9 March 2025 - 12 March 2025 • 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM ET
Opening remarks of Walt Lukken, President and CEO of FIA, at the International Futures Industry Conference in Boca Raton, FL. As prepared for delivery.
Kick off your networking at this pre-conference reception.
Meet in The Marquee tent to network with colleagues and enjoy refreshments during the conference. Stay close to conference action, sessions, and attendees on the Mizner Grand Lawn.
Once you arrive, enjoy coffee, breakfast snacks, and networking with colleagues sponsored by B3.
Governments, financial services companies and technology companies are all racing to tap into the benefits of AI and tokenization - whether it's the potential for instant settlement offered by tokenization, or massive operational and back-office cost reductions provided by insights of AI, they are bound to transform capital markets structures on a global scale. Our panelists will talk about the next big bets and opportunities for technology providers, financial firms and governments to tap into the potential of these new technologies and the lurking risks of missing the mark when it comes to responsible adoption and innovation.
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Welcome to the Conference! Enjoy a networking lunch with colleagues sponsored by CME Group.
Join leaders from DTCC, LSEG, McKinsey, and Microsoft in a discussion of the potential of next-gen AI technologies in a highly regulated industry.
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Enjoy coffee and refreshments with colleagues before the program kicks off sponsored by MIAX.
The past 12 months saw Trading Technologies continue to consolidate its position in the listed derivatives segment, while meaningfully expanding its footprint in the multi-asset arena with the acquisitions of AxeTrading and Abel Noser and the launch of TT FX. In this session, you'll learn about how these additional capabilities complement and enhance their listed derivatives offering and how the recent acquisition of ATEO will allow TT to provide a single fully-integrated platform for execution, order management and clearing on both low-touch and high-touch flow.
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This traditional welcome address will provide insights into the state of the exchange traded and cleared derivatives industry and what trends may be impacting our markets in 2024 and beyond.
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Join this session of thought leaders as they discuss major trends and developments in the market structure of our industry.
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This panel will discuss the latest regulatory matters facing the industry as well as the response of policymakers to major developments in technology.
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Enjoy networking and refreshments with conference colleagues and visit conference exhibitors, sponsored by Microsoft.
Kick off your conference experience with networking and refreshments among conference colleagues, sponsors, and exhibitors.
Schedule subject to change. Please check back frequently as sessions and exact times are added. If you are interested in speaking at Boca or have a speaker suggestion, please fill out this form.
Join your fellow attendees bright and early for a morning workout featuring bursts of intense activity alternating with intervals of lighter activity. This morning workout includes functional fitness, such as using whole body, multijointed exercises that simulate movements people do in life. This will challenge you no matter what your fitness level.
Former Senator Kelly Loeffler talks with Mike Sommers, President and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, about trends in energy markets, geopolitics, national security and alternative sources of energy.
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Meet in The Marquee tent to network with colleagues and enjoy refreshments during the conference. Stay close to conference action, sessions, and attendees on the Mizner Grand Lawn.
The US’s lead regulator will provide views on the state of the industry and the CFTC’s current regulatory agenda.
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Hear from the heads of major global exchanges on key trends shaping their markets, including political risk, innovative products, and developments in technology.
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In this fireside chat, longtime industry veteran and new CEO at the helm of Cboe Global Markets, Fred shares his perspective on trends shaping our industry and building a global exchange for the future.
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Trading in options has been the driver behind the huge growth in global listed derivatives in recent years, with 2023 volumes reaching record levels in the US and India, in particular. Experts from both these markets will share their views on this trend and whether such growth is sustainable.
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At a time of global crisis, the world is being shaken by the collision of energy, climate change and the clashing power of nations. Out of this tumult, Daniel Yergin, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Prize, draws the new map of energy and geopolitics shaped by climate, the shale revolution, innovation, the United States' tense relations with Russia, and the growing rivalry with China. In this presentation, drawing on his latest book, The New Map: Energy, Climate, and the Clash of Nations, as well as recent and emerging events, Dr. Daniel Yergin takes audiences on a riveting and timely journey across this new map, illuminating the great issues of geopolitics and energy, sketching our future in this era of rising political turbulence, and pointing to the profound challenges that lie ahead.
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This panel of financial markets and sports leaders will explore how concepts and approaches to investing and trading are increasingly being applied to professional sports globally. Topics will include: data and analytics for player and team valuation and development; team ownership as an investment; the rise of sovereign wealth funds in sports; the impact of money in college sports; the trend of gambling and event markets in sports.
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In this fireside chat, CNBC anchor Sara Eisen joins Citadel Founder and CEO Ken Griffin as he shares his views on the latest market trends and the key forces that will drive the industry in the year ahead.
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This fireside chat highlights leaders in fintech to hear their insights on how technology is changing trading and finance.
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Catch up on meetings or network with conference colleagues.
Join us to celebrate the latest inductees to the FIA Hall of Fame. Since 2005, FIA has recognized significant contributions of individuals based on their lifetime of achievements in the global capital markets. Come see this year’s amazing class of industry professionals. Learn more about the 2024 honorees.
Join FIA as we celebrate and toast the Hall of Fame class of 2024.
Unwind your second day at Boca with the continuation of a great conference tradition. Enjoy giveaways, refreshments, and networking with conference attendees.
Schedule subject to change. Please check back frequently as sessions and exact times are added. If you are interested in speaking at Boca or have a speaker suggestion, please fill out this form.
Start your Wednesday with the energizing FIA Tech Fun Run/Walk! Taking place on the scenic resort golf course at 7:00 a.m., this 5K race offers prizes for the fastest male and female runners, a raffle and other gifts for participants.
Meet in The Marquee tent to network with colleagues and enjoy refreshments during the conference. Stay close to conference action, sessions, and attendees on the Mizner Grand Lawn.
In this fireside chat, prominent economists will dive into the global economic trends impacting our markets, from inflation to central bank policymaking to commodity volatility to political risk.
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Industry experts will discuss both the opportunities and challenges of central clearing, including the impact of Basel capital reforms and Treasury market clearing. They will also discuss how new entrants and products are shaping clearing structures and how those structures may impact the industry.
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In this fireside chat, senior Microsoft executive Willayna Banner will discuss the latest developments in the use of AI in financial markets and the prospects for future applications.
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Enjoy networking and refreshments with conference colleagues.
A range of developing technologies, such as AI and tokenization, are presenting new opportunities for the modernization of the industry, providing greater efficiencies and a potential revolution in how markets function.
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A Boca tradition returns with the Charity Golf Tournament. Join your colleagues for fun round robin style play on The Boca Raton Golf Course benefitting Futures for Kids. Learn more and sign up here.
Get expert advice on your stance, swing, chipping, putting and more at Wednesday’s Golf Clinic. Taking place on the driving range, short game area, and putting greens, PGA-certified professionals will help you understand the different aspects of the game and increase your confidence on the golf course. Sign up in advance when you register for Boca. Choose either the 1:00 p.m. session or the 2 p.m. session. Space is limited!
Become a pickleball player at this clinic sponsored by EP3 from Connamara Technologies. Find out the difference between getting pickled and lettuced. Learn when to bert or erne and when you can enter the kitchen. Pros from The Boca Raton will guide you through a 30 minute clinic followed by 90 minutes of round-robin play. Equipment and refreshments will be provided.
Schedule subject to change. Please check back frequently as sessions and exact times are added. If you are interested in speaking at Boca or have a speaker suggestion, please fill out this form.
All official Boca 2024 programming and networking events will take place at The Boca Raton. Your Boca attendee badge is required to access ALL areas of the resort related to FIA’s event.
If you are not staying at The Boca Raton, please note these changes:
Please note: Resort staff may ask you to leave the property if you do not have your badge on you at all times.
The conference hotel room block at The Boca Raton is available to registered attendees only. If you wish to book a hotel room, please register for the conference. Hotel reservation information is provided upon completing registration for the conference.
Rates in the hotel reservation website are quoted exclusive of applicable state and local taxes, occupancy, service, (currently 26.4%) and/or other resort specific fees (currently $40.00). The room block will close on 9 February 2024 or once the rooms are sold out.
Hotel room rates exclusive of applicable taxes, service charges, and resort fees in FIA's room block (subject to availability) are:
Please note that there are two different hotel reservation links based on where you choose to stay in the Resort. One link for rooms and suites in the Cloister and in the Tower and a separate link for junior suites and suites in the Yacht Club.
Make sure to confirm all hotel cancellation policies and forfeiture of deposits directly with the resort when booking your reservation. Reservations are guaranteed with one night's room deposit charged to credit card used to make the reservation. This is refundable up to February 26, 2024 at 14 days in advance of the event date. At 13 days or less to the event date deposits are non-refundable.
FIA has established an additional room block at the Waterstone Resort & Marina Curio Boca Raton, Collection by Hilton. The conference hotel room block at The Waterstone is available to registered attendees only. If you wish to book a hotel room, please register for the conference. Hotel reservation information is provided upon completing registration for the conference.
The FIA group rates start at $389.00 per night and are quoted exclusive of any applicable state or municipal taxes, fees, assessments, or the daily Resort Charge of $32 per night. The cut-off date for the group rate is February 19, 2024. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that once the block is sold out, the resort's market price applies regardless of the date of booking and that some rate categories sell out faster than others. The FIA room block is now closed. Contact the hotel directly to book a room.
Make sure to confirm all cancellation policies and forfeiture of deposits directly with the resort when booking your reservation.
Shuttle bus service will be provided from The Waterstone to The Boca Raton conference venue.
Cancellations/Substitutions
Notice of cancellations must be received in writing on or before 2 February 2024 and will be subject to a $200 administrative fee. No refunds will be processed after 2 February 2024. Substitutions / registration transfers may be made at any time without penalty. Please contact Member Services for cancellations or substitutions assistance.
COVID Protocols
FIA takes the health and wellbeing of event attendees and staff seriously. We ask that you do not travel to or attend the event if you have tested positive for Covid or have experienced any Covid symptoms in the last five days before the event. If you develop Covid symptoms or test positive for Covid during the event, we ask that you leave the event venue as soon as possible.
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.
If you have questions regarding this policy, please contact memberservices@fia.org.
Privacy Policy
FIA enforces robust policies to safeguard the personal information that is entrusted to us by FIA event registrants and the broader FIA community. We encourage you to review our Privacy Statement. There are a few aspects of our privacy policies that we would like to highlight in connection with the event.
FIA maintains delegate lists for each of our events. The delegate lists contain the name, title, firm and/or office location of the event registrants. FIA may share the delegate list with current or prospective attendees, sponsors, and/or exhibitors, including through our mobile event app, as applicable. Typically we find that attendees want to be included on the delegate list to realize the full networking benefits of our events. If you registered on our website for the event, you were prompted to indicate whether you wanted to be included on the delegate list. If another person registered you for the event – for example, through FIA’s group registration process – FIA prompted that person to indicate whether to include you on the delegate list. We only include individuals on the delegate list where an affirmative indication has been made. You may contact us to check whether you are included on the delegate list and/or change your preference.
FIA never sells its delegate lists to third parties and will never contact you offering to sell such information. We regret that you may become the target of unsolicited offers from third parties purporting to have an FIA delegate list for sale. Sometimes the third parties claim to be affiliated or suggest an affiliation with FIA. These offers and third parties are not sanctioned by FIA. We appreciate your assistance in bringing them to our attention.
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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.
Since 2005, FIA has celebrated and recognized significant contributions individuals have made to the listed and cleared derivatives community through the Hall of Fame. On Tuesday afternoon at Boca, FIA will celebrate the newest class of Hall of Fame honorees with a ceremony and award presentation followed by a networking reception.
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