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Annual Meetings
October 21-26, 2024

Registration for the Annual Meetings is now closed.

All participants must be accredited prior to badge issuance. Registration is not transferable and on-site accreditation is not guaranteed. All participants are recommended to submit their registration request as soon as possible. There is no registration cost to apply for the Annual Meetings. 

Delegate

Delegates are governmental officials of the member countries of the World Bank Group and IMF, who will register through their respective Executive Director's office. Delegates should inquire with their respective Executive Director's Office for information about registration.

If you have any general questions about Delegate registration, please forward your inquiry to delegateregistration@worldbank.org

Observer

Guest

Guest registration is now closed.  

Guests fall within the following categories: 

  • Private Sector: Representatives from financial institutions and banks, commercial enterprises, consulting, and contractor firms.

  • Academia: University professors, researchers, faculty members, and students who have research and educational interest in the operations and affairs of the WBG/IMF. Documentation should be submitted with the application (an endorsement letter from the Head of Department or Vice Chancellor of the University) confirming status in the University and stating academic interest.

If you have any questions about Guest registration, please forward your inquiries to GuestRegistration@worldbank.org.

NOTE: Bank and Fund staff should not register under the Guest category. Staff registration inquiries should be directed to MeetingsHR@worldbank.org

CSO/Parliamentarian

CSOs and Parliamentarian registration is now closed.

CSOs include non-governmental organizations, community groups, labor unions, indigenous people’s movements, faith-based organizations, professional associations, foundations, think tanks, charitable organizations, and other not-for-profit organizations. All other participants - such as representatives from the private sector, academia or governmental bodies - must apply for accreditation as a Guest or other relevant registration category.

For questions about CSO registration please email csoregistration@worldbank.org.

Parliamentarians include representatives of the people in a legislative body at the national, regional and local levels; representatives of Parliamentary Organizations; and parliamentary staff.

For questions about parliamentarian registration please contact parliamentarians@worldbank.org.

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Registration Desks

Badges will be issued from the I Building Registration Desk. Delegates should contact their Executive Director's office with questions about badge pickup. Badges will allow entry into the campus beginning on Monday, October 21.

Registration Hours

  • Sunday, 10/20: 12:00 Noon - 5:00 PM
  • Monday, 10/21: 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Tuesday, 10/22 - Friday, 10/25: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
  • Saturday, 10/26: 8:00 AM - 12:00 Noon

Visas

All participants should ensure that their passports are valid for at least six months from the date of entry and should consult with the US Department of State website for the latest visa and entry requirements. Additional information regarding visa and travel restrictions can be found at the Department of Homeland Security.

Each authorized registrant will receive a confirmation letter via email that can be used for visa application purposes. If visas are required, applications should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time for processing.

 

Code of Conduct

All participants of the Annual Meetings are expected to act in accordance with the World Bank Group’s Code of Ethics and are reminded to conduct themselves with integrity and impartiality, and to refrain from any behavior that would be inconsistent with the Code. Any participants engaged in disruptive or other inappropriate behavior will have their badge revoked.