2025 Agenda

2nd July 2025 | Woolwich Works, London

The CMX 2025 agenda is designed with input from our Advisory Board, comprising leading buy side professionals. Designed to address the evolving needs of the modern trading desk, the agenda combines expert insights, tailored content, and collaborative discussions to deliver actionable solutions.  

Whether you’re a Cross-Asset trading technologist, a single-asset senior trader, or a Head of Trading, the CMX agenda empowers you to customise your experience across Equities, Fixed Income, FX, or Cross-Asset trading.  

 

What to Expect:  

– Tailored Streams: Dedicated sessions for Equities, Fixed Income, and FX, plus a new stream for Heads of Trading covering Cross-Asset strategies.  

– Interactive Formats: Engage in masterclasses and roundtables under Chatham House Rule (no press, no attribution), fostering open, candid discussions.  

– Advisory-Driven Content: Agenda topics shaped by consultation with buy side leaders to address critical challenges, such as optimising desk performance, leveraging technology, and navigating regulatory complexities.  

– Collective Challenges: Explore plenary sessions tackling shared issues across asset classes, offering a broader perspective on the trading landscape.  

 

Why Attend?  

CMX is more than just an event—it’s a platform for creating impactful change. With its buy side focus and commitment to promoting best practices, CMX offers a secure, collaborative environment for trading professionals to connect, learn, and thrive. 

8.00 – 8.50: CMX Doors Open – Registration and Badge Collection

Join for morning refreshments in The Exchange

Main Stage
Hear from cutting-edge industry leaders during exclusive, 20-minute CMX talks and our panels with a representative from each part of the trading value chain for sessions across all asset classes, or to an asset class-specific cohort to provide critical industry updates as a market pioneer.

Asset Class-Specific Roundtables
Our roundtables are moderated by an industry leader, facilitating a group conversation amongst 8-10 buy side participants and designed to help drive forward key market structure and technological initiatives. They operate under Chatham House, allowing for an open dialogue and free flow of ideas in a trusted setting.

CMX Workshops
Private sessions led by an industry thought leader in a particular field, designed to educate and enhance knowledge in a particular area of the industry. Each workshop is open to 12-15 buy side attendees to promote an open, interactive learning experience.

Buy Side 121 Meetings
Want a more tailored, intimate experience? Speak to a member of the CMX team who are on hand to organise dedicated 20-minute, 121 meetings on the day. The 121 meeting concierge service is available to all buy side attendees.