Futures & Options Expo

8:00 a.m.    
Registration Opens & Arrival Coffee

9:00 a.m. – 9:20 a.m. 
Exchange Leaders Fireside Chat 

9:20 a.m. – 10:05 a.m.
Panel – Market Resilience 

10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.     
Exhibits Open

10:05 a.m. – 10:35 a.m.    
Networking Break

10:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.    
Innovator Pitches #6 – #10

10:40 a.m. – 11:25 a.m.
Panel – Options

11:25 a.m. – 12:25 p.m.
Keynote Address

12:25 p.m. – 1:25 p.m.
Networking Lunch 

1:00 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Innovator Awards Ceremony

1:30 p.m. – 1:50 p.m. 
Fireside Chat 

1:50 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.
Panel – Commodities 

2:35 p.m. – 3:05 p.m.    
Networking Break

3:05 p.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Exchange Leaders Fireside Chat

3:25 p.m. – 4:10 p.m.
Panel – Volatility

4:10 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. 
Closing Remarks

4:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. 
Exhibit Hall Cocktail Hour Reception

Toast to a successful conference completion with networking and refreshments among conference colleagues and exhibitors.
 

If you are interested in speaking at Expo or have a speaker suggestion, please fill out this form. 

Schedule subject to change. 

Sheraton Grand Chicago Riverwalk

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 $299.00 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. 

The cut-off date for the group rate is September 28, 2023. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that once the block is sold out, the hotel's market price applies regardless of the date of booking. 
FIA recommends that you book your stay starting on Sunday, 1 October since Expo starts on Monday, 2 October at 8:30 a.m. Book your room now!  

Cancellations/Substitutions

Notice of cancellations must be received in writing on or before September 15, 2023, and will be subject to a $100 administrative fee. No refunds will be processed after September 15, 2023. Substitutions / registration transfers may be made at any time without penalty. Please contact Member Services for cancellations or substitutions assistance.

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 Monday’s opening reception plus exhibits and to the program (ballroom level and exhibit hall level), social events, networking breaks, and lunches for the day of the event purchased.

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 2023 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?

Two or more registrants are required, the registrar is NOT required to be one of the two registrants, and the registrar’s profile MUST have group registration permissions. If “register group or company” is not available to you during the registration process, contact Member Services to request permissions. Please note permissions could take up to 48 hours to be updated.   

Once you have group registration permissions, 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. 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 wish to pay by credit card, you can do so by logging into your FIA account.

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 $299.00 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. 

The cut-off date for the group rate is September 28, 2023. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that once the block is sold out, the hotel's market price applies regardless of the date of booking. 
FIA recommends that you book your stay starting on Sunday, 1 October since Expo starts on Monday, 2 October 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 September 15th 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 2023, can I transfer my funds to a future conference?

Please contact Member Services for assistance.