Equities Leaders Summit USA 2026 | Buy Side Equity Trading Conference

Where Buy-Side Trading Leaders Stay Ahead

Equities Leaders Summit is the only event built for the full equities trading ecosystem — from asset managers and hedge funds to brokers, banks, and tech innovators. From AI disruption to global volatility, walk away with the tools to adapt faster, trade smarter, and shape the desk of tomorrow.

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2026 Speaker Highlights

John Bright

Head Trader, Global Systematic Trading
Fidelity Investments

Marc Wyatt

Head of Global Trading
T. Rowe Price

Iro Tasitsiomi

Head of AI & Data Science
T. Rowe Price

Hariharan Srinivasan

Enterprise Data Engineering and Analytics Director
Franklin Templeton

Michail Steliaros

Global Head of Equity Portfolio Engineering & Trading
Abu Dhabi Investment Authority

Simon Cohen

Chief Operating Officer – Equity and Multi-Asset Trading
Morgan Stanley Investment Management

Amrita Tiwari

Investment Analytics
New York Life Investment Management

Jason Lenzo

Managing Director, Head of Trading
Russell Investments

Curated Content to Meet Your Trading Needs.

Here's a snapshot of the topics we'll cover this January.

Panel: Around the World in 30 Minutes – The Impact of the Global Macro Environment on Your Trading Desk

Panel: The Yin and Yang of New Trading Venues – Exploring the Point at Which Innovation Gets Curtailed by Too Much Fragmentation

Panel: Optimizing Your Tech Stack for Cross-Asset Trading

Panel: Performance Under Pressure – Maintaining Mental & Physical Health for Sustainable Trading and Nurturing Talent (Open to Buy-Side Only – Off the Record)

Regulator Keynote: New Developments in US Market Structure – Update from the SEC

Spotlight: Tokenizing Equities Securities – The Where, Why & How

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Why Equities Leaders Summit is Rated #1

The Only Open Forum for the Entire Equities Ecosystem

Buy-side, sell-side, platforms, regulators, and technology providers all in one room. Unlike closed-door events, the Equities Leaders Summit gives you the full picture of where market structure, liquidity, and innovation are headed so you can pressure-test your strategy from every angle.

Technical Depth That Translates to Action

From market microstructure and TCA to AI and emerging markets, sessions go far beyond surface-level commentary. The Equities Leaders Summit delivers technical, data-driven insights, benchmarks, and case studies that empower you to refine strategies and make sharper decisions.

High-Impact Networking, Curated for You

Every minute away from the desk matters. That’s why the Equities Leaders Summit builds structured networking into the experience through curated roundtables and peer exchanges, ensuring you connect with the right people in meaningful, productive ways.

Brought to you by the Leaders in Buy-Side Event Organization

Brightest Traders from the Best Firms Attend

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“This event truly addresses the equity trading challenges facing the buy side. An excellent way to learn how my peers are tackling the same issues.“

Brendan Gorman
SVP Trading
Lazard

“Relevant topics, engaging discussions, fantastic attendance from both buy side and sell side and providers, and flawlessly executed.”

Leonid Hmelnitsky
Head of Global Equity Trading
Mellon Capital

“No other event brings together so many buy side alongside major market participants from the full equity trading value chain. A unique networking experience”

Selena Gonzales
Head Trader
Eagle Global Advisors

“This event gave me the unique opportunity to discuss issues facing my daily workflows in small roundtable sessions with a represented peer group of leaders from all size organizations to source current solutions and planting ideas to focus on in the coming year”
Michael Warlan
Head of Global Trading
Third Avenue

“We have definitely gained quality prospects, not just quantity. The open environment and interactive formats have allowed us to gain real insight into our target market and their challenges”
William Devin
Director
RBC

“A great conference from at least two perspectives – insightful sessions with unique content from a diverse panel of speakers, and it attracts a large network of senior trading professionals from the buy and sell side”
Miles Huffman
Head of Quant Analytics
Vanguard

Community in Numbers

Audience Composition Seniority Breakdown Buy-Side Firm Types Full Attendee Breakdown

45%

Buy-Side

35%

Sell-Side

20%

Vendors & Technology

Spanning both buy- and sell-side firms:

22%

C-Level & Founders

57%

Head/Director-Level

12%

VP-LevelManager-Level

8%

Manager-Level

11%

Over $5B

46%

Asset Management Firms

23%

Hedge Funds

15%

Pension Funds

16%

Insurance Funds

Reflecting the full spectrum of our audience:

35%

Asset Managers

10%

Hedge Funds

20%

Investment Banks

5%

Exchanges

15%

Technology Providers

10%

Brokers

5%

Regulatory Bodies

Let's Connect & Create a Custom Experience

Hi, I'm Madalina, the Sponsorship Director for Equities Leaders Summit I’m here to help you maximize your experience by designing a sponsorship to fit your exact needs. Reach out here and I'll be in touch within 24 hours!

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