What's Next — A Derivatives Industry Event

2025 has been a wild ride...M&A, market swings, & retail growth. Join Barchart Sept 25 to find out what’s next. Reserve your spot today!

About this Event

Chicago has long been the meeting place of derivatives, from the establishment of the Chicago Board of Trade in 1848 to the launch of equity options at the Chicago Board of Options Exchange in 1973. The first Futures Industry Association Expos took place in the 1980s and Trading Technologies was founded in 1994. Barchart.com's domain was first registered on July 8, 1995. From FCMs and ISVs to HFTs and FinTechs, Chicago is home to derivatives, and you.

2025 has been a wild ride. From blockbuster industry acquisitions like Kraken's purchase of NinjaTrader and StoneX acquiring RJ O’Brien, to massive market and geopolitical volatility, as well as the rapid concentration on retail trading in futures, options and events contracts...What's Next?

Join Barchart and the derivatives industry on September 25 for a special event with industry colleagues and friends at 222 S. Riverside Plaza's new conference center and outdoor space. Limited capacity, register now.

Agenda


🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Registration, Networking & Coffee

Info: Start the afternoon with coffee and a chance to connect with fellow attendees in Barchart’s new conference center.

🕑: 02:00 PM
Introduction: Mark Haraburda, CEO of Barchart
Host: Mark Haraburda, CEO of Barchart

🕑: 02:15 PM
Keynote: Erika Olson, Author of Zero-Sum Game: The Rise of the World's Largest
Host: Erika Olson, Author of Zero-Sum Game: The Ris

🕑: 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
What's Next for Derivatives Industry Trends, M&A and Partnerships
Host: Tim Geannopulos, Broadhaven Capital and 7RIDGE

Info: The pace of change in the derivatives space is accelerating, driven by high-profile acquisitions, evolving regulatory shifts and the continued convergence of traditional finance and fintech. This panel will explore what’s fueling the next wave of consolidation, how partnerships are reshaping market structure and which emerging trends are set to transform how we trade, clear and manage risk. From retail growth and tech innovation to the future of FCMs and ISVs, join us for a forward-looking discussion on what’s next for derivatives.

🕑: 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
What's Next for the Retail Futures & Options Trader
Host: Matt Grossman, Head of Retail Trading, Barchart

Info: Retail participation in futures, options and event contracts has surged, reshaping market dynamics and forcing platforms, brokers and educators to evolve fast. In this panel, we’ll dig into what today’s retail traders expect, how firms are adapting their tools and strategies, and what the next generation of products, platforms and content might look like. From access and education to regulation and innovation, we’ll explore the trends driving the retail revolution in derivatives.

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