TradeTech Europe 2026

21 - 23 April 2026

RAI Amsterdam

Rob Chapman

Rob Chapman

Senior Trader American Century Investments

Buy Side Day | 21st April

14:40 Active ETF Working Group

Designed for asset managers issuing or considering active ETFs, this peer discussion explores creation/redemption workflows, in-house vs outsourced issuance, and regional market differences. Compare US and European models and examine how trading desks support product success.

Main Day 1 | 22nd April

10:10 Auction Mechanics & Microstructure Panel - Trading the Close: How are closing mechanisms, internal crosses, and new protocols reshaping end-of-day trading?

The closing auction has become the most important liquidity event of the trading day- absorbing a growing share of flow. As this trend accelerates, desks are re-evaluating auction access models, routing logic, and algo strategies. This session examines the rise of auction algo suites, RFQ-for-close protocols, and the increasing role of internal crosses. Panellists will discuss how these developments are influencing price formation, market impact, and execution quality- and whether benchmark closing prices remain a reliable reflection of overall market activity as more volume is matched away from the lit exchange.

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

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