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.

• Moderator: Tommy Martin, Chief Strategy Officer, Dash Financial Technologies

Panelists:

• Annabelle Baldwin, Chief Revenue Officer, SpiderRock
• Shawn Cruz, Business Development Lead, IMC
• Geralyn Endo, Head of Options Business Development, MEMX

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.

• Moderator: Jessica Inskip, Director of Investor Research, StockBrokers.com
  
  
• Panelists:
• Mark Benzaquen, Principal, Investor Education, OCC
• Jermal Chandler, Head of Options Strategy, tastytrade
• Brent Kochuba, Founder, SpotGamma

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.

• Moderator: Ivan Brown, Chief Operating Officer, Options, IEX
  
  Panelists:
• Steve Crutchfield, Head of Business Development, Chicago Trading Company
• Joe Mazzola, Director, Trading & Education, Charles Schwab & Co
• Nate Pomeroy, Principal, Wolverine Trading