The FIX Trading Community invites you to attend the Chicago FIX Forum on Wednesday September 23^rd 2026.

Hosted by Connamara this event will bring together local market participants to discuss the issues and challenges impacting the electronic trading market in the region.

Join us from 3pm for an afternoon of content, followed by a networking drinks reception.

The FIX Trading Community is pleased to host the Boston FIX Forum on Thursday 11th June 2026.

Hosted by State Street, the forum will bring together market participants from across the buy side, sell side, trading venues, and technology providers for a focused exchange on the priorities shaping electronic trading today. Beginning at 4:00pm, the program will open with a market update, followed by a panel discussion and a fireside chat, and conclude with a networking reception.

4:00PM – Registration and Networking

4:30PM – FIX Welcome (Emiko/George/Scott)

4:35PM – Host Welcome (Dan Morgan, State Street Global Markets)

4:40PM – Digital Asset Market Infrastructure: A Primer for Institutional Markets

An introductory conversation with Lee Saba and Ian Cain exploring the fundamentals of digital asset market infrastructure. This fireside chat will break down key concepts, highlight where institutional adoption is taking shape, and set the stage for deeper discussion on tokenization and market structure.

Speakers:

• Lee Saba, Head of Market Structure, Rialto Markets
• Ian Cain, Executive Chairman, QUBIC Labs

5:00PM Panel Discussion: Digital Assets and Institutional Market Structure

Tokenization is quickly becoming the connective layer between digital assets and traditional finance, allowing familiar instruments like Treasuries and funds to operate on more efficient infrastructure. This panel will focus on what that means in practice for trading, clearing, and settlement workflows—and how standards from the FIX Trading Community can adapt to support it.

Speakers: TBD

5:45PM – Fireside Chat (TBD)

6:00-7:00PM – Networking Reception

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The FIX Trading Community invites you to attend the Frankfurt Regional Meeting on Thursday 18th September 2025, kindly hosted by BVI , and sponsored by Broadridge .

This event will bring together local market participants to discuss the issues and challenges impacting the electronic trading market in the region. Join us from 2:00pm for a late afternoon session of panel discussions followed by networking drinks.

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Technical Session: Using the FIX Protocol and Orchestra for the EU Consolidated Tape
Limited spaces – please sign up for this session by emailing fix@fixtrading.org.

This session will use the EU Consolidated Tape as an example to explain how FIX standards can be used and how they support interoperability with ISO 20022.

• Interoperability of FIX and ISO 20022
• Understanding Orchestra
• FIX Recommended Practices

Presented by Hanno Klein,  FIX Technical Director,  FIX Trading Community,  Senior Standards Advisor,  FIXDOM

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FIX Trading Community Update
Gain insights into the FIX Trading Community’s latest activities and initiatives, including a breakdown of how the FIX Protocol works and its role in supporting front-to-back trading workflows.

Presented by Jim Kaye,  Executive Director,  FIX Trading Community and  Matthew Coupe, EMEA Regional Co-Chair , FIX Trading Community

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German Market Structure – Navigating the Engine of Europe
Germany stands as a unique and influential force within European financial markets. This panel will explore the distinct characteristics of the German market structure, the implications of upcoming PFOF regulations set for 2026 and the evolving dynamics between multilateral and bilateral trading. Join industry experts as they unpack what sets Germany apart and what global participants need to know as Europe’s financial landscape continues to shift.

• Moderator: Martin Podeyn,  Business Development, Virtu Financial
• Speakers:
  • Dirk Urmoneit, CSO, Scalable
  • Séverine Vandelanoite, Senior Vice President for Market Structure & Regulation, Deutsche Börse
  • Scott Charity, Senior Market Intelligence Specialist and Regulatory Affairs, Berenberg

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Technology & Innovation – Connecting the Dots in a Complex Market
As markets grow more complex, technology is becoming increasingly vital in driving efficiency, connectivity and innovation. This panel will consider how emerging protocols and greater interoperability are simplifying the trading landscape and how technology can help overcome market fragmentation within Germany’s financial ecosystem.

• Moderator: Rudolf Siebel, Managing Director, BVI
• Speakers:
  • Munish Gautam, VP Product Management, Broadridge
  • Dr Thorsten Freihube, Director Market Practice and Regulatory Policy, BWF
  • Jim Kaye, Executive Director, FIX Trading Community
  • Yven Scholz, Head of Electronic Trading and Services, Allianz Global Investors

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The FIX Trading Community invites you to attend the Chicago Regional Meeting on Wednesday 17th September 2025.

Hosted by Trading Technologies this event will bring together local market participants to discuss the issues and challenges impacting the electronic trading market in the region. Join us from 3pm for an afternoon of content, followed by a networking drinks reception.

3:00pm – Registration & Networking

3:30pm – Opening Remarks3:35pm – Host Welcome Remarks

3:40pm – Panel Discussion: AI Transformation Across Capital Markets: From Innovation to Implementation

AI is reshaping trading and market operations through execution optimization, compliance, and risk analytics. This panel explores how firms are leveraging AI while addressing challenges such as model explainability and transparency

Key topics include: AI applications, FIX standards adaptation, regulatory compliance, and risk management frameworks.

4:20pm – Panel Discussion: The Rise of 0DTE Options & Market Stability

The rapid growth of zero days-to-expiration (0DTE) SPX options—now over half of daily volume—is reshaping equity derivatives markets. This panel will explore how 0DTEs impact intraday liquidity, volatility, and gamma risk, and the critical role of execution infrastructure and real-time risk management

Key topics include: liquidity patterns, gamma-driven swings, risk management, and evolving regulatory views on retail participation.

5:00pm – Networking Reception

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The FIX Trading Community invites you to attend the Boston Regional Meeting on Thursday 12th June 2025.

Hosted by State Street this event will bring together local market participants to discuss the issues and challenges impacting the electronic trading market in the region. Join us from 4:00pm for an afternoon of panel discussions, followed by networking drinks.

Panel topics include:

• Navigating the Evolving OMS/EMS Landscape

As the OMS/EMS ecosystem undergoes rapid transformation, our expert panel will explore the key forces reshaping the industry — from consolidation and innovation to the increasing demand for integrated, scalable, and multi-asset solutions.

• What’s Next for Multi-Asset Trading Systems?

As market structure, asset classes, and technology continue to converge, the demand for truly integrated multi-asset trading systems is growing — but is the industry ready to deliver? This panel brings together experts to explore the future of cross-asset platforms, the challenges of unifying workflows across asset classes, and the innovations shaping next-generation trading infrastructure.

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4:00pm – Registration and Networking

4:30pm – Opening Remarks & Host Welcome Remarks

4:40pm – Navigating the Evolving OMS/EMS Landscape

5:20pm – What’s Next for Multi-Asset Trading Systems?

6:00 – 7:00pm – Networking Drinks Reception

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