TradeTech is the world’s premier forum dedicated to high-level discussion on the major challenges facing the equity trading market, with a particular focus on the rapid development of trading technology and the constantly evolving market structure.

TradeTech is sure to be the most valuable time for our attendees off their trading desk of the year, specifically designed to equip them with the very best skill sets and ensure that they make the most of the technology tools and trading strategies to effectively tackle the current and future trading landscape.

- The US Perspective: What Europe Can Learn From The US Marketplace
- Exchanges Vs. MTF’s: Six Months Post-MiFID, Where Are We In The Battle For Supremacy?
- The Future Of The Buy And Sell Side – Where Is The Empowerment Of The Buy Side Leading?

- Betsy Anderson, Head of Centralised Dealing, Resolution Asset Management
- Kent Rossiter, Head of Asia Pacific Trading, RCM
- Caroline Taylor, Managing Director and Head of Trading, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Brian Mitchell, Head of Dealing and Portfolio Control, Baring Asset Management
- Daemon Bear, Head of Dealing, JPMorgan Asset Management

- John Simpson, Broadcaster & World Affairs Editor - In 1991, John Simpson was the BBC's key correspondent in Baghdad during the Gulf War, staying in the city despite being ordered to leave by his employers. Since he became the editor of the BBC's World Affairs Unit, the stories he has covered chart the major upheavals in world history. He was in Romania as Ceaucescu fell, and in South Africa as Nelson Mandela was released. He has witnessed 30 years of upheaval in all corners of the globe, and will be sharing his perspective as our keynote guest speaker
- Peter Grauer, Chairman of Bloomberg L.P. will be giving a global perspective on industry trends in the wake of the credit crunch
- Michael Covel, President and Founder of Trend Following will be interviewing two leading traders for their insights into the trading world, Salem Abraham, President of Abraham Trading Company and Peter Borish, Director and Board Member of Pali Capital
- Professor Dave Cliff, Department of Computer Science, University of Bristol will be speaking on the future of technology innovation in financial markets
- Omid Djalili, the UK’s leading stand up, will host the TradeTech Awards

Buy Side Only Networking and Benchmarking Opportunities
In 2008 there is more than double the amount of time on the agenda for the buy side to come together in exclusive, closed-door Roundtables, ensuring they meet the right people and gain real-world perspective from their peers.

We’ve increased the amount of Panel Discussions, Debates, Q&A and Interactive Voting sessions to ensure participants derive the most value from the conference topics, and can truly feel involved in the agenda.

Our 22nd April Focus Day gives attendees the opportunity to discover optimal strategies for their trading desk in the new regulatory landscape, with an in-depth ‘post-mortem’ of the post-MiFID world.

More hedge fund speakers than ever before, with their specific impact on the trading industry also discussed in detail, and examining the increasing trend of traditional buy side firms launching alternative products.

With a focus on emerging and frontier markets, the trading of alternative asset classes, market data needs and the very latest technology and liquidity solutions, TradeTech will provide participants with the information and insight on the key topics they need to know.

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