Event agenda
Tuesday, 2 September 2025
15:00 - 19:00
Let’s mingle (Early arrivers’ edition)
Come early, get your badge picked up without queues, and catch a drink with colleagues and friends, old and new.
Wednesday, 3 September 2025
08:00 - 14:00
Yoonsuk Choe’s live soundtrack to your innovation (Wednesday edition)
Already in the level 2 lobby, performances by multi-instrumentalist Yoonsuk Choe will form an inspiring and shifting ambience on both days – doubling as a reminder of the potential for creation and transformation both within and beyond the frames we know.
1 speaker
09:00 - 09:40
Europe’s moment: leadership in a polarized world
- Technology
- Regulation
2 speakers
Hosted by
Going for growth?
- Custody
- Settlement
- Regulation
These are Alan’s teaser bullet points for his session: • Europe’s growing pains • Financial markets play a crucial role • Post-trade – action needed? – Now, click here to find our interview with him and get another couple of clues.
1 speaker
Hosted by
Post-trade regulation – the COMPLETE overview (Wednesday edition)
- Regulation
Having delivered an insightful overview of the post-trade regulatory landscape at last year’s conference, Alex Dockx from JP Morgan returns to provide further perspective on regulatory shifts and technology advances.
1 speaker
Hosted by
What’s up in clearing policy making
- Clearing
- Regulation
To get a full current overview of the clearing policy landscape, there can be no more qualified way than to join in this room on 3 September! Until then, don’t miss our teaser interview with ESMA’s Klaus Löber, one of the panellists.
6 speakers
09:00 - 17:00
Meeting block Wednesday
- The meeting balcony (floor 5, overlooking Main expo hall)
Meeting duration:30 minute time slots
10:00 - 10:40
New vs old: The art of clever AI adoption
- Technology
- Sourcing
- The human element
- Data
AI offers a lot of potential for unlocking value across the trade lifecycle – when used right. This session dives into the strategic implementation of AI, looks at where it might be most beneficial, and discusses how it can fit in with legacy systems.
3 speakers
The challenges of financial crime and sanctions compliance in a shifting international order
- Custody
- Technology
- Regulation
- Data
2 speakers
The future of corporate actions and proxy voting: Collaboration and innovation for a more efficient ecosystem
- Custody
- Technology
- Data
4 speakers
Hosted by
The insights from the EU DLT pilot regime
- Digital/digitalised assets
- Regulation
The EU's DLT Pilot Regime has crossed some major milestones but has also been criticised for being limiting and inflexible. This session takes a look at its development thus far and how improvements can be made.
3 speakers
10:00 - 10:50
Official opening: The forces shaping post trade through 2026 and beyond
Time again for the yearly top-up on our industry’s full picture. Our senior panel shares the broad view on the changes rolling in – with a focus on how financial institutions should leverage them to their advantage.
4 speakers
11:00 - 11:40
Driving efficiency and transparency in the voluntary carbon market
- Custody
- Sourcing
- Data
Join for an introduction of the Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem. The voluntary carbon market (VCM) represents an opportunity. In this session, Anthony Stevens will discuss how the Northern Trust Carbon Ecosystem is a vital part of enabling it to scale.
2 speakers
Hosted by
Hear it from the players: the EQUITIES clearing market panel
- Clearing
- Sourcing
Don’t miss this year’s edition of the 360° show’s classic clearinghouse 'battle' (split into separate derivatives/equities categories since 2024). With 2026 coming up, what is each provider’s edge in the Europe’s market – and how is it transforming?
4 speakers
Looking beyond operational efficiency: building the business case for automation and AI
- Technology
- Data
4 speakers
Hosted by
Nordic strategy in action: shaping the future of post trade
- Settlement
- Technology
1 speaker
Hosted by
Setting the scene: what’s known and done on T+1
- The T+1 track
- Custody
- Settlement
T+1 has driven up staffing costs as firms hired to handle the increased time pressure. Now, there’s hope that costs would come down as automation projects are delivered. This session discusses the actions that have been taken to address challenges.
6 speakers
11:30 - 14:00
Lunch – at any time you like between 11:30 and 14
We offer all delegates a plate-served standing lunch whenever it suits you – mainly in the expo hall, but with a smaller number of plates also served at Level 2.
12:00 - 12:40
After the ECB digital payment trials – towards a financial DLT ecosystem
- Settlement
- Collateral and liquidity
- Digital/digitalised assets
Join for a cross-functional discussion among some of Europe’s deepest-in-the-know people on the topic of our DLT-supported future. ECB’s Holger Neuhaus leads the discussion; find our teaser interview with him here.
5 speakers
As ETFs grow, what’s in it for operations?
- Custody
- Settlement
- Clearing
- Collateral and liquidity
- Sourcing
The growing popularity of ETFs has highlighted the issues of settlement in a challenging regulatory environment. This session explores the implications of market growth outpacing infrastructure updates and the need for visible real-time order progression.
5 speakers
Data will fuel tomorrow’s business. This is what you should do
- Data
5 speakers
Innovation in action: How technology is transforming class actions and tax recovery operations
- Technology
- Data
3 speakers
The promise and practicalities of today’s repo activity
- Custody
- Clearing
- Collateral and liquidity
- Sourcing
Interest in establishing mandatory central clearing for the EU’s repo market is high. what does this mean for those active in the repo market today, and what does tomorrow look like?
5 speakers
12:00 - 12:50
Funnel vision: Would fewer CCPs and way fewer CSDs make for better EU infrastructure?
- Settlement
- Clearing
- Regulation
Should the US scene, with the DTCC group alone at the centre, be taken for a role model to Europe, too? What should be done, how should it be approached, and who should decide over it?
6 speakers
13:00 - 13:40
How custodians and other platform providers play the third-party services game
- Custody
- Technology
- Sourcing
- Data
Click for a link to our background article.
6 speakers
On the industry movers’ minds – a conversation with ISSA Board members
5 speakers
T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 1: getting ready to trade
- The T+1 track
- Custody
- Settlement
- Collateral and liquidity
Because of the EU's complex market structure, the region's transition to T+1 is expected to cost European custodians several times more than their US counterparts. This session discusses how European market participants can prepare for a T+1 world.
4 speakers
Trends in CCP risk management and implications for market participants
- Clearing
- Collateral and liquidity
Recent top-down initiatives, such as the AAR under EMIR 3, and ESMA's CCP resolution briefings, indicate a direction of development for CCP risk management. This session takes a closer look.
4 speakers
What’s on the private equity manager’s agenda
- Custody
- Technology
- Regulation
Private equity is a game of its own – so join for a talk with a senior pro who is focused on nothing else but it. Expect a discussion ranging across both investment and distribution aspects – covering both global and specific European and Nordic sides.
14:00 - 14:40
Asset servicing needs harmonising – but just how?
- Custody
- Settlement
- Technology
- Regulation
- Data
Differing standards in asset servicing processes – such as corporate actions, shareholder identification and tax treatment – are a headache for European securities-industry professionals. Come and let’s sort it out.
6 speakers
Cyber and operational resilience: Protecting client assets in the face of growing threats
4 speakers
Hosted by
How post-trade tech investments suddenly became cool, and why
- Technology
- Sourcing
The pandemic exposed operational vulnerabilities, while T+1 is delivering a real wake-up call. Both events have created an automation imperative. This session shares insights on closing the gap between front and back office infrastructure investment.
4 speakers
My operating model – in bullet points
- Custody
- Technology
- Sourcing
Meet senior operational colleagues for a chat about their current top objectives – and the action they are taking to reach them.
3 speakers
The future of post trade system automation: adding value between the client and CSD – powered by AI and the T+1 shift
- Settlement
- Technology
- Data
3 speakers
Hosted by
14:00 - 14:50
Zooming in on Europe’s CSD industry – what’s up for 2026
- Settlement
- Technology
- Regulation
The definitive look-into-the-bowl session for anybody in, or near, Europe’s central securities depositories. A range of industry players meet with the EU Commission’s Jennifer Robertson in a talk hosted by ECSDA’s Anna Kulik. Find a teaser interview here.
6 speakers
15:00 - 15:40
How CSDs seek to diversify and expand their service portfolios
- Settlement
- Sourcing
- Data
Given their access to market data, CSDs are in a favourable position to develop additional services. This session aims to increase awareness of what they can offer and generate greater interest in their ancillary services.
4 speakers
Modernizing Nordic custody: SEB’s transformation journey addressing customers in the sub-custody and private and wealth segment
- Custody
- Collateral and liquidity
- Technology
- Data
2 speakers
Hosted by
T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 2: execution and booking
- The T+1 track
- Sourcing
Speed and accuracy are key considerations when evaluating execution quality. This expert panel will ponder the implications of faster settlement on execution outcomes and how market participants can optimise their booking processes.C4
4 speakers
The strengths of the Nordic model – What can Europe learn from our experience?
- Custody
- Settlement
2 speakers
Hosted by
Where Europe’s fund and asset managers want to see post trade going
- Custody
- Clearing
- Regulation
- Sourcing
Despite MiCA and the DLT Pilot Regime, adoption of DLT in asset management remains limited in the EU. Susan Yavari of EFAMA discusses what still needs to be done to ensure that Europe doesn't get left behind in the race for DLT dominance.
1 speaker
16:00 - 16:40
Data strategies: achieving the single pane of glass
- Technology
- Data
2 speakers
Hosted by
Managing securities services risk
- Custody
- Collateral and liquidity
- Technology
- Regulation
- Sourcing
- The human element
- Data
4 speakers
Trends and efficiencies in listed-derivatives clearing
- Clearing
- Collateral and liquidity
5 speakers
Hosted by
Trends in private-market investment operations
- Custody
- Collateral and liquidity
- Sourcing
The momentum in private markets is unlikely to slow any time soon. With research suggesting private market AUM could grow more than twice as quickly as private assets over the next few years, an understanding of operations-related developments is crucial
4 speakers
16:00 - 16:50
Sociable and tech savvy – how post-trade organisations attract and build tomorrow’s staff
- Sourcing
- The human element
In the post-trade space, technical ability will always be important. But in a relationship-based business, candidates can stand out for their people skills. This session looks at how to develop individuals with the right skills and attitudes to succeed.
5 speakers
17:00 - 17:40
Future of credit – credit index futures
- Collateral and liquidity
1 speaker
Hosted by
Lessons learned: How marketing leaders are driving growth in the evolving post-trade landscape
- Sourcing
This session will bring together marketing leaders to share real-world insights, challenges, and best practices on how they’re adapting, innovating, and leading growth in a complex, regulated environment.
2 speakers
Hosted by
New vs old: What will change in how we execute payments, settle trades and custody assets
- Custody
- Collateral and liquidity
- Digital/digitalised assets
- Regulation
Want background before you meet up? Check out these teaser interviews with Philipp Dettwiler and Nick Philpott, and a recent column article by Olaf.
3 speakers
17:40 - 18:30
Let’s mingle! (Wednesday edition)
Thursday, 4 September 2025
08:00 - 14:00
Yoonsuk Choe’s live soundtrack to your innovation (Thursday edition)
Already in the level 2 lobby, performances by multi-instrumentalist Yoonsuk Choe will form an inspiring and shifting ambience on both days – doubling as a reminder of the potential for creation and transformation both within and beyond the frames we know.
1 speaker
09:00 - 09:40
DLT in the real world
- Custody
- Collateral and liquidity
- Technology
- Digital/digitalised assets
- Regulation
2 speakers
Europe’s trading venues, their battle for volumes … And what post-traders should know about them
- Sourcing
Competition between Europe’s leading trading venues continues to hot up. What does this mean for market participants? Come along to this session to learn from the expertise of some of the leading players in securities services.
3 speakers
Post-trade regulation – the COMPLETE overview (Thursday edition)
- Regulation
Grounded in an overview of current regulation, expect this session to probe the key issues of settlement efficiency and improved adherence to market standards – not only from a European perspective. Check our our teaser interview with Marcello here.
1 speaker
T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 3: enrichment and matching
- The T+1 track
- Data
The EU’s transition to T+1 settlement might be more than two years away, but for those who are willing, it’s possible to achieve right now. This session touches on the tools and technology already available for the transition to T+1.
4 speakers
09:00 - 17:00
Meeting block Thursday
- The meeting balcony (floor 5, overlooking Main expo hall)
Meeting duration:30 minute time slots
10:00 - 10:40
International fund distribution – for today and the future
- Custody
- Regulation
- Sourcing
Let’s gather for a current status check on digital-tokens developments, vehicle structures, investor KYC, and the other aspects you need under control to reap tomorrow’s fund-industry benefits.
3 speakers
Omnibus vs beneficial-owner accounts at the Nordic CSDs – who wants what and why
- Custody
- Settlement
At its core, the omnibus versus beneficial owner accounts debate is about balancing efficiency with transparency. What is the right decision for the Nordics? Can a balance be found? This session looks at the issue from different perspectives.
4 speakers
T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 4: funding and inventory
- The T+1 track
- Custody
- Collateral and liquidity
- Sourcing
Within the framework of our T+1 track – and the overall impact of shortened settlement cycles – this session zooms in on the steps of handling the funding and inventory, from the viewpoints of different types of actors involved.
4 speakers
The future of collateral management
- Clearing
- Collateral and liquidity
4 speakers
Hosted by
10:00 - 10:50
The cloud operators-to-FMI strategic partnerships
- Custody
- Technology
- Sourcing
- Data
Collaboration between cloud infrastructure providers and FMIs is transforming the post-trade landscape. Senior figures from Clearstream and Google Cloud explain how this dynamic is evolving and what the future holds for such ventures.
2 speakers
11:00 - 11:40
T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 5: clearing
- The T+1 track
- Clearing
With the UK and EU now committed to T+1 and other markets set to follow, a clear understanding of the issues relating to clearing is essential. Our group of banking and clearing house specialists will share their insights and inform the way ahead.
4 speakers
T+1 impacts through the trade journey, pt 6: settlement and fail management
- The T+1 track
- Custody
- Settlement
- Technology
- Data
Could T+1 be the golden opportunity to increase your organisational efficiency around settlement and fails? Hear the voices of experts from across the infrastructures and systems landscapes of the securities universe, then lay out your plan.
6 speakers
The future custody offering for Nordic institutions
- Custody
- Settlement
- Collateral and liquidity
- Sourcing
2 speakers
Hosted by
Unlocking market intelligence: How Euroclear's data empowers the ecosystem
- Data
Euroclear’s data services are unlocking new possibilities across the financial ecosystem. This panel highlights how actionable data can drive transparency, innovation, and better decision-making across the ecosystem.
4 speakers
Hosted by
11:30 - 14:00
Lunch – at any time you like between 11:30 and 14
We offer all delegates a plate-served standing lunch whenever it suits you – mainly in the expo hall, but with a smaller number of plates also served at Level 2.
12:00 - 12:40
New vs old: the promise of new payments infrastructure in optimising liquidity
- Collateral and liquidity
- Technology
- Digital/digitalised assets
Moving money across borders quickly and cost-effectively remains a major challenge for the securities industry. Our team of payment professionals will set the scene and shed some welcome light on the next wave of payment innovation.
4 speakers
The flavours of T+0
- The T+1 track
- Custody
- Settlement
- Technology
- Digital/digitalised assets
Let’s look at the alternative principles by which our future settlement solutions might be designed … by the time we find T+1 too slow.
3 speakers
The practitioner’s journey to standardised processes and full benefits from one’s data
- Technology
- Digital/digitalised assets
- Sourcing
- Data
As the race for capacity and capabilities squeeze our ops teams, let’s join for a closer look at our actual tech todos to get tomorrow’s production environment in place.
The promise and practicalities of today’s securities lending
- Custody
- Clearing
- Collateral and liquidity
- Sourcing
Securities lending has often been cited as a solution to the stunted progress of the CMU in the EU. This session explores its potential and how it can be encouraged.
6 speakers
12:00 - 12:50
What’s next on T+1 – looking forward to the upcoming market and regulatory changes
- The T+1 track
- Settlement
- Regulation
The speed of transition to T+1 has surprised the industry, first in America and now throughout Europe. With industry committee reports already final, what can we expect from our upcoming two years of implementation? Click also for our Sabatini interview.
6 speakers
13:00 - 13:40
Hear it from the players: the DERIVATIVES clearing market panel
- Clearing
- Sourcing
Don’t miss this year’s edition of the 360° show’s classic clearinghouse 'battle' (split into separate derivatives/equities categories since 2024). With 2026 coming up, what is each provider’s edge in the Europe’s market – and how is it transforming?
6 speakers
Leveraging managed business services to improve your competitive edge
- Technology
- Data
2 speakers
Hosted by
Navigating in an uncertain world
- Custody
- Collateral and liquidity
- Technology
- Regulation
4 speakers
T2S in Norway – or not?
- Custody
- Settlement
- Technology
- Regulation
Norges Bank has announced that it will investigate joining T2 – but what about T2S? In this session, learn more about Norway's dilemma, the considerations before its decision can be made, and the implications for Norway's post trade sector.
4 speakers
14:00 - 14:40
Issuers, investors, intermediaries – Meet ISSA’s asset servicing working group
- Custody
- Settlement
- Collateral and liquidity
- Technology
- Digital/digitalised assets
- Sourcing
- Data
4 speakers
Navigating the expanding requirements for repo clearing – from the US to Europe
- Clearing
- Regulation
With fragmented capital markets, multiple domestic issuers, and diverse market infrastructure, the Eurpoean repo market is very different from that of the US. Thus, Europe’s approach to cleared repo markets should align with its unique market structure.
6 speakers
Scaling AI in financial services: opportunities and challenges
- Custody
- Technology
2 speakers
Hosted by
The Nordic ETP market – a story of innovation and growth
- Technology
- Data
4 speakers
Hosted by
14:00 - 14:50
Europe rising?
- Regulation
US go-it-alone policies prompts Europe to bolster its independence – and the financial market needed to support it. Let this senior panel help make sense of the big picture on Europe, its markets and its global context. What action points should be next?
4 speakers
15:00 - 15:40
Crypto Compliance: Navigating today’s rules and tomorrow’s changes (and the critical role of data)
- Digital/digitalised assets
- Regulation
1 speaker
Location, location, location. Where should post-trade work be carried out, and by whom?
- Sourcing
- The human element
Three factors usually come to mind in deciding the location for new operating centres: cost, client proximity, and third-party operational resilience. This session takes a look at the important role of geography in setting up your next office.
4 speakers
Navigating the US treasury central clearing mandate: Opportunities and challenges for European market participants
- Clearing
- Collateral and liquidity
- Technology
4 speakers
Hosted by
The tools out there to nail the settlements
- Custody
- Settlement
- Collateral and liquidity
- Technology
- Sourcing
Thought you had heard everything there is to hear about settlement? Well, think again. This expert-packed session with representatives from various sectors of the industry will help you on your way to achieving best practice.
4 speakers
16:00 - 16:40
Derivatives reporting: the streamlining of regulatory reporting and a digital reporting future
- Technology
- Regulation
- Sourcing
- Data
5 speakers
Getting the grip on out-of-network assets
- Custody
- Digital/digitalised assets
- Data
3 speakers
Stepping up intraday liquidity
- Collateral and liquidity
- Sourcing
Increasingly, market participants are exploring intraday FX swaps and repo using DLT. Innovative mechanisms that enable 24/7 settlement using digital cash, could become a game changer. These session explores the options.
4 speakers
The new SSI standard – and what you have to do
- Custody
- Settlement
- Technology
- Data
1 speaker
18:30 - 23:59
Dinner placeholder – Ticket from your sponsor required
You probably heard about it, now experience it – the spectacular post-conference dinner party, and its dancing into the small hours! All the many hundreds of dinner tickets are in the hands of our official sponsors so don’t hesitate to reach out to them.