The FIX Trading Community is pleased to announce the Frankfurt Forum 2026, bringing together trading professionals, market participants and industry experts for an afternoon of discussion, practical insight and networking in Frankfurt.

Building on the Frankfurt Regional Meeting, the event is being developed with a stronger focus on the issues affecting both the German and wider European markets. The programme will combine market, regulatory and technical perspectives, with content designed for buy-side firms, sell-side firms, trading venues, solution providers and other industry participants.

What to expect

The agenda is expected to feature a mix of panel discussions, expert presentations and interactive sessions, giving attendees the opportunity to explore current market developments and discuss their practical impact.

Topics include:

• Developments in fixed income trading, including market structure, platform competition, electronification and the consolidated tape
• German and European regulatory developments
• Digital assets, tokenisation and evolving market infrastructure
• Artificial intelligence and compliance
• Transparency, execution analysis and the information available to buy-side firms
• Updates on FIX Trading Community initiatives and working groups

The programme is also expected to include interactive sessions focused on practical takeaways, providing participants with an opportunity to contribute to the discussion and help shape future industry work. ,

Who should attend?

The Frankfurt Forum is aimed at professionals working across electronic trading and the wider capital markets, including:

• Buy-side and sell-side trading professionals
• Fixed income and equities market participants
• Fund managers
• Trading venues and platform providers
• Regulators and industry associations
• Technology, operations and compliance professionals
• FIX Trading Community members and working group participants

The 2026 event is being planned with a particular emphasis on increasing participation from active market practitioners and creating a forum where trading, market and technical perspectives can be brought together.

Networking reception

Following the afternoon programme, attendees will be invited to continue the conversation with speakers, fellow delegates and members of the FIX Trading Community at a networking reception.

Registration

Registration information will be announced shortly.

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