TradeTech Europe 2026

21 - 23 April 2026

RAI Amsterdam

Jim Power

Jim Power

Economist & Podcaster Jim Power Economics

Jim Power has worked as an economist in the private sector for over 38 years. He is owner-manager of Jim Power Economics, an economic and financial consultancy, which he set up in 2009.

He is a graduate of University College Dublin (UCD) with a BA in Economics & Politics, and a Master of Economic Science Degree.

He was previously Treasury Economist at AIB (1987-1991), Chief Economist at Bank of Ireland Group (1992-2000) and Chief Economist Friends First Group (2000 to 2018). He is a board director of Love Irish Food, BMW Financial Services and Arboretum Garden Centre. He is a member of the Institute of Directors in Ireland.

He teaches on the Executive MBA and the Full-Time MBA at Smurfit Business School, UCD.

In February 2021, Jim and UK-based economist Chris Johns launched their own Podcast ‘The Other Hand’, which is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other podcast hosts.

Main Day 1 | 22nd April

16:40 PoliticsTalk: Trading through geopolitical disruption: How are rising global threats redefining market stability, security, and strategic risk management?

Wars, tariffs, sanctions, and cyberattacks are no longer isolated shocks- they are persistent forces reshaping how capital flows, markets function, and risk is managed. In this talk, a senior geopolitical advisor explores the global flashpoints most likely to disrupt trading and investment activity in the year ahead. What threats are underpriced, how might they spill into market behaviour, and what practical steps can firms take to protect portfolios, execution stability, and operational resilience in a world defined by uncertainty?

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Jim.

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