Now in its 13th year, A-Team Group’s TradingTech Briefing New York returns on June 24th to convene leading technologists, strategists, and innovators from across the buy side and sell side for a focused look at how trading infrastructure is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing market landscape.
From AI-powered transformation in the front office to the operational implications of 24/7 trading, this year’s agenda zeroes in on real-world strategies for driving performance, agility, and resilience across trading technology teams.Whether you’re re-architecting legacy platforms, navigating the shift from monolithic to modular systems, or rethinking how best to deploy engineering talent, this briefing offers a timely opportunity to benchmark your approach against peers and gain insight into where capital markets technology is heading.
AI Takes the Front Seat
With generative AI, large language models, and intelligent automation maturing fast, the front office is no longer just experimenting, it’s ‘operationalising’. Sessions at this year’s event will explore how AI is being deployed to streamline workflows, enhance decision-making, and boost productivity across trading desks.
Expect practical perspectives on AI integration from both vendor and practitioner viewpoints, including key insights into where firms are seeing real ROI and where challenges still persist around data, explainability, and control.
Modular Architectures and the ‘Buy-and-Build’ Continuum
Legacy monoliths are under increasing strain as firms seek more adaptable, componentised technology stacks. This year’s briefing will dive into modular architecture strategies with case studies and panel discussions exploring the practical realities of decoupling legacy platforms and embracing a more agile, service-based approach.
Dan Schleifer, President and Co-Founder, Interop.io, will host a KeyNote Fireside Chat with Tom Herren, Director of Engineering – FICC Technology at TD Securities, drilling down into why modularity is the key to flexibility, scalability, and easier upgrades. “TD Securities is leading by example when it comes to real-world interoperability – taking a practical, modular approach that puts user workflows at the centre of their desktop and application strategy,” says Schleifer. “Our fireside chat explores the processes Tom and his team took to get there, and ultimately what it takes for interop initiatives to be successful.”
Engineering Time and Infrastructure
Another theme running through the agenda is how firms are re-evaluating the allocation of engineering resources. A keynote fireside chat looking at the best use of engineers’ time will unpack whether it makes more sense to focus internal talent on differentiating capabilities versus delegating more commoditised infrastructure to managed service providers.
This ties directly into sessions on managed solutions and interoperability, as firms look to balance cost, control, and scalability, particularly as trading hours extend and operational demands increase.
24/7 Trading and the Operational Shift It Demands
The move toward 24/7 markets is no longer theoretical. As crypto, digital assets, and global market convergence begin to influence trading hours across asset classes, the implications for infrastructure and operations are becoming urgent.
Panellists will address the real-world pressures of “always-on” trading environments, from latency and resiliency to staffing models and incident response. For trading tech leaders grappling with the trade-offs of continuous operations, these discussions will be especially relevant.
A Focused, Actionable Agenda for Trading Technology Leaders
TradingTech Briefing NYC is designed specifically for professionals involved in front-office trading technology, infrastructure, and operations. With a concise, high-impact agenda and a senior-level audience, the event delivers practical value in a concentrated format.
If your mandate involves driving performance, optimising technology strategy, or aligning infrastructure with future market realities, this year’s event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with peers, hear from innovators, and return with actionable insights.
Learn more and view the full agenda here or register below.
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