Agenda
* All sessions are listed as Eastern Time
Monday, May 5, 2025
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Registration Welcome, Featuring Refreshments |
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Listed Options Market Structure Working Group (LOMSWG) Meeting - By Invitation |
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Options Industry Council Roundtable Meeting - By Invitation |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
STA Retail Advisory Committee - By Invitation |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
STA Listed Options Committee Meeting - By Invitation |
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
SIFMA Listed Options Committee - By Invitation |
3:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. |
Welcome |
3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Fireside Chat TBD |
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. |
State of the Industry 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. |
6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. |
OCC & Exchange Welcome Reception - The Pavilion |
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. |
Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
The Evolution of Retail Options Trading: Navigating Change in a Dynamic Landscape 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. |
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
The Rise of Defined Outcome ETFs: Opportunities and Impacts on Options and Futures Markets 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. |
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Break |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Keynote Speaker - Maurice Conti Maurice Conti is among the architects of the cutting-edge emerging technologies that are evolving humanity and the world around us: Artificial Intelligence, immersive reality (AR/VR/XR), advanced robotics and manufacturing, and technology for sustainability. He is a rare blend of hands–on practitioner and big thinker. |
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
Lunch |
1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. |
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. |
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. |
Shaping the Future of Options Education Empowering the Next Generation 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. |
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. |
Surf's Up Networking Event |
6:00 p.m. - TBD |
Free Evening |
Thursday, May 8, 2025
7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
Registration Open |
7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. |
Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. |
Navigating Market Trends: Buyside Perspectives in Options Trading This discussion will focus on the buyside's view of the evolving options market, covering topics such as flexibility in trading strategies, the impact of new technologies, and how innovations in index and ETF products are influencing portfolio construction and risk management. |
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. |
Decoding D.C.: A New Administration and a New Congress Could Mean Another Major Rewrite of the U.S. Tax Code The new 119th Congress features new leaders on a number of committees relevant to the financial services industry, and a number of initiatives that could impact options, including a comprehensive tax package, digital asset legislation and potential legislative changes for capital markets. This session will provide an update on policy proposals that may impact the U.S. options markets. Washington representatives from across the industry will discuss their legislative advocacy efforts in Washington DC on behalf of the U.S. options industry and share their predictions for the current Congress. |
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Break |
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. |
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. |
1:30 p.m. Shotgun - TBD |
Golf Outing | The Palmer Course |
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Pickleball Mixer |