Registration

Registration for the 2026 Annual Meetings is now OPEN!

Attendance to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group (WBG) Annual Meetings is by invitation only. All participants must be accredited in advance of the Meetings.

To facilitate accreditation and registration, the participants are divided into different categories, described below. Please determine your registration category and submit your registration request accordingly as timelines vary by category.

Participants are strongly encouraged to register as soon as possible to avoid processing delays.

Review our Guide for Participants for logistical information.

On-site Registration

Participants seeking access to the Annual Meetings venues, especially on the dates when the security perimeter is established around the Meetings campus, must be accredited in advance of the 2026 Annual Meetings. Participants are required to carry their passports or other means of photographic identification. As Meetings badges should bear the most recent photograph, participants must present themselves to be photographed and obtain their individual identification badges.

Meetings badges are personal and non‑transferable. Participants are responsible for the appropriate use of their credentials and should not share them with others or post images of their badge publicly (including on social media).

Facilities for on-site accreditation are very limited and on-site accreditation is not guaranteed. Please plan your attendance at the Annual Meetings events in advance.

Further information about on-site registration may be provided closer to the Meetings dates.

Delegates

Delegates are governmental officials of the member countries of the IMF and the WBG. Delegates are registered through the IMF and WBG Offices of Executive Directors (OED).

If you have any questions about Delegate registration, please forward your inquiries to meetingsregistration@imf.org.

The clearance process can take up to two weeks. Once your registration has been approved and confirmed (you will receive a separate email titled “Registration Confirmation”), please reach out to the corresponding Office of Executive Directors to confirm where and when you may pick up your meetings badge at the venue.

Observers

Observers are the representatives of international, regional, and economic organizations that have been pre-approved and invited by the IMF and the WBG.

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

Guests

Guest registration is now OPEN

Please email IMFGuests@imf.org with any inquiries.

Guests are representatives of government bodies, private sector or academia.

All Guests are subject to clearance. Because the clearance process may take up to two weeks, Guests are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Guest accreditation is not transferrable.

Who may apply as a Guest?

1. Parliamentarians and Senators are now registered by the WBG. Please refer to the CSO page for more details.

2. Private Sector: Representatives from financial institutions and banks, commercial enterprises, consulting, and contractor firms who have professional interest in the operations and affairs of the IMF and the WBG.

3. Academia: University professors, researchers, and faculty members who have professional and educational interest in the operations and affairs of the IMF and the WBG.

4. For students interested in attending, an endorsement letter is required from the Head of Department or Vice Chancellor of the University confirming status in the University and stating academic interest (Note: Supporting documentation should be submitted with the online application).

IMF Guest or WBG Guest?

Applicants are requested to choose whether they are to be listed as IMF Guests or WBG Guests, based on their focus during the Annual Meetings. The choice of the Fund or the Bank will not preclude access to venues and events at the other institution. Therefore, except for restricted events, all IMF and WBG Guests will have access to both Bank and Fund venues. (Note: Submitting Guest registration requests to both institutions will substantially delay the processing of your application).

If you have any questions about Guest registration, please forward your inquiries to:

IMF Guest Registration Team: IMFGuests@imf.org

WBG Guest Registration Team: GuestRegistration@worldbank.org

Civil Society Organizations

Registration for CSOs is now OPEN.

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) include non-governmental organizations, community groups, labor unions, indigenous peoples movements, faith based organizations, professional associations, foundations, think tanks, charitable organizations, and other not-for-profit organizations. All CSO representatives interested in participating in the Annual Meetings must obtain individual accreditation.

As in previous years, the Civil Society Policy Forum, a program of policy dialogue sessions for Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), will be held ahead of the Annual Meetings. Information on the Policy Forum and the schedule of sessions will be posted on the WBG Civil Society website.

Press

Members of the Press with valid credentials are invited to attend the Meetings. 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 such credentials are not held, or are in question, it will be at the discretion of the IMF and WBG to determine whether access to the Annual Meetings is granted. If you have any questions about Press registration, please forward your inquiries to Media@imf.org.

Press Registration

Registration Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the following link to review a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions.

Registration FAQ - Updated 02/20/2026

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 Notice and Disclaimers

This privacy notice explains how the International Monetary Fund (IMF) processes personal data collected through this registration form for the Annual/Spring Meetings.

When you register for the Annual/Spring Meetings, the personal data you provide will be used for the following purposes: to register your participation and manage event logistics; to provide you with practical information regarding the event; to grant you access to IMF premises; to monitor attendance in specific sessions (which may include the use of facial recognition technology in designated areas); and to perform any necessary follow-up actions related to the event.

Your personal data may be accessed by authorized IMF and World Bank Group personnel, as well as IMF-approved third-party vendors involved in managing the event, on a need-to-know basis. Your data will be retained only for as long as necessary for the purposes outlined in this notice or as required by internal policy requirements.

You have certain rights regarding your personal data. For more information about these rights and how to exercise them, please refer to the IMF Privacy Notice. If you have any questions regarding this privacy notice, please contact us at meetingsregistration@imf.org.

Photography, Audio and Video Recording During the Annual/Spring Meetings

By attending the Annual/Spring Meetings, you may enter areas where photography, audio, and video recordings are taking place. The IMF may use photographs and/or recordings that include your image for event-related purposes, including publication on the event website, official social media accounts, newsletters, blogs, and other reports related to the Annual/Spring Meetings.