Focus Day: Optimize Your Access

15:00CET/09:00EST- Opening & welcome

A brief welcome and introduction to the day’s themes and speakers.
Moderator: Rocky Fishman, Founder and Strategist, Asym 500

15:05CET/09:05EST- Keynote: Macro volatility outlook – cross-asset implications in a shifting world

A macro-level perspective on current market dynamics, exploring how global economic shifts and geopolitical developments are shaping volatility across asset classes.

Moderator: Rocky Fishman, Founder and Strategist, Asym 500

Speakers:
Christoph Schon, Lead Principal, SimCorp

15:20CET/09:20EST- Panel discussion: Volatility in motion — cross-asset innovation and strategy from a buy-side lens

This session examines the evolving volatility landscape across equities, FX, and fixed income, with a focus on trading strategies, product innovation, and growth in algorithmic trading in volatility markets.

Moderator: Rocky Fishman, Founder and Strategist, Asym 500
Speakers:
Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex
Kamran Khan, Senior Relationship Manager, Electronic Trading Strategies, WEX
Thomas Shuttlewood, Head of Strategy and Digital Asset Indices, Product Development, STOXX
Côme Legal, Senior Volatility Portfolio Manager, Adapt Investment Managers

15:50CET/09:50EST- Panel discussion: Cracking the volatility code — how quants model alpha

A deep dive into how quantitative and systematic approaches are applied to cross-asset volatility trading, highlighting the role of data, models, and portfolio construction in capturing volatility-driven alpha.

Moderator: Rocky Fishman, Founder and Strategist, Asym 500
Speakers:
Mikhail Krayzler, Senior Portfolio Manager, Director, Allianz Global Investors
Rex Jones, Derivatives Products & Markets, Eurex

16:10CET/10:10EST- Panel discussion: Across the Atlantic — volatility views from a US perspective

A transatlantic view on volatility markets, featuring insights into trading behavior, product preferences, and regulatory considerations from a US-based perspective.

Moderator: Rocky Fishman, Founder and Strategist, Asym 500
Matt Koren, Sales Americas, Eurex
Robert Switzer, European Head of Derivatives Sales, Susquehanna

16:30CET/10:20EST- Panel discussion: Improving liquidity in EURO STOXX® Options

This session explores the improving liquidity in EURO STOXX® Options (OESX and OEXP), supported by data insights and market observations. It also touches on the growing relevance of Daily Options and the short end of the curve, especially in light of the rapid expansion seen in the U.S. market

Moderator: Rocky Fishman, Founder and Strategist, Asym 500

Speakers:
Strahinja Trenkic, Market & Liquidity Analytics, Eurex
Sergio Tam Suarez, Derivatives Sales & Business Development, IMC

16:55 CET/10:55 EST- Closing Remarks

A short wrap-up summarizing the key takeaways from the day and offering a forward-looking perspective on volatility markets.

Moderator: Rocky Fishman, Founder and Strategist, Asym 500