Registration for the Annual Meetings is now open. All participants must be accredited prior to badge issuance. Registration is not transferable and on-site accreditation is not guaranteed.
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
Observers are the representatives of the international, regional and economic organizations that were pre-approved and invited by the World Bank Group and IMF. Click here to see the list of 2026 Observer Organizations.
Observers can submit registration requests online here.
If you have any questions about Observer registration, please forward your inquiry to ObserverRegistration@worldbank.org.
Guest
Guests can submit a registration application online here. Guest registration will close on October 2, at 6:00 PM Bangkok time.
Guests fall within the following categories:
Private Sector: Representatives from financial institutions and banks, commercial enterprises, consulting, and contractor firms.
- Academia/Students: 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.
IMF Guest or World Bank Guest? Attendees may only submit one application to either the Bank or the Fund as a Guest; mulitple applications will result in processing delays. The choice of the Fund or the Bank will not preclude access to venues and events at the other institution. Those who have applied as an IMF Guest should contact IMFGuests@imf.org with questions, as the World Bank Guest registration team will not be able to address their question.
IMF Guests can apply online here.
If you have any questions about World Bank Group Guest registration, please contact GuestRegistration@worldbank.org.
CSO/Parliamentarian
CSOs and Parliamentarians can submit an application online here. CSO/Parliamentarian registration will close on October 2, at 6:00 PM Bangkok time.
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.
Press
All working Press must have Annual Meetings credentials to attend the Meetings.
To be accredited, you must present one of the following:
1. Valid press credentials issued by national or local authorities;
OR
2. Clear evidence that you are on assignment from a specific news organization or publication. This applies to all freelancers, including photographers. A valid assignment letter from that news organization, or publication, is required. Photographic agencies must provide clear evidence from a client news organization or publication.
If you have any questions about Press registration, please email meetingspress@imf.org.
Visa Guidance
Participants are advised to refer to official visa guidance issued by Thai authorities. Visa applications may be filed online. Participants should apply as soon as possible to ensure that there are no delays in processing their visa application.
Please be advised that Thailand also requires a TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card); the application should be completed within 72 hours before departing for Thailand. Additional entry requirements apply for participants who reside in yellow fever affected areas.
For inquiries and assistance, please contact visaam2026@fpo.go.th.
Badge Pickup
Badge pickup for registered participants will be available at the Registration Building adjacent to the Annual Meetings campus. Badge pickup for international participants will open on Sunday, October 11. Access to the campus will begin on Monday, October 12.
Detailed registration hours will be shared closer to the event.
Code of Conduct
The 2026 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group follow strict ethical standards to foster a safe and inclusive environment. All Meetings participants (attendees, visitors, and service providers) are required to uphold the institutions’ core values of integrity, impartiality, honesty, and respect. For more information visit the 2026 Annual Meetings Code of Conduct page.
Privacy Policy
In order to process a registration application, the World Bank Group needs to collect the following personal data: name, email, organization details, nationality, country address and other necessary details. The Bank respects concerns about privacy and will not share personal data except as described in this Privacy Notice. The World Bank Group may share your information with other internal entities for administrative and security purposes. We will share necessary personal data with the IMF and our registration vendor. Personal information will be securely processed and stored by the Bank and our vendor, Certain, in strict compliance with the Bank’s Privacy Policy. If you have any questions, please contact privacyquestions@worldbank.org. For information on the Personal Data Privacy Request and Review Mechanisms and to submit a request, please visit:https://www.worldbank.org/en/programs/accountability/data-privacy#rnr.
Photography and Recording Notice
By participating in Annual Meetings events, you acknowledge that photos and recordings may be taken and used by the World Bank Group for informational purposes across institutional platforms.
