Practical aspects of IBFI seminars

1 - Pratical information for in person seminars

Organization

The duration of the seminars is usually from 3 to 5 days. The seminars are held at our Paris headquarters or at our branches.

Our online platform enables participants to access the slides, various documents and practical information. Each participant will receive a password and ID to access the platform.

Please note that participants must attend every session of the seminar to be delivered a certificate of attendance at the end.

Enrolment

Central banks and other institutions intending to enroll a participant for an in-person seminar must apply before the deadline, 2 months before the date of the seminar, via the IBFI training calendar 2026 on our website. Please specify the HR correspondent or superior validating the application. You are advised not to use special character, accents and copypaste from Word and use only professional email addresses.

A receipt notification is sent to candidates upon registration. Given the large number of applications received, acceptance depends on availability, and on the adequacy of the candidate’s profile. The decision on whether the candidate is selected is sent after the closing of the application period.

Participants in the seminars must have a good command of one of the working languages mentioned in the training programme: French or English. Poor understanding of presentations and discussions goes against the smooth running of the seminar and compromises its efficiency.

Several weeks prior to the seminar, the confirmed participants shall receive an official invitation letter by email, useful for visa purposes. Participants are asked to start their visa application without delay. They are then requested to fill practical information (social event, traveling schedules) through the link provided. 

Accomodation

Participants are responsible for their own hotel reservation and payment. The IBFI provides a list of hotels nearby at negotiated rates. However, a partner hotel free of charge is proposed only for eligible countries.

Cancellations

In case of withdrawal, it is absolutely necessary to inform us as soon as possible and at least 15 days
prior to the seminar.

Given the large number of applications, a late cancellation may deprive another applicant from joining the seminar and incurs cancellation fees. For participants eligible to coverage, hotel cancellation fees in case of no-show will be chargeable to the participant’s central bank involved. A restrictive position may be adopted towards any future applications from the latter.

2 - Pratical information for online seminars and webinars

Registration to an online seminar or a webinar must be made via the IBFI trainings Calendar 2026 on our website.

Central banks and other institutions intending to enroll a participant to an online seminar or a webinar must apply within 3 days before the date of the event. A receipt notification is sent to candidates upon registration. Selected participants then receive a message with an invitation to join the online meeting. The duration of the online seminars is usually from 1 to 4 days. The duration of a webinar varies from 1 hour and a half to half a day. The online seminars and webinars are accessible for free.

3 - Pratical information for the video Library

Our video library IBFI Replay is accessible via the following webpage: video library. The library provides access to most of the contents produced during our seminars. Registration can only be made using professional email addresses.

It covers most central banking activities and is free for participants.

4 - Pratical information for IBFI e-learning

Our E-learning platform is accessible via the IBFI webpage E-learning.

Employees of central banks, supervisory authorities and foreign administrations are able to access training combining videos, quizzes and other e-learning modules. Completion certificates with detailed scores are granted to successful learners. This adaptable training platform allows employees to set their own pace. IBFI E-Learnings are accessible for free.