FIA Forum: Brussels 2026
4 February 2026 • 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM CESTFIA invites you to the FIA Brussels Forum on 4 February 2026 to discuss regulatory developments and industry innovations impacting the use of listed and cleared derivatives and capital market integration in Europe. Attendees will hear about key regulatory priorities and how the industry is responding.
Press: Please contact FIA Media Relations (fiapr@fia.org) to register as press.
Registration: Open to regulators, policy makers and representatives from the cleared derivatives market.
Program:
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
- Nicoletta Giusto, Independent Member of the CCP Supervisory Committee and Director for Central Counterparties (CCPs), ESMA
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
- Mark Woodward, Global Head of Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, GFO-X
16:50- 16:55
Closing Remarks
- Bruce Savage, Head of Europe, FIA
16:55 - 19:00
Networking Drinks
If you registered for the original event date, your registration has been automatically transferred—no action required. If you are now unable to attend, please let us know.
If you have any questions, please contact FIA Member Services.
Norton Rose Fulbright
Square de Meeûs 5, 1050 Brussels Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium
COVID Protocols
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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.
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