Futures & Options Expo

8:00 a.m. CT 
Registration Opens

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. CT
Sessions

10:00 a.m. CT - 6:00 p.m. CT
Exhibits 

12:00 p.m. CT
Networking Lunch

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. CT
Sessions

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. CT
Evening Networking Events 

Schedule subject to change. 

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

Expo 2022 is taking place at a new venue! Located in the heart of the River North district, Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk is an urban sanctuary amid iconic attractions. Enjoy striking views of the lake, river and Chicago cityscape in this River North location near Michigan Avenue, Millennium Park, Navy Pier and the Magnificent Mile.

Room rates start at $265.00 plus applicable taxes and fees. Room rates are subject to state and local taxes, currently 17.4%. Tax rates are subject to change. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy in place for all reservations. Failure to cancel a reservation 72 hours prior to arrival will result in a one-night non-refundable guest room charge plus applicable taxes posted to the attendee's credit card on file.

FIA recommends that you book your stay starting on Sunday, 13 November since Expo starts on Monday, 14 November at 8:30 a.m. Book your room now!  

Cancellations/Substitutions

Notice of cancellations must be received in writing on or before October 28, 2022, and will be subject to a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be processed after October 28, 2022. Substitutions / registration transfers may be made at any time without penalty. Please contact Member Services for cancellations or substitutions assistance.

COVID Protocols

FIA takes the health and wellbeing of event attendees and staff seriously. We ask that you do not travel to or attend the event if you have tested positive for Covid or have experienced any Covid symptoms in the last five days before the event. If you develop Covid symptoms or test positive for Covid during the event, we ask that you leave the event venue as soon as possible.

We encourage attendees to follow good hygiene practices, such as using hand sanitizer, which will be made available throughout the event venue, and washing hands regularly.

If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact memberservices@fia.org. 

Privacy Policy

FIA values the privacy of our members, event registrants and website users. We enforce policies to safeguard the personal information that is entrusted to us by the FIA community. Direct contact information, such as addresses, emails and telephone numbers, are treated as confidential. FIA never sells its registration lists to third parties and will never contact you offering to sell such information. We regret that you may become the target of these unsolicited offers and appreciate your assistance in bringing them to our attention. Your privacy is a top priority for FIA. We encourage you to review our  Privacy Statement for a comprehensive description of how FIA may use your personal information and out key privacy policies.    

Filming, Videotaping and Recording Policy

No portion of this event may be filmed, videotaped or otherwise recorded for posting or distribution without prior authorization from FIA. Further, by registering for this program, you consent to FIA’s use, reproduction, editing, publishing and distribution of any photographs, videos and other recordings that FIA or its designated photographer may take of registrants and attendees during the program.  

What is included with the Exhibit Plus (Trade Show Plus) registration?

Access to exhibits and to programs in the exhibit hall, social events, networking breaks, and lunches for both days of the event. 

What is included with the full-conference registration?

Access to exhibits and to all programs (ballroom level and exhibit hall level), all social events, networking breaks, and lunches for both days of the event. 

What is included with single-day conference registration?

Access to exhibits and to the program (ballroom level and exhibit hall level), social events, networking breaks, and lunches for the day of the event purchased. For example, if the single-day registration is purchased for Monday access to the conference is restricted to Monday only. 

Is there a discount/promo code available to visit the Exhibit Hall (Trade Show) only?

Unfortunately, this option is not applicable. Promo codes are not distributed on behalf of FIA. Please click here to view current registration rates.   

Will this event be accessible virtually?

At this time, EXPO 2022 is scheduled to take place in person only. Please continue to monitor the events landing page for updates.  

Do I need an FIA membership to attend an event?

No. FIA does not require membership to attend this event. However, registrants are required to create a profile to complete their registration. 

How can I register a group?

To register colleagues at your company, click the “register now” button on the event page. On the next page, you will be required to log in to the FIA website. If you are an existing user, enter your email address and password. If you are a new user, you will be required to create a new user profile. 

Next, click on “register group or company on the next page”. On the group registration page, enter the first name of the employee to be registered in the ‘find employee’ box. If they are in our database, they will appear in the search box. Otherwise, you will need to create a record for them. Once this page is populated, click on ‘add attendee’ at the bottom of the page. Repeat the process for each attendee. Contact memberservices@fia.org for additional assistance.  

How do I make a registration payment?

Invoices can be paid via check or wire, as detailed in the confirmation. If you'd like to make a credit card payment, you can do so by phone only. For assistance, please call: +1 202.466.5460 (US) or +44 0207.929.0081 (UK). Online payment processing coming soon! 

How do I book my hotel accommodations?  

FIA has secured a block of rooms at the Expo venue – the Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk. Room rates start at $265.00 plus applicable taxes and fees. Room rates are subject to state and local taxes, currently 17.4%. Tax rates are subject to change. There is a 72 hour cancellation policy in place for all reservations. Failure to cancel a reservation 72 hours prior to arrival will result in a one night non-refundable guest room charge plus applicable taxes posted to the attendee's credit card on file. 

FIA recommends that you book your stay starting on Sunday, 13 November since Expo starts on Monday, 14 November at 8:30 a.m. Book your room now!    

My colleague processed my registration on my behalf, and I have not received a confirmation email. 

Only those who registered themselves will receive confirmation emails directly. Please contact Member Services to request a copy of the registration confirmation.  

Can I cancel my registration after the October 28th refund deadline? 

Yes. Please contact Member Services for assistance.  

I am unable to attend the conference due to circumstances that are beyond my control, can I transfer my registration to my colleague?

Yes. Registration transfers may be made at any time without penalty. Please note, your colleague must not be a currently paid attendee. Please Member Services for assistance.  

If I am unable to attend EXPO 2022, can I transfer my funds to a future conference?

Please contact Member Services for assistance.