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Eric Leupold, Managing Director and Head of Cash Market Deutsche Börse

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This panel dives into the key drivers of future ETF growth, discussing new distribution opportunities, technological advancements and the evolving regulatory environment while addressing potential challenges.

Speaker:
Gregoire Blanc, Global Head of Capital Markets, Amundi
Jim Goldie, International Head of Capital Markets, ETFs and Indexed Strategies, Invesco
Jamie Hartley, Head of Capital Markets Europe and APAC, Xtrackers

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This panel examines the growing risks and uncertainties facing the global economy. Experts will discuss the implications of "Trump 2.0" policies, inflation concerns, global trade tensions, and geopolitical instability for investment strategies.

Speaker:
Jens Eisenschmidt, Chief Europe Economist, Morgan Stanley
Tuan Huynh, Chef Volkswirt, BlackRock
Simon MacAdam, Deputy Chief Global Economist, Capital Economics

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This panel explores how active ETFs can enhance portfolio performance, delving into various strategies, including index-oriented, fundamental, and quantitative approaches. The discussion will cover the critical role of liquidity and analyze the effectiveness of different strategies in generating alpha.

Speaker:
Ilia Chelomianski, Portfolio Manager Fixed Income, Fidelity
Barbara Claus, Senior-Analyst, FondsConsult GmbH
Simon Werkheiser, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan

sponsored by Avantis Investors by American Century Investments

Room: Solar

Entering the ETF market offers both opportunities and challenges for new issuers. This panel of industry leaders will discuss how new issuers can choose the right path, whether through direct market access or a white-label platform. Gain insider insights on the operational, regulatory, and branding factors that matter most, and learn the unique dynamics of the ETF ecosystem.

Speaker:
Stephen Carson, Head of the Asset Management & Investment Funds Group, A&L Goodbody
Nicolas Chaput, Global Head of ODDO BHF Asset Management and Private Assets
Brian Davoren, Director of ETF Operations at U.S. Bank
Hector McNeil, Co CEO & Founder, HANetf

Room: Satellit

Cryptocurrencies have established themselves as an integral part of the financial world – but how sensible is their integration into institutional investment strategies? This presentation offers an in-depth, data-driven analysis of the impact of Bitcoin and altcoins on diversification, risk, and returns. The focus is on current market trends, regulatory frameworks, and practical allocation approaches. The aim is to enable a differentiated assessment: When can crypto be a strategic addition – and where are the limits?

Speaker:
Vera Claas, Managing Director, nxtAssets

Room: Solar

European defense is gaining momentum through increased government spending, while AI continues to evolve through rapid technological breakthroughs. STOXX and industry experts will examine how these themes are shaping investment strategies and demonstrate how customized indices can be used to target specific exposures within each theme, tailored to investor preferences.

Speaker:
Vincent Denoiseux, Managing Director, Head of Product Innovation & Research, BlackRock
Nico Langedijk, Managing Director, Strategic Accounts, STOXX
Michael Stewart, Head of Equities Business Strategy – Amundi ETF & Indexing

Room: Satellit

Discover how the T+1 settlement cycle is reshaping ETF trading—enhancing liquidity, lowering risk, and simplifying post-trade processes. Explore the industry's evolution, from fee convergence and fixed income growth to active strategies and a broader buyer base. Gain insights into lending, order routing, and how the ICSD+ framework drives scalable efficiency for clients.

Speaker:
Pravin Bagree, Head of ETF Capital Markets, UBS Asset Management
Dirk Loscher, CEO, Clearstream Europe AG
Allan Stewart, Vice President, ETF Sales and Relationship Manager, Clearstream Fund Centre
Roy Zimmerhansl, Head of Capital Markets, WTS Hansuke

Room: Solar

Cross-asset ETF option overlays can enhance returns and diversify portfolios by strategically using options across different asset classes. These overlays offer tactical allocation flexibility, allowing investors to adjust exposures cost-effectively, and provide a distinct approach compared to other investment strategies. Exploring the potential of these overlays can offer valuable insights into future investment opportunities.

• Explore how cross-asset ETF option overlays can enhance additional returns compared to traditional investment strategies.

• Discuss the diversification potential of using options across various asset classes

• Understand how options can be used for tactical asset allocation, allowing investors to adjust portfolio exposures efficiently and cost-effectively.

Speaker:
Aris Benakli, ETF Derivatives Trader, Morgan Stanley
Peter Grehl, Executive Director, Equity Derivatives Sales, Morgan Stanley
Taras Markiv, Global Product Lead in Equity, Commodity & Crypto, Eurex
Leon von Essen, VP Product Manager, Eurex

Room: Satellit

In today’s ETF landscape, data transforms complexity into actionable insight. This session covers four dimensions: tracking flows, asset growth, and sentiment; analysing ETF liquidity and trading costs; optimising ETF selection in Germany; and assessing active ETFs’ future. Strategic data use empowers investors, issuers, and intermediaries to turn insight into advantage.

Speaker:
Pawel Janus, Co-Founder & CEO, ETFbook

sponsored by 21Shares

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In a climate of ongoing market volatility, interest rate uncertainty and geopolitical risk, ETFs and ETPs are evolving to meet the demand for more resilient, outcome-driven investment strategies. This panel will explore new investment trends such as buffer, income and crypto strategies.

Speaker:
Paras Bakrania, Senior Product Specialist at First Trust
Florian Körner, Head of Sales Germany & Austria at VanEck
Andre Voinea, Head of DACH at HANetf

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This panel provides practical strategies and insights for optimizing ETF trading in the European market, including algorithmic trading and an evaluation of ETF liquidity across RFQ and on-exchange venues.

Speaker:
Fariza Kardanova, Head of Business Development, Bernstein
Robin Mess, Co-founder & CEO, XYT
Frank Mohr, Head ETF Sales Trading, Société Générale
Alex Roubaud, Head of ETF Secondary Market, EMEA - BlackRock

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This panel analyzes the continued demand for ETFs among retail investors. We'll examine the influence of value for money, liquidity, and transparency on investor behavior and explore new offerings such as Xetra Retail.

Speaker:
Sören Ganz, Manager Product Management, flatexDEGIRO
Axel Schmidt, Head of Business Development Retail, Deutsche Börse Group
Sven Schumann, Expert in economic and financial education, Deutsche Börse Group

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