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OPTIC 2023 (Operations, Post-Trade, Technology & Innovation Conference)

17 - 18 October 2023
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Radisson Collection Hotel, Brussels, Belgium

Overview

OPTIC is returning for its second year! AFME’s annual Operations, Post-Trade, Technology & Innovation conference brings together the industry’s leading voices, to discuss the role of technology in developing capital markets in Europe, with particular focus on the world of operations and post trade.

OPTIC 2023 will take place in Brussels, with a two-day agenda packed with keynote addresses from regulatory authorities, thought-provoking panels and speeches from Europe's leading financial institutions, and ample networking opportunities for attendees. 

Delegates will hear from practitioners, technologists, and policymakers on the most important innovations happening here and now, and what the future landscape might look like. Our expert speakers will discuss the opportunities and challenges that are unique to Europe, and contemplate whether the capital markets ecosystem, and its underpinning regulatory framework, is well-positioned to support innovation.

As many initiatives move into their ‘delivery’ phase, the need for collaboration has emerged as a key trend. Join us to hear practical, real-world examples of how organisations from the public and private sector are collaborating innovatively, and working together to solve common challenges.

Another key theme across the conference will be the role of data in delivering change, including how data can be leveraged by banks, regulators and infrastructures to drive strategy, and how new technologies are changing the way in which we store and share data.

Join us on the second day for ‘Digital Assets Day’, as we take a deep-dive on the rapidly evolving digital assets landscape. We focus on the underlying technologies of DLT and tokenisation, and consider to what extent they will be leveraged to transform traditional markets.

This event is attended by senior capital market professionals working in operations, post-trade, technology, regulation, and policy. 

Registration fees:
• AFME member: €899 + VAT
• Non member: €1249 + VAT

Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time

Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group booking.

Complimentary subject to verification:
• Investor: promo code INVESTOR
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Press: promo code PRESS for in person attendance or VIRTUALPRESS to receive a live stream link (this link is only available to press)

Note: Promo codes are case sensitive

Who Attends

  1. Heads of post trade
  2. Investors
  3. COOs
  4. Market structure specialists
  5. Regulators
  6. Policymakers
  7. Clearing and settlement houses
  8. Law firms
  9. Consultancies
  10. Trading platforms and technology providers
  11. Financial associations
  12. AFME members
  13. Investment banks
  14. European supervisory authorities
  15. National competent authorities
  16. Clearing and settlement houses
  17. Exchanges
  18. Asset managers
  19. Technology providers
  20. Professional services
  21. Fintech start-ups

Why Attend

  1. Hear keynote speeches from global industry, technology and regulatory leaders
  2. 70+ leading speakers representing global banks, service providers, policymakers and regulators
  3. Network with a European audience of over 350 senior registrants
  4. Over ten hours of dedicated networking in the exhibition space
  5. Exclusive content delivered over three half days of high-level debate and discussion. Content designed and driven by market participants
Event is now Closed
Date17 - 18 October 2023
Time9:00 am - 5:00 pm
LocationRadisson Collection Hotel, Brussels, BelgiumShow on map

Learn more about membership here.

All registrations are subject to AFME approval.

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