Join your peers at Europe EQD 2026 – the largest multi-asset, volatility and cross-asset systematic investing forum for institutional investors.
The 9th annual Europe EQD event will feature exclusive presentations and panel discussions from leading researchers, portfolio managers and industry practitioners in quantitative strategies. Tap into new opportunities across multi-asset investing, volatility, tactical asset allocation and global macro, as well as the latest systematic approaches to alternatives, commodities and illiquid assets.
For the first time, this year will feature breakout sessions* on multi-asset investing, volatility, QIS strategies and ETFs. Register to find out more and choose your roundtable.
*Breakout session topics and details are subject to change. Eligible attendees will be notified of final topics and details closer to the date of the event.
For returning attendees: To maximize your time between the breakout sessions and meetings, we have adjusted the morning sessions accordingly. Check out the ‘agenda at a glance’ for more details before booking your travel.
Who can attend:
Asset owners
Asset managers
Non-bank sellside
Sponsors
Banks, non-bank market makers and exchanges are required to sponsor
You must register to secure a spot in the room. Registrations are subject to approval.
350+
Attendees from key buy- and sell-side firms
9 years
A strong and continued track record
7+ hours
Time for networking and engaging with key counterparties, peers and experts
50+
Diverse speakers from a range of institutions
Why should I attend?
EQD Events are efficient, insightful and curated with purpose. Every session delivers something useful — an idea, a connection, a deal.
They’re not just for collecting business cards. They exist to improve performance.
Access
Hear directly from those shaping the future.
Connect
Build genuine relationships with the right professionals.
Grow
Take home strategies and insights you can put to work.
I come back to EQDerivatives events every year because it's a great way for my team and I to spend time with our global clients in one place and really move business from idea to execution.
Kristin Boyd | senior vice president, global head of derivatives sales and distribution, Cboe Global Markets
EQD does an incredible job of bringing together the whole derivatives community from all over the world. Being able to get together, see everyone speak, have coffee, drinks, dinner with the whole community and catch up, get color on what's going on [and] hear about the markets from so many different perspectives. It's wonderful. And nobody else does it quite like EQDerivatives does.
EQD conferences are a great way to mingle with experts and professionals. The actual talks are often insightful and not too much of a sales pitch. Networking is great as the crowd is wonderful.
Thomas Schmelzer | partner, Jebel Quant
It's really the best event. I think first and foremost is really the content. It's really pertinent to what I do. I'm coming here and I'm actually learning a lot of things. [I also have] the opportunity to connect with my peers...And all of that is what makes it a great event.
Pierre de Saab | chief investment officer, Convexa
What's really beneficial about the global reach of the EQD Events platform is that it provides us with opportunities to expand our potential sales and client base in regions where we have never been in the past. Getting to go to LatAm EQD in São Paulo provided us with an unparalleled opportunity to get to meet so many different folks within the buyside in that one region.
Elizabeth Coogan | senior manager, marketing, Nasdaq
EQD events are a rare opportunity to meet both the buyside and sellside and discuss recent trends and how we can collaborate with other entities to develop the QIS market...And then, what shall we pay attention to for the next 6 to 12 months? Where are the pain points? Where are the opportunities in the market? [It] is super important for our product roadmap.
Pierre Trecourt | co-founder, Premialab
Gain a comprehensive understanding of global market trends, explore new insights, and engage directly with exchanges. QIS teams, and allocators-all under one roof. The session offers a unique edge through a consistent, data-driven, and derivative-based approach across all regions.
Amit Upadhyay | chief executive officer, El Dorado Capital
It was a meaningful time to share ideas and thoughts with various experts. And it will be remembered as the most rewarding time while working in the asset management industry. Above all, I look forward to the amazing development and experience of the next decade under the new brand EQDerivatives.
Jason MinSang Kam | portfolio manager, Kyobo Life Insurance
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*Roundtable discussion topics and details are subject to change. Eligible attendees will be notified of final topics and details closer to the date of the event.
Europe EQD is the largest multi-asset, volatility and cross-asset systematic investing forum for institutional investors.
The 7th annual Europe EQD event will feature exclusive presentations and panel discussions from leading researchers, portfolio managers and industry practitioners in quantitative strategies. The event also offers opportunities to meet institutional peers and share case studies, while learning about the latest innovations in portfolio diversification.
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On day three, the Socially Responsible Investing Workshop will cover the latest approaches in sustainable investing and systematic ESG specific to derivatives, quantitative investing and ETFs. Attendees will hear the latest case studies covering ESG implementation across asset classes, how responsible investing is adding value, and how challenges surrounding data, monitoring, reporting, dialogue and implementation are being overcome. Attendance to the workshop is limited to institutional investors only.
The Institutional Investing Reception 2022 is by invitation only. You must register to secure a spot in the room. Registrations are subject to approval.
Network with institutional investors and portfolio managers active in multi-asset, volatility, systematic investing and asset allocation and share perspectives on the latest macro and quantitative developments across asset classes and markets.
Sponsored by
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Europe EQD is the largest multi-asset, volatility, ESG and cross-asset systematic investing forum for institutional investors. The 7th annual Europe EQD event will feature exclusive presentations and panel discussions from leading researchers and practitioners in the systematic space across asset classes as well as provide a variety of opportunities for meetings, networking and roundtables.
On day one and two, speakers and panelists will present case studies covering multi-asset investing, volatility, fixed income, global macro as well as traditional alternatives such as commodities.
On day three, the Socially Responsible Investing Workshop will cover the latest approaches in sustainable investing and systematic ESG. Attendees will hear case studies covering ESG implementation across asset classes, how responsible investing can add value, as well as challenges around data, monitoring, reporting, dialogue and implementation. Attendance to the workshop is limited to institutional investors only.
EQD Investor Network attendance is complimentary and for network members and sponsors only. You must register to secure a spot in the room. Registrations are subject to approval.
The EQD Investor Network is a private gathering for asset owners interested or active in innovative fixed income investment approaches, portfolio construction, defensive diversification and responsible investing. A half day of curated discussion will be held in London on March 24.
This network will deliver unique insights from leading buy and sellside institutional investors and also feature roundtable discussions for attendees to discuss current investment challenges and strategies.
This event was originally scheduled for January 24-25, 2022.
Attendance is for sponsoring banks, non-bank sellside and buysiders only. You must register to secure a spot in the room. Registrations are subject to approval.
Europe EQD is the largest multi-asset, volatility, ESG and cross-asset systematic investing forum for institutional investors in EMEA. The 6th annual Europe EQD event allows asset managers, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, insurers, family offices and private banks to network and connect with peers, and learn about the latest approaches to systematic and volatility investing across asset classes and markets. Attendees will also hear case studies on how investors seek to increasingly diversify their portfolios. The content at Europe EQD is shaped by the leading institutional investors and portfolio managers across the EMEA region.
For general event inquiries, please contact events@eqderivatives.com.
Registration for this event is now closed. For questions regarding access, please contact events@eqderivatives.com.
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Join us and BBVA on October 14 to interact face-to-face (virtually) and uncover the latest strategies across global equities.
This event is complimentary and exclusively for non-exchange local participants. You must register to secure a spot in the room. Registrations are subject to approval.
A surge in listings of Chinese tech firms is giving a new impetus to the growth of Hong Kong’s derivatives market. With a wider range of underlying assets, HKEX has been broadening its stock options offering for global investors to tap the potential of China tech. In this forum, panelists will explore new opportunities brought about by the growing popularity of Chinese tech stock options. Key topics include:
The latest trends in Hong Kong’s derivatives market with a focus on China and tech-related products.
Option strategies for trading and managing the volatility of Chinese tech stocks.
The impact of increasing southbound capital from mainland China on the Hong Kong derivatives market.
Speakers include:
Andries Blom, options trader, IMC
Chris Lee, managing director, HKEX
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Registration for this event is now closed. For questions regarding access, please contact events@eqderivatives.com.
Nordic Network attendance is complimentary and for local buyside and sponsors only. You must register to secure a spot in the room. Registrations are subject to approval.
EQDerivatives’ Nordic Network sees Nordic investors interact face-to-face and present on the latest initiatives in portfolio construction and investing with leading global investors, banks and asset managers. In its second year, this invitation-only forum will focus on content as requested by investors, incorporating topics such as ESG, fixed-income diversification, crypto assets, systematic equities, private equity replacement, alongside macro themes such as inflation/reflation and the COVID-19 recovery.
When it comes to innovation, the world looks to initiatives led by Nordic institutional investors. The Nordic Network is the platform for hyper-focused discussions and roundtable deliberations to explore strategies and perspectives.
The Nordic Network will draw on an advisory board of leading investors to determine the most pressing content discussions – and also fine-tune the event format. Current members include:
Christian Kjær, head of liquid markets, ATP, Copenhagen
