FIA Forum: Brussels 2026

FIA invites you to the FIA Brussels Forum on 4 February 2026 to discuss regulatory and industry developments impacting the use of listed and cleared derivatives, and capital market integration in Europe. Attendees will hear about how industry participants are responding to regulatory priorities and modernising market processes through innovation. 

13:30 – 14:00
Registration & Networking 

14:00 -14:05
Welcome Remarks 

14:05 – 14:10
Introduction

• Bruce Savage, Head of Europe, FIA  

14:10 - 14:30
Keynote Address  

• Martin Merlin, Director, Regulation and Prudential Supervision European Commission  

14:30 - 15:25    
European Regulatory landscape  
Market participants and EU policy makers will discuss views on the regulatory agenda in the European Union and how it is impacting the use of derivatives in the region and globally. How can we deliver on the SIU/CMU agenda and on plans for regulatory simplification? How are market trends and geopolitical events shaping the cleared derivatives industry?  

Moderator:  

• Jean Pierre Salendres, Director of EU Policy, FIA 

Speakers:  

• Daniela Gellenbeck, Senior Product Owner Derivatives Clearing, Commerzbank AG 
• Floortje Nagelkerke, Partner, Norton Rose Fulbright LLP 
• Andrea Beltramello, Head of Unit Capital Markets Union, European Commission 
• Julien Jardelot, Head of Europe Government Relations & Regulatory Strategy, LSEG 

 
15:25 – 15:55
Fireside chat  

15:55 - 16:50
Innovations in the Market 
Industry participants and policy makers will discuss views on market innovation and modernising market processes.  How can tokenised solutions, extended trading and settlement and operational standards make cleared derivatives markets more efficient and resilient? How can global policy makers work together with the industry on fit for purpose market and prudential regulations to support the development and innovation? 

Moderator:  

• Jackie Mesa, Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President of Global Policy, FIA  

Speakers:  

• Efthimia Kefalea, Director, Head of Derivatives Clearing Development, Eurex  
• Max Briens, EMEA Head of Derivatives Clearing Product and Institutional Account Management, JP Morgan 

16:50- 16:55
Closing Remarks 

• Bruce Savage, Head of Europe, FIA  

16:55 - 19:00
Networking Drinks 

If you have any questions, please contact FIA Member Services.