Futures & Options Expo

8:30 a.m. CST 
Registration Opens and Welcome Coffee 

9:15 a.m. CDT
Opening Remarks

• Walt Lukken, President & CEO, FIA

9:30 a.m. CDT 
Keynote Address

10:00 a.m. CDT 
Exhibits Open

10:00 a.m. CDT
Exchange Leaders Panel

The return, in person, of the popular exchange leaders panel, addressing topical issues, opportunities and challenges.

10:00 a.m. CDT 
Exhibits Open

10:30 a.m. CDT 
Panel Session

11:00 a.m. CDT
Exhibits and Networking Break

11:20 a.m. CDT
Roundtable on Operational Efficiencies

A dynamic discussion on how the industry can come together to agree on practical solutions to address core operational challenges.

11:30 a.m. CDT
Sponsored Session

12:00 p.m. CDT
Keynote Lunch

2:00 p.m. CDT
Evolving Technologies and Their Lasting Impacts 

The global pandemic has had a huge impact on working practices within financial markets, with large numbers of staff operating remotely away from their usual workplaces. Fintech developments such as cloud computing, chatbots, AI and distributed ledger appear to have come into their own within this environment. This discussion will consider the impact these have had from pre-execution through to post trade and the extent to which they are permanently changing the way capital markets function.

2:00 a.m. CDT
Sponsored Session

2:45 p.m. CDT
Exhibits and Networking Break

2:45 p.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

3:00 p.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

3:05 p.m. CDT 
Treasuries Clearing

This panel brings together a range of views to consider the impact that clearing may have had on the functioning of the US Treasuries market in March 2020, including both the potential benefits and the pitfalls.

3:15 p.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

3:30 p.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

4:00 p.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

4:15 p.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

4:20 p.m. CDT
Libor Transition – the Emergence of New Futures Contracts

As the deadline approaches for the completion of the transition away from the Libor benchmark, the session will discuss the different products launched in the ETD space to pave the way to a new era in hedging interest rates.

4:30 p.m. CDT
Sponsored Session

5:15 p.m. CDT
Taste of Expo Exhibit Hall Networking Reception 

6:30 p.m. CDT 
Exhibits Close

Schedule subject to change. 

8:30 a.m. CDT 
Registration Open and Welcome Coffee 

9:30 a.m. CDT
Keynote Address

10:00 a.m. CDT 
Exhibits Open

10:15 a.m. CDT
The Rise of Retail

The growth in participation of retail investors in financial markets has an impact across the spectrum, including, increasingly, futures markets. The session will look how this new flow is impacting FCMs and wholesale futures markets.

10:30 a.m. CDT
Sponsored Session

11:00 a.m. CDT
Exhibits and Networking Break

11:30 a.m. CDT
New Futures Products and Markets

A range of new products is emerging in the futures industry, including trading on sports and events. We consider the regulatory landscape, the appetite for these products and the prospects for success.

11:30 a.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

11:45 a.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

12:15 p.m. CDT
Exhibits and Networking Lunch

12:30 p.m. CDT
Sponsored Session

1:00 p.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

1:15 p.m. CST
Sustainability/ESG and Markets

Concern over environmental risk has grown substantially in recent years and financial markets have responded with the development of new products and services. We look at the role futures exchanges and FCMs in this emerging asset class, along with the growth in investor interest in ESG products.

1:15 p.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

1:30 p.m. CDT 
Innovators Pitch and Judging Session 

2:00 p.m. CDT
Exhibits and Networking Break, Sponsored Session 

2:00 p.m. CDT
Sponsored Session 

2:30 p.m. CDT 
Crypto – The Regulatory Landscape

As regulators in the US continue to develop their approaches to oversight of crypto markets, how will this affect the development of products and platforms in the future?

3:15 p.m. CDT
Exhibits and Networking Break

3:45 p.m. CDT 
Crypto – Market Structure

The session will look at the development of market structure in the crypto space and the services that surround it include venues, brokers, data and surveillance.

4:30 p.m. CDT
Exhibit Hall Networking Reception 

5:30 p.m. CDT 
Exhibits Hall Closes, Conference Concludes

6:00 p.m. CDT 
Greater Chicago Food Depository Fundraiser Event

Schedule subject to change. 

Hilton Chicago 

All conference sessions will take place at the Hilton Chicago. FIA has reserved a block of rooms at the Hilton Chicago for November 2-4, 2021. Rates start at $360 per night and are quoted exclusive of applicable room tax, service/hotel-specific fees or other miscellaneous taxes (currently 17.4%). Please note that group rates are good through October 10, but rooms are limited and only available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserve your hotel room.

This centrally located hotel overlooks Grant Park and is walking distance to many Chicago area attractions including The Art Institute of Chicago, Wabash Arts Corridor, Buckingham Fountain, Shedd Aquarium, Soldier Field plus many more.

Enjoy Expo days at this venue featuring classic design throughout the conference space, guest rooms, and on property restaurants and lounges.

Wrap up each Expo day with your industry colleagues over a beverage and entrée at the hotel’s famed restaurant Kitty O’Sheas!

In order to ensure the safety of event attendees due to the heightened personal risk caused by COVID-19, FIA is taking these steps:

• FIA will only allow fully vaccinated individuals to attend Expo.
• During the registration process, individual registrants will have to read and acknowledge that they understand FIA’s COVID-19 Waiver & Attestation Requirement for attending Expo.
• Prior to Expo, attendees will be required to sign a liability waiver and attest to their vaccination status.
• Expo attendees will monitor their health for COVID-19 symptoms. If any symptoms appear in the 14 days prior to Expo, the attendee will not be allowed to participate.
• FIA will follow all applicable health and safety measures required by the local law and the event venue.
• FIA is working closely with the Hilton Chicago to monitor the situation and follow responsible practices to ensure the safety of conference attendees, staff, and event meeting spaces. More details will be released prior to the event. 

Participation in this event is subject to FIA’s COVID Policy.

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

Substitutions/Cancellations  

Notice of cancellations must be received in writing on or before October 15 2021 and will be subject to a $50 administrative fee. Please e-mail FIA Member Services for cancellations or substitutions. No refunds will be made after October 15 2021and all monies owed at the time of cancellation will be due immediately. Substitutions may be made at any time without penalty. 

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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.