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
Hon. Federica Onori MP
Member of Parliament, Italy
Moderator
Hon. 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
Hon. Federica Onori MP
Member of Parliament, Italy; Co-Chair, IMF Young MPs Initiative
Moderator
Hon. 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
Hon. Amira Saber MP
Member of Parliament, Egypt; Co-Chair, IMF Young MPs Initiative
Moderator
Hon. 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
12:45 – 1:00pm
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
Member of Parliament, Thailand
Moderator
Hon. Jekaterina Rojaka MP
Member of Parliament, Lithuania
Speaker
Hon. Federica Onori
Member of Parliament, Italy
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. Sahar Nasr
Senator, Egypt
Moderator
Hon. Ravindra Airlangga MP
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
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
CEO, Children's Investment Fund Foundation (CIFF)
Speaker
Hon. Arjun Kumar Karki MP
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
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
Member of Parliament, Mongolia
Moderator
Hon. Faisal Saleem Rahman
Senator, Pakistan
Concluding Reception
2 - Rice View
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.
