Tech Day
2024
October 9,
W Marriott, Amsterdam
Technology of the Future
Navigating Solutions for
Exchanges
Join the AFM and Exberry Tech Day on October 9 in Amsterdam and listen to speakers and panelists engaging into expert discussions on the Future of Technology of Exchanges and Clearing Houses!
The Workshop will tackle topics such as:
- Rising cloud-based solutions for exchanges and clearing houses
- Cloud-based exchange case studies
- Tech threats and opportunities for exchanges and clearing houses
- Trends in data analytics and data management
- From green bonds to carbon and ESG 2.0
Agenda
Venue: W Marriott Hotel Amsterdam
09:00-09:05
Conference Welcoming Remarks
- Pat Kenny, Chairman, Association of Futures Markets
- Guy Melamed, Exberry Co-Founder & CEO
09:05-09:30
Keynote Presentation
- Hanzo van Beusekom, Member of the Board Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (AFM)
09:30–10:30
Session 1: Cloud-based Exchange and Clearing Solutions on the Rise
Challenges faced by exchanges when migrating to the cloud | enhancing scalebility, flexibility and cost efficiency via cloud | considerations for selecting cloud service providers | cloud-based solutions reshaping traditional exchange operations | future trends of cloud-based exchange solutions | leveraging cloud technologies to stay competitive and to adapt to changing regulatory landscape | impact of future operations and critical mission systems
Moderator:
Guy Melamed, Exberry Co-Founder & CEO
Panelists:
- Alex Mirarchi, Principal Capital Markets Specialist, Amazon Web Services
- Hamish Adourian, Head of Sales and Marketing, Sinara
- Ayodeji Balogun, Group Chief Executive Officer, AFEX
- Stuart Turner, Chairman, Avenir Technology Limited
11:00–12:30
Session 2: Case Studies for Cloud-Based Exchanges: Abaxx and Aws
Abaxx introduction and background Procurement decisions - why cloud and why SaaS?
Agile delivery methods, and frequent sprint releases - how have you adopted these for a regulated market?
Exberry delivery project - organization and delivery method Requirements gathering and change management through the project and how to achieve shorted possible time to market AWS - cloud infrastructure considerations. Anything tailored or adopted to MAS or Abaxx specific requirements?
Go-live and live production - what is the experience thus far?
Moderator:
Daniel McElduff , President, Strategy and Development at Abaxx Exchange
Panelists:
- Alex Mirarchi, Principal Capital Markets Specialist, Amazon Web Services
- Peter Fredriksson, Executive Chairman, Baymarkets
- Nicholas Garrow, Chief Revenue Officer, Trading Technologies
- Pat Kenny, VP, CQG
- Magnus Almqvist, Head of Sales, Exberry
14:00–14:45
Session 3: Tech Threats and Opportunities for Exchanges and Clearing Houses
Major threats and opportunities | How can exchanges and clearing houses use the strength of their existing technology in a changing world | AI | cyber security | low code – no code solutions for small exchanges
Moderator:
Chris Sturgess, President, AFM
Panelists:
- Anelisa Matutu, Head, Commodity and Capital Markets, JSE
- Frank Mwiti, CEO, Nairobi Securities Exchange
- Rafael Plata, Secretary General, European Association of CCP Clearing Houses
- Clive Furness, CEO, Contango
14:45–15:30
Session 4: Trends in Data Analytics and Data Management
Latest initiatives by exchanges in the data analytics space | How AI is contributing to improved data mining | Latest innovation by regulators to improve assessment of market activity | Opportunities in managing data across the exchange platform | Next big opportunities in the data space for emerging markets.
Moderator:
Patrick Young, Founder, Exchange Invest
Panelists:
- Albert Menkveld, Professor of Finance, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- Mark Schaedel, CEO, DataBP
- Paul Humphrey, CEO, BMLL Technologies
- Louisjan Bonthuys, VP of Engineering HousingAnywhere
16:00–16:45
Session 5: From Green Bonds to Carbon and ESG 2.0
How do we get to 0 carbon? | How can capital markets help fund and fuel the necessary investments | Will these make an attractive return or will issuers depends largely on altruistic investors | Voluntary offset markets | Challenges in creating a green bond market | Innovative new bond structures
Moderator:
Dr Rene Karsenti, Senior Advisor, Former President of International Capital Market Association
Panelists:
- Paul Wightman, Senior Director, Product and Research, CME Group
- Richard Wilson, Managing Director, Incubex Lt.
16:45–17:30
Session 6: Surprise session!
Stay with us for the final session and meet Itamar Gilboa, an internationally acclaimed artist based in Amsterdam whose work explores connection between art, technology, science and environment.
Gilboa creates thought-provoking immerse sculptural installations that are relevant in both poetic and academic spheres of thinking about identity. Very intimate details become statistics which morph into compelling narratives that captivate the viewers’ imagination!
Do not miss the opportunity of meeting Gilboa and experiencing his art!
17:30
Speakers
Pat Kenny
Senior Vice President of client relations for CQG, AFM Chairman
Guy Melamed
Co-Founder & CEO, Exberry
Hanzo van Beusekom
Member of the Executive Board at Autoriteit Financiële Markten
René Karsenti
Senior Adviser, former President at ICMA - International Capital Market Association
Chris Sturgess
President of the Association of Futures Markets
Patrick Young
Founder, Exchange Invest
Daniel McElduff
President, Strategy and Development at Abaxx Exchange
Anelisa Matutu
Head, Commodity and Capital Markets, JSE
Paul Wightman
Senior Director, Product and Research, CME Group
Ayodeji Balogun
Group Chief Executive Officer AFEX
Hamish Adourian
Head of Sales and Marketing at Sinara
Peter Fredriksson
Executive chairman, Baymarkets AS
Nicholas Garrow
Chief Revenue Officer Trading Technologies
Alex Mirarchi
Principal Capital Markets Specialist, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Albert Menkveld
Professor of Finance, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Rafael Plata
Secretary General, European Association of CCP Clearing Houses (EACH)
Stuart Turner
Chairman, Avenir Technology Ltd.
Paul Humphrey
CEO, BMLL Technologies
Magnus Almqvist
Head of Sales, Exberry
Louisjan Bonthuys
VP of Engineering HousingAnywhere
Mark Schaedel
CEO, DataBP
Richard Wilson
Managing Director
Incubex Lt.
Clive Furness
CEO, Contango
Frank Mwiti
CEO, Nairobi Securities Exchange
About
The Association of Futures Markets (AFM) is a not-for-profit association formally established in 1998 in Buenos Aires, Argentina by 10 founder / members: Budapest Commodity Exchange, the Central Clearing House and Depository Ltd. of Budapest, the Romanian Commodities Exchange, the Buenos Aires Futures Exchange, the Amsterdam Commodity Exchange, South African Futures Exchange, the Warsaw Commodity Exchange, and the Malaysian Derivatives Exchange.
The prime objectives of the Association were to promote and encourage the establishment of new derivative and related markets and to organize international conferences to promote communication among members enabling them to strengthen their relationship and to transfer and share information and experience. This has since become the underlying ethos of the AFM which has become increasingly important in today’s fast moving markets.
Exberry is an independent technology vendor specialising in cutting-edge trading technologies for exchanges. We offer a comprehensive suite of solutions and services to power robust and efficient exchange infrastructures. Our agnostic approach allows our technologies to be adaptable to any market environment, whether in the cloud, bare metal, or on-premises. Through our mission, we are dedicated to empowering exchanges and market operators with the tools and technologies they need to stay ahead of the curve, drive innovation, and create thriving marketplaces that benefit both market participants and the broader economy.
