09:00 EDT
Opening & welcome
A brief welcome and introduction to the day’s themes and speakers.
Moderator: Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex
09:05 EDT
Session: Membership and Buy-side Access Models: Reduced Fees and Lower Latency
Trading memberships offer significant advantages, including substantial fee savings. This session will cover different membership types, available incentives, onboarding requirements, and key regulatory developments that may impact your firm.
Moderator: Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex
Speaker:
Dominic Cole, Head of Global Key Account Management, Deutsche Börse Group
09:50 EDT
Session: New Avenues to Connect to Eurex: From Sponsored Access to 1 GB “Prime”
In 2025, Eurex introduced new connectivity options specifically designed for the buy-side, including Sponsored Access and 1 GB Prime. This session explores these solutions and highlights their value for buy-side firms.
Moderator: Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex
Speakers:
Marcel Rothacker, Head of Derivatives Trading Development, Eurex
Tim Gits, Sales Americas, Eurex
Fabien Pichard, Vice President, Listed Derivatives Execution Solutions, Deutsche Bank
Ryan Whelan, Head of US Listed Derivatives Execution, Deutsche Bank
10:25 EDT
Session: EnLight, Improve, and Crossing: Accessing Liquidity Outside the Order Book
Tap into underutilized and often free liquidity pools. Following an overview of recent improvements in order book depth, we will demonstrate how to use Eurex functionalities such as Improve and EnLight to source liquidity effectively.
Moderator: Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex
Speakers:
Thomas Martin, Market and Business Development & Derivatives Trading Development, Eurex
Markus-Alexander Flesch, Member of EGAG Executive Board, Eurex
Brian Coffaro, Global Head of Futures and Options Trading, Bloomberg
Anna Whitlow, Managing Director, Head of EMEA Listed Derivatives Execution, Goldman Sachs
11:20 EDT
Session: OTC and Repo Clearing: Margin Efficiencies, Cost Savings, and Regulatory Considerations
With over €50 trillion in open interest, both Eurex’s cleared repo and OTC offerings significantly reduce counterparty risk while delivering substantial cross margining efficiencies. This session explores both offerings, outlines the requirements for participation, and highlights the key regulatory considerations market participants should take into account.
Moderator: Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex
Speakers:
Chris Dopp, Client Solutions & Cross Product Innovation, Eurex
Frank Odendall, General Manager Eurex Repo GmbH & Head of Eurex Funding & Financing Products & Markets, Eurex Repo GmbH
11:50 EDT
Session: New Enhancements to Data Offerings: Analytics and Use Cases
Get ahead of the significant market data enhancements coming in 2026. This session prepares you for changes to Deutsche Börse Group’s analytics and real-time data platforms by reviewing current offerings, outlining what’s new, and demonstrating practical use cases.
Moderator: Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex
Speaker:
Stefan Schlamp, Head of Quantitative Analytics, Deutsche Börse Group
12:35 EDT
Fireside Chat: Outlook: What's Next from Eurex
Get a glimpse into the future. This session briefly previews the next wave of market design initiatives and functionalities Eurex has in development for its global trading community.
Moderator: Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex
Speaker:
André Eue, Head of Market Development Trading & Clearing, Eurex
12:45 EDT
Closing Remarks
A short wrap-up summarizing the key takeaways from the day and offering relevant resources.
Moderator: Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex