The registration desk is located outside the lower level elevator doors (-1 floor) and will remain open throughout the entire conference. All coffee breaks are located in Gran Saló Gaudí 1 and 2.
Located in Saló Picasso
Exclusive, For Women Only | Please join EQDerivatives for this exclusive breakfast that will provide a unique chance to meet and discuss the latest developments and opportunities in volatility, multi-asset and systematic investing.
For more information, please reach out to registration@eqderivatives.com.
All main sessions are located in Gran Saló Gaudí 3 and 4.
Laura Lalinde, chief executive officer, EQDerivatives
Jonas Thulin, chief investment officer, AP3
Anshul Gupta, global head of QIS research, Barclays
Moderator
Brian Fleming, head of cross asset quantitative research, Societe Generale
Panelists
Located in Gran Saló Gaudí 1 and 2
Exclusive, Registration Required | Breakout sessions will feature working group style in depth discussions and the opportunity to explore topics with peers. Topics will be announced soon. Registration for specific breakouts is required and subject to approval.
Sponsor private sessions and one-on-one meetings will take place during this time.
Exclusive, Registration Required
Navigating China’s Growth Drivers — A Re-introduction to HKEX sponsored by HKEX
Located in Saló Albéniz
Take More Risk! Enhancing Your Market Beta with QIS sponsored by Macquarie
Located in Saló Picasso
Located in Gran Saló Gaudí 1 and 2
Exclusive, Registration Required
Accessing Quantitative Investment Strategies via Eurex Listed Derivatives sponsored by Eurex
Located in Saló Albéniz
Derivatives at the Forefront — An Interactive Discussion of the Key Topics Driving Buy-Side Decision-Making sponsored by Susquehanna
Located in Saló Picasso
Moderator
Mezhgan Qabool, head of sales EMEA, Eurex
Panelists
Walter Cegarra, head of institutional solutions, financial products, Marex Solutions
Artur Sepp, global head of investment services quant group, LGT Private Banking
Moderator
Philipp Schultze, head of sales Western and Southern Europe, Eurex
Panelists
Located in Gran Saló Gaudí 1 and 2
Abhinandan Deb, managing director, Bank of America
Andrew Warwick, senior portfolio manager, Fortem Capital
Vivek Anand, head of portfolio construction, DB quantitative research
Moderator
Arnaud Jobert, managing director, global head of equities structuring, co-head global cross-asset investable indices, JPMorgan
Panelists
Located in Gehry (2nd floor)
The registration desk is located outside the lower level elevator doors (-1 floor) and will remain open throughout the entire conference. All coffee breaks are located in Gran Saló Gaudí 1 and 2.
Daniel Buncic, professor of finance, Stockholm Business School (Stockholm University)
Moderator
Georgia Reynolds, editor, EQDerivatives
Panelists
Located in Gran Saló Gaudí 1 and 2
Moderator
Stephan Kessler, global head of quantitative investment strategy research, Morgan Stanley
Panelists
Moderator
Sarju Gudka, director, derivatives sales, Cboe Global Markets
Panelists
Chris Jacobson, co-head derivative strategy, Susquehanna
Chris Murphy, co-head derivative strategy, Susquehanna
Located in Gran Saló Gaudí Foyer
Anthony Morris, managing director, global head of quantitative strategies, Nomura
Moderator
Arpita Nigam, head of capital markets, Parameta Solutions
Panelists
Moderator
Tim Edwards, managing director and global head of index investment strategy, S&P Dow Jones Indices
Panelists
Moderator
Anand Popatlal, executive director, derivatives data business development, S&P Global Market Intelligence
Panelists
Andrew Beer, co-founder and managing member at DBi, partner of iM Global Partner
Moderator
Farouk Jivraj, strategic advisor to liquid alternatives/QIS ecosystem; senior teaching fellow, Imperial Business School
Panelist
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:
You must register to secure a spot in the room. Registrations are subject to approval.
Attendees from key buy- and sell-side firms
A strong and continued track record
Time for networking and engaging with key counterparties, peers and experts
Diverse speakers from a range of institutions
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.
Hear directly from those shaping the future.
Build genuine relationships with the right professionals.
Take home strategies and insights you can put to work.
Hotel Arts Barcelona
Carrer de la Marina, 19-21,
Ciutat Vella, 08005 Barcelona
Spain
For registration questions, contact registration@eqderivatives.com
For general event inquiries, contact events@eqderivatives.com
Discover targeted sponsorship opportunities. Raise visibility. Build relationships. Connect with senior professionals across global financial markets.
Share your insights with a global audience of senior professionals. Raise your profile. Lead the dialogue on volatility, QIS and equity derivatives.
