Options Insider Special Events

Future Forward: Embedded Optionality in Market Innovation As technology, regulatory changes and market dynamics continue to evolve, the options market is on the brink of significant transformation. This panel will explore how new innovations - from AI and automation to regulatory changes - are reshaping trading behavior, risk management, and market structure. Panelists:

In the ever-evolving world of financial markets, options trading has experienced rapid growth among retail and institutional investors alike. Examining new educational mediums and methodologies is at the heart of this discussion as we present multiple perspectives on how education in the options space is happening now and how it may transform in the future. This panel will dive into the latest developments in options education, highlighting the strategies, tools and platforms that are empowering the next generation of traders.

Emerging Technologies, Advanced Analytics and Automation in Options Trading: Transforming Strategies and Market Dynamics Cutting edge technologies are reshaping the landscape of options trading, enhancing decision-making processes and driving innovation in trading strategies. This panel will explore how market participants leverage sophisticated modeling techniques to identify opportunites, optimize trade execution, and navigate the ethical challenges associated with increased reliance on automation in financial markets.

Navigating Market Trends: Buyside Perspectives in Options Trading

Defined outcome ETFs are redefining how investors manage risk and achieve targeted outcomes in their portfolios. This panel will delve into how these ETFs use options to mitigate risk, their role in managing market volatility, and the ripple effects they are creating across the options and futures markets. Panelists:

As we look into the future of options trading, several transformative factors are reshaping the market. This session will explore the implication of Payment for Order Flow (PFOF) on trading volumes and market liquidity, alongside the evolving landscape of risk management practices. We will discuss the changing profile of the modern investor, one increasingly influenced by technological advancements, educational resources, and AI-driven strategies and how they are revolutionizing trade execution and portfolio management. Panelists:

In an increasingly data-driven world, this panel will explore how market participants are leveraging big data, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to inform trading strategies, manage risk, and predict market trends. As technology evolves, so do the ways in which we interact with the markets. Moderator: Henry Schwartz, Vice President, Market Intelligence, Cboe Global Markets Panelists: Arianne Adams, Chief Strategy Officer & Head of Derivatives, Webull Matt Amberson, Principal, ORATS Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers

Did our audience have their fingers on the pulse of the options market in 2024? Tune in to find out as we review the results of all of our audience sentiment polls for 2024 and beyond!

Join us for our 2024 Election Night Spectacular as we break down all the action with a variety of special guests (HINT: LISTEN UNTIL THE END) including:

Industry panelists will discuss exchange operations, the state of competition, the return of floor trading and resiliency for the next 50 years. Moderator: Paul Jiganti, Managing Director, Business Development & Market Structure Strategy, IMC Panelists:

Dive into an insightful exploration of the distinctions between the US and European options markets in this engaging session. Delve into the repercussions and investment prospects stemming from the escalating trading activity flowing from Europe to the US. Uncover the driving forces behind the burgeoning retail sector in Europe and gain valuable forsight into forthcoming market trends. Moderator: David Cross, Co-Head of Options, DASH Financial Technologies Panelists:

The 2024 election season could dramatically impact finance and investing. This session will cover what is known - and how to prepare for the unknowns. Moderator: Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market Structure, SIFMA Panelists:

In the derivatives space, the ability to innovate is non-negotiable. Learn what new paths are being forged in equities, ETFs and digital transformation. Moderator: Lule Demmissie, Chief Executive Officer US, eToro Panelists:

Hear directly from top investment managers about their worries, their views on where the growth is, and whether they're putting listed options, including 0DTEs, to work. Moderator: Joe Lewis, Head Corporate Hedging & FX Solutions, Jefferies Panelists:

Welcome Ed Modla, Executive Director, Investor Education, OCCMat Cashman, Principal, Investor Education, OCC Virtual Welcome The Honorable Patrick McHenry (R-NC) Chairman, U.S. House Financial Services Committee

This session will center on how the market may be affected by regulatory developments and Federal Reserve decisions. Moderator: Steve Luparello, Principal, Gaillard Group LLC Panelists:

Keynote Speaker: Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL Commander (Ret.), Leadership & Peak Performance Specialist Throughout his action-packed, hair-raising combat career, retired Navy SEAL Commander Rorke Denver successfully led his troops through unforgiving special forces missions in challenging, do-or-die environments in the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and other international hot spots. Having overseen every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs, Denver has lived what it takes to succeed in fast-moving environments where chaos is all around you and there’s no guarantee that you’ll live to fight another day. Denver’s own experiences provide the basis for the sought-after lessons he shares with audiences as he helps teams and individuals live and perform at their highest level, even when it seems like everything is working against them.

The investor paradigm is shifting. To meet buyers and sellers where they are, the markets and exchanges have to adapt. Moderator: JJ Kinahan, Chief Executive Officer, IG North America Panelists:

Amid the ongoing increase in options volume, a host of issues and opportunities remain, including the potential for international growth, educating investors and questions about the role of AI. Moderator: Steve Crutchfield, Head of Business Development, Chicago Trading Company Panelists: