IDX Gala 2026
17 June 2026 • 6:00 PM - 12:30 AM BST • Old Billingsgate, LondonGive Back in Style at the FIA Gala – 18 June
End your IDX experience on a high note at the FIA Gala — an elegant black-tie evening in support of Futures for Kids (FFK). This is where the international derivatives community gathers to celebrate, connect and make a meaningful impact together.
Enjoy a beautiful dinner, exceptional company and an atmosphere that blends purpose with celebration. When you purchase a ticket or host a table, you directly support FFK’s work — with opportunities throughout the evening to contribute and help drive even greater impact.
The night will feature an exciting live auction showcasing seven exceptional items, along with a raffle packed with fantastic prizes — so come ready to raise your paddle (and your competitive spirit). We’ll also spotlight our brave Kilt Challenge champion Mark Bortnik, celebrating his incredible fundraising efforts in true Gala style.
And because 18 June promises more than one headline moment, we’ll also be showing live broadcast of the England vs. Croatia FIFA World Cup 2026TM match during the evening. The match will be visible from your Gala seat throughout dinner and the program, so you won’t miss a key moment. After the formal program concludes, guests are invited to continue the excitement in a dedicated viewing area — the perfect place to cheer with colleagues and soak up the tournament atmosphere.
Black tie. Big impact. Big match.
Join us for a night where our industry shows up — for each other, for a great cause and for the game.
Benefiting:
Old Billingsgate
1 Old Billingsgate Walk (Riverside, 16 Lower Thames St)
London EC3R 6DX
18.00 Arrival Champagne
19.15 Gala Dinner
00:30 Carriages
Since its 2008 launch, charitable foundation Futures For Kids has raised funds on behalf of the listed and cleared derivatives industry to support the lives of disadvantaged children and young people around the world. FFK aims to provide a vehicle through which individuals and institutions in the futures industry can raise money for vetted charities that provide education, training, mentoring and the relief of hardship for disadvantaged children and young people. FFK focuses on charities that make a real difference in the communities they serve by providing long-term support for and strong relationships with core charities, as well as one-off donations for capital projects for other organisations and immediate appeal demands.
DONATE A PRIZE
FIA is currently collecting prizes for the silent and live auction. Please contact Sabina Hussain to donate a prize.
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