Holiday Inn Amsterdam · Arena Towers

Your pre-summit checklist

Six steps to be ready.

01

Confirm your registration

Check your confirmation email and keep your registration details accessible before travelling to the summit.

02

Review the agenda

Identify the sessions, themes, and speakers most relevant to your priorities across the five-day programme.

03

Plan your meetings

Schedule time for partner discussions, networking breaks, and peer conversations before the summit begins.

04

Arrange your travel and hotel

Book your accommodation early and plan your route to the venue in Amsterdam ahead of the event week.

05

Prepare your summit schedule

Leave space for both the sessions you want to attend and the networking opportunities that happen between them.

06

Pack the essentials

Bring business cards, a charged phone, a power bank, a notebook, and comfortable business attire for long event days.

Downloads

Get the apps & documents.

iOS app

App Store · Event access

Download
Android app

Google Play · Event access

Download
Floor plan

PDF · Venue map

Open
Full agenda

PDF · 5-day programme

Open

What to bring

The essentials checklist.

Essentials

  • Registration confirmation
  • Business cards or digital contact details
  • Charged phone and backup power bank
  • Notebook or tablet for notes
  • Passport or government ID for travel

Professional

  • Business attire for the daytime programme
  • Smart outfit for evening receptions
  • Comfortable shoes for full summit days
  • Light jacket for air-conditioned rooms
  • Materials for meetings or presentations if needed

Comfort

  • Refillable water bottle
  • Basic medication or personal essentials
  • Hand sanitiser
  • Compact bag or backpack
  • Anything you need for long networking days

Countdown

217 days until the summit begins.

There is still time to prepare, but the best travel plans, meeting slots, and networking opportunities are usually arranged well before the event week.

  • Jun
    Registration planning
    Confirm attendance and start internal coordination
  • Sep
    Travel booking window
    Finalise flights, hotel, and transport planning
  • Oct
    Meeting planning
    Lock in priority conversations and key networking time
  • Nov
    Final agenda review
    Confirm sessions, logistics, and onsite priorities
  • Nov 23
    Summit opens
    Banking Frontier 2026 · Amsterdam

On the day

Useful info.

  • Arrive early for registration, coffee, and the first sessions of the day.
  • Venue connectivity and event information will be shared with attendees before arrival.
  • Plan for local transport and meals if you are staying outside the venue area.
  • Stay comfortable throughout the day with regular breaks and water during the programme.
  • Allow time for venue access on the first morning and before major sessions.
  • International audience means clear communication and good preparation make meetings easier.

Pro tips

First-timer advice.

  • Choose your top sessions in advance so you do not miss the most relevant discussions.
  • Leave time for networking between sessions, not only during receptions.
  • Arrive for the opening keynote because it helps frame the rest of the summit.
  • Use coffee breaks well — some of the best conversations happen there.
  • Stay for the receptions if you want stronger relationship-building opportunities.
  • Follow up after the summit while conversations and opportunities are still fresh.

Need help?

Our event team is available to support delegates with practical questions before Banking Frontier 2026.

Contact the team