 am

An IMF flagship event on the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Corruption Thematic Fund and broadening capacity development support for IMF member countries.

World Bank Group Flagship: Unlocking Investable Opportunities in Emerging Markets to Create Jobs

Room G22 10:30 am – 11:30 am

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga joins investment and development leaders to examine how capital markets, local currency financing, guarantees, securitization and policy reforms can unlock private investment in emerging markets and support job creation. This event is open and will be streamed on World Bank Live.

Speaker
Ajay Banga President, World Bank Group

Bangkok Blueprint Launch Event

Room G-01 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm

Launch of the Bangkok Blueprint, listed in the Annual Meetings programme as an IMF and Government of Thailand event.

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