Agenda

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7:30 am - 7:30 pm

January 18, 2027

Main Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Private Meetings

Networking Reception

8:30 am - 4:30 pm

January 19, 2027

Main Sessions

Breakout Sessions

Private Meetings

Networking Lunch

Europe EQD 2027

Ten years of insight. One unmissable event. Buyside derivative players from across Europe connect in Barcelona to start the year with an immersive exploration of strategies and innovative products. This busy event efficiently delivers compelling main stage sessions, private meetings and extensive networking with 390+ top-tier peers and providers.
Registration closes: January 15, 2027
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Barcelona,  Spain
Book your room by: December 25, 2026
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Barcelona,  Spain
Book your room by: December 25, 2026

Event details

Ten years of insight. One unmissable event.
Europe EQD 2027 marks 10 years of innovation in systematic, volatility and cross-asset investing!

Join your peers from across the globe at the largest multi-asset, volatility and cross-asset derivatives forum in Europe. This special 10th anniversary edition will deliver exclusive insights from portfolio managers, traders, quantitative researchers and industry leaders shaping the future of systematic, cross-asset derivatives strategies.

A decade on, Europe EQD continues to set the agenda for cutting-edge thinking across multi-asset, volatility, tactical asset allocation and global macro, with a focus on flow and real world execution. The two-day event explores how futures, options and QIS are used across asset classes for risk management and alpha generation.

Who can attend:

  • Asset Owners
  • Asset Managers
  • Non-Bank Sellside
  • Sponsoring Organizations
  • 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.

390+

Attendees from key buy- and sell-side firms

10 years

A strong and continued track record

7+ hours

Time for networking and engaging with key counterparties, peers and experts

60+

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.

Hear directly from those shaping the future.

Build genuine relationships with the right professionals.

Take home strategies and insights you can put to work.

Featured Speakers

Want a preview of what’s coming?

Check out last year’s agenda and speaker lineup to get a feel for what’s ahead.

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Venue details

Hotel Arts Barcelona

Carrer de la Marina, 19-21, Ciutat Vella, 08005 Barcelona, Spain

Registration Questions

For registration questions, contact registration@eqderivatives.com

General Questions

For general event inquiries, contact events@eqderivatives.com

Topics of the conference are quite technical and they are relevant in today's world. It helps listen to our peers on relevant topics and discuss ideas. It also helps in developing new ideas that can contribute to our daily job and long term objectives.

Angel Garcia Unzue | associate, investment risk, Qatar Investment Authority

For my business, the event is where idea generation and business development come together.

Andreas Krysl | chief investment officer, Vivace Capital GmbH

EQD is a great event for:

- opportunity to discuss with many potential clients at the same place

- networking with peers

- learning about the recent market evolution

Aous Labbane | founder, Jasmin Capital and Consulting

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 

Talks were topical and dug into current investor questions around QIS, defensive strategies and portable alpha. Great opportunities to network between sessions too.

Harry Moore | senior client portfolio manager, Man AHL

The event has established itself as the best venue to see colleagues, counterparts and investors in a relax but professional setting.

Berouz Fatemi | chief investment officer, paladin tail risk strategy, Investcorp-Tages

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

Widening our end client network and ensuring the end investors know what products, initiatives etc are happening in our market and helping resolve any barriers to entry into them.

Robert Newcombe | senior vice president, global client development, HKEX

Snaps from the previous events

Put your brand where it matters: in front of decision-makers

Discover targeted sponsorship opportunities. Raise visibility. Build relationships. Connect with senior professionals across global financial markets.

Take the stage where market-shaping conversations are happening

Share your insights with a global audience of senior professionals. Raise your profile. Lead the dialogue on volatility, QIS and equity derivatives.

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