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The Times of Trading 2026 events calendar tracks 14 upcoming trading, financial and market-related events across the UAE, India, Europe, Asia and the United States. The calendar covers retail trading conferences, fintech gatherings, digital-asset conferences and trading-technology forums. Asset classes represented include forex, equities, crypto, commodities, bonds, and multi-asset markets.
The list is designed for people who actively participate in financial markets in various ways, from individual traders and introducing brokers to asset managers, institutional trading teams, fintech companies, and market technology providers.
The events have been listed in chronological order after the featured Global Trading Show block. Dates and event details have been verified against the organizer or official event sources, with the calendar updated as organizers publish changes.
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Global Trading Show is presented by Times of Trading and is organized by VAP Group. Hence, this event has been highlighted separately rather than included in the list.
Global Trading Show is a two-day, multi-asset trading event that covers forex, equities, crypto, commodities, AI-driven trading, DeFi, and prediction markets. The official program includes an exhibition floor, main-stage sessions, strategy workshops, and a live trading tournament.
The event is designed to benefit traders, investors, institutional participants, regulators, fintech companies, and trading creators, with participation from more than 5,000 regional and international delegates.
More than 120 speakers will be present, delivering insights, inspiring action, and engaging the audience to reinforce the event’s core message.
Curated for senior traders at asset management firms, running September 8–11 at the InterContinental Athenaeum in Athens. Covers execution, liquidity and market structure through confidential roundtables rather than a public exhibition, with speakers from Goldman Sachs, HSBC and J.P. Morgan.
A one-day FIX Trading Community event for senior trading professionals, held September 17 at the Étoile Business Centre in Paris. Sessions cover electronic and multi-asset trading, EMEA regulatory priorities and market design. Free passes for FIX members, qualifying buy-side firms and regulators.
Returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre on September 22–23 across Halls 1–5, with more than 250 exhibitors and an expected 30,000 visitors. Five pass types cover visitors, traders, IBs, affiliates and business attendees, alongside conference sessions and trading-focused education.
Focused on commodity derivatives and the forces shaping energy markets, running September 28–30 at The Post Oak Hotel in Houston. Covers oil, gas and power, hedging, US regulatory priorities, surveillance and compliance. FIA expects more than 300 institutional professionals.
A one-day summit at London's America Square Conference Centre on September 29, examining build-versus-buy decisions in capital-markets technology. Sessions cover AI-ready data, trading platforms, engineering governance and legacy modernisation, with speakers from Man Group, Ninety One and Deutsche Bank.
Held October 6–7, examining where traditional markets meet digital assets. Covers securities tokenisation, digital exchanges, custody, liquidity and regulation. Aimed at financial institutions, brokers, exchanges and infrastructure providers rather than crypto-native businesses alone.
Runs October 7–9 in Hong Kong, serving the online trading ecosystem across both B2B and B2C. Brings together brokers, technology providers, liquidity firms, payment companies and introducing brokers, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific brokerage market.
Held October 7–8 at Marina Bay Sands, drawing founders, investors, exchanges and infrastructure companies from crypto and Web3. Organisers expect 25,000-plus attendees, 300 speakers and 500 exhibitors, with speakers including Arthur Hayes and Tom Lee.
Runs November 2–6 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, with satellite events across the Greater Bay Area. InvestHK expects 45,000-plus attendees from over 120 economies. Policy sessions feature Chief Executive John Lee and HKMA's Eddie Yue.
A financial risk conference for senior professionals at banks, asset managers and insurers, held November 16–19 at the InterContinental O2 in London. Covers liquidity, model, AI and regulatory risk. More than 1,300 attendees including 300-plus CROs.
Takes place November 18–20 at Singapore EXPO, built around technology, regulation, capital and talent. Connects attendees with regulators, financial leaders and investors through structured meetings. Complimentary passes available for selected media, policy and academic participants.
Hosted by Abu Dhabi Global Market on Al Maryah Island from December 7–10. The fifth edition covers capital flows, investment trends, fintech, digital assets and sustainable finance, with more than 200 international speakers including ADGM Chairman Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi.
Finance Magnates Summit London brings senior finance and business leaders together for market insights, strategic networking, and discussions covering trading, fintech, payments, liquidity, and digital assets.
DIGITAL AF brings together contemporary art, technology, gaming, and Korean culture in an immersive setting, connecting European and Korean companies, creators, builders, artists, and investors under one roof.
Choosing the right trading event depends on what the user wants to gain from it. For example, a retail trader may be looking for an event that provides practical market education and access to brokers, while a broker or IB may be on the lookout for partnerships, new clients, and trading technology. Institutional professionals need in-depth discussions on execution, liquidity, regulation, and market structure, while fintech and technology companies seek potential buyers and business relationships.
For retail traders, one can start by checking whether the event has sessions that go beyond general market commentary. Events such as Money Expo India and Forex Expo Dubai can be useful for comparing brokers, platforms, and trading services while also providing opportunities to meet other traders. iFX EXPO Asia may be worth considering if one is interested in the broader online-trading ecosystem (particularly brokerage technology and liquidity).
For brokers, introducing brokers, and affiliates, the attendee mix matters more than the number of speakers presenting during the event. Look for events that focus more on networking opportunities and that provide a strong presence of brokers, liquidity providers, technology companies, and potential partners. For these purposes, one should consider Forex Expo Dubai and iFX EXPO Asia, as these events are built around participants from across the online trading industry.
For institutional traders and investment professionals, one should prioritize events where the discussions are focused on market structure, execution, derivatives, liquidity, and risk. International TraderForum is designed for senior buy-side trading professionals, while the FIA Commodities Conferences focus specifically on commodity derivatives. France Trading Conference is another option for professionals interested in electronic and multi-asset trading.
For fintech companies and trading technology vendors, the key question is whether the audience includes the people who make technology and infrastructure decisions. TradingTech Buy AND Build is directly focused on capital-markets technology, while Singapore FinTech Festival and Hong Kong FinTech Week offer broader financial-technology audiences. Digital Assets Week London is more specialized for businesses working across institutional digital assets and tokenization.
Above all of this, also consider the ticket prices, travel costs, the quality of the attendee list, and how much time you can realistically spend networking. The best trading conference is not necessarily the biggest one, but the one where the people, subjects, and opportunities align with what one is trying to achieve.
Forex Expo Dubai is scheduled for September 22-23, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It focuses on forex, online trading, brokerage, fintech, and related services. Dubai is also an important regional hub for financial technology events, although not every fintech conference qualifies as a trading event. Times of Trading includes an event only when its audience and program are clearly connected to trading or financial markets.
Some events provide free access to specific attendee groups rather than offering free admission to all. France Trading Conference provides free passes for eligible FIX members, qualifying buy-side representatives, and regulators. Singapore FinTech Festival also lists complimentary passes for selected media, policy, and academia participants. Other events on this calendar generally require paid registration or offer different paid access levels, so attendees should check the organizer’s current ticket conditions.
Both events target the online-trading ecosystem, but their formats and positioning differ. iFX EXPO is a broader series covering online trading, brokers, technology, liquidity, payments and fintech, with the 2026 Asia edition scheduled in Hong Kong. Forex Expo Dubai is specifically scheduled in Dubai and places a strong emphasis on forex, trading, brokerage, and fintech, with dedicated access options for traders, IBs, affiliates, and business attendees.
Brokers and IBs should prioritize events where brokerage businesses, traders, affiliates, and technology providers are well represented. Forex Expo Dubai specifically offers access categories for IBs and affiliates, while iFX EXPO events bring together brokers, technology providers, liquidity firms, and introducing brokers. Money Expo India also lists brokers, affiliates, and IBs among its target audiences. The best choice ultimately depends on the region and client base a business is targeting.
International TraderForum, France Trading Conference, and FIA Commodities Conference are among the more directly institutionally focused events on this page. International TraderForum is aimed at senior buy-side traders, the France Trading Conference focuses on professional trading and market structure, and the FIA Commodities Conference concentrates on commodity derivatives. RiskMinds International is also relevant to institutional professionals, particularly those working in risk, liquidity, regulation, and financial-institution risk management.
Based on the events listed on this page, October is the busiest month, with four events held that month. The events include Digital Assets Week London, iFX EXPO Asia, TOKEN2049 Singapore, and the wider October trading and digital-asset program. This does not mean October is objectively the busiest month across every conference organizer worldwide. The page also indicates that the team of Times of Trading has independently selected and verified these events for relevance to trading professionals.
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Risk and editorial disclaimer:Trading involves financial risk, and losses can exceed the amount invested. Times of Trading does not provide investment advice or endorse any broker, platform, strategy, or financial product listed on this page. Where an event listing involves a commercial sponsorship, that relationship will be disclosed clearly. Event dates, venues, ticket prices, and programs can change, so readers should confirm details with the organizers before making travel or registration arrangements.
