The Biggest Buy Side FX Conference

09/22/2023

TradeTech FX Europe is the biggest Buy Side FX Conference. Our event also provides a credible platform for our sponsors to position themselves as leaders in the foreign exchange space, in front of over 300 buy side Heads of FX trading and portfolio management from Europe’s leading buy side firms.

In September 2023, we had 800+ attendees join us for 3 days in the beautiful city of Paris, France! The industry came together to network and share their strategies for 2023 so far, and their plans for the rest of the year. We had 3 entire days of networking, with a total of 116 speakers and 43 sessions, plus a mix of interactive roundtables and workshops. Not just this, we also had networking experiences from our Drinks in the Windo SkyBar to our TradeTech FX Fairground Drinks Reception!

Here’s a look at just a few of the companies that were represented at TradeTech FX:

AXA Investment Managers, Aberdeen Asset Management, Aberdeen Standard Investments, Algebris Investments, Amundi Asset Management, APG, Aston Capital Management, Aviva Investors, Baillie Gifford, Barings, BNY Mellon, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Asset Management, Goldman Sachs, Insight Investment, Legal & General Investment Management, M&G Investments, Natixis Asset Management, Nordeam, PGGM, T.Rowe Price, UBS Asset Management, Union Investment & Wellington Management

"What a fantastic few days in Paris! It was brilliant to connect with friends and clients both old and new, and some great discussions had. A bientôt, Paris and thank you TradeTech FX for hosting a great event!" - Alex Findlay, Vice President - Global FX Broker Relationships, FlexTrade


The Full Spectrum of FX Trading and Portfolio Management Leaders

More than ever, FX trading and portfolio management leaders require the support of a great firm. Companies are looking for innovative ways to measure, increase, and monitor the efficiency of their foreign exchange trading in an ever-changing environment. At TradeTech FX Europe, you would have met the full spectrum of senior industry leading professionals, all looking for solutions in the next 6-12 months, in one place.

The audience breakdown at TradeTech FX Europe read as follows:

  • CEO - 8%
  • Director - 18%
  • Head - 30%
  • Manager - 14%
  • Partner - 6%
  • Senior - 11%
  • Trader - 13%

View the full list of attendees here.


An Unrivalled Speaker Faculty

We had a fantastic roster of industry professionals speaking at TradeTech FX, covering all the pressing challenges and opportunities faced by senior heads of FX trading and portfolio management from Europe’s leading buy side firms.

  • Inés de Trémiolles, Global Head of Trading, BNP Paribas Asset Management
  • Christophe Morel, Chief Economist and Head of Global Tactical Asset Allocation, Groupama Asset Management
  • Toby Baker, Head of FX Trading, T. Rowe Price
  • Gordon Noonan, Head of FX & Rates Trading, Schroders
  • Elke Wenzler, Head of Trading, MEAG
  • Brigitte Le Bris, Managing Director, Global Head of Fixed Income & FX, Ostrum Asset Management
  • Benjamin Mahe, Head of Electronic Trading and Data, AXA Investment Managers
  • Andreas Koenig, Global Head of Currency Management, Amundi Asset Management
  • Stephen Li Jen, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Eurizon Capital
  • Caroline Houdril, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager, Schroders

These are just 10 of the brilliant speakers we heard from at TradeTech FX Europe 2023.

Take a look at the full speaker line up and topics discussed by downloading our agenda here.

"HSBC was delighted to have been a part of this event at the Palais des Congrès in Paris networking with clients around the HSBC stand as well as participating in panels and roundtables. Thank you to everyone who joined the TradeTech FX event!" - HSBC Global Banking and Markets, Sponsor of TradeTech FX Europe 2023


Social Media Was Buzzing

There was a great buzz on social media whilst TradeTech FX was taking place. Here’s a look at some of our favourite posts on LinkedIn:

Elysium, Sponsor of TradeTech FX EU 2023 – “Last week in Paris, TradeTech FX once again impressed with an exceptional event. Elysium extends our heartfelt thanks to the entire TradeTech FX team for their dedication in making the event a success. We're grateful for the chance to reconnect with valued clients and engage with inspiring industry peers. These interactions remind us of the strength of our industry and the importance of collaboration. Let's shape the future of finance together!”

SmartTrade, Sponsor of TradeTech FX EU 2023 – “We had an amazing time at last week's TradeTech FX event in Paris, organized by the excellent team at Worldwide Business Research (WBR). We'd like to extend our thanks to all the attendees who contributed to making this event a resounding success! It was a pleasure to gather in Paris and reconnect with familiar faces, as well as make new connections within the industry.”

We even had a social competition running throughout the course of the conference, with the chance to win some amazing prizes!


SAVE THE DATE

TradeTech FX 2024: 16 - 18 September 2024, Mövenpick Hotel, Amsterdam

TradeTech FX 2024 is already starting to take shape, with some sponsors already booked in for next year. Sponsorship opportunities are available for TradeTech FX 2024 now. If you want the chance to be introduced to your next client – get in touch with our team!

Get in touch here.

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