Conference Dailys TRADETech Daily 2020 | Page 13

THETRADETECH DA I LY is no escaping how COVID-19 is and will completely disrupt markets and working practice. Conversations have evolved and are now more weighted to three main areas: 1) the evolving workplace ecosystem, 2) communication technology and light infrastructures and 3) finding value in the current market. COVID-19 will inevitably be a component of all the previously confirmed discussion panels and presentations. There will be a interview THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF TRADETECH 2020 heightened focus on how day-to-day business will evolve, how businesses are embracing the increased pace of change and market volatility, and how strategically businesses will have to adapt to compete in a hugely competitive market. Which panel sessions are you most looking forward to? SB: I’m biased and believe they are all not to missed sessions! However, if I’m pushed, I think I am most looking forward to some It’s really unfortunate to break such news when so many find genuine personal and business value in attending the event. of the newer topics around leveraging data science in trading and investment, with some great speakers. These include Paolo Puggioni, director of data and innovation at BlackRock, Florent Garcin, head of data science at Pictet Asset Management and the world-renown Manoj Narang, CEO/chief investment strategist at Mana Partners, as part of our brand new ‘Data Science in Asset Management’ day, which will be really exciting sessions. I am also delighted to have foreign editor at the Economist, Robert Guest, give a macroeconomic update, which will be especially important given current markets. We also have an out of industry keynote session from Thomas Bjørn, who is Europe’s Ryder Cup Captain and a professional Golfer himself, talking about how to build a winning team. There are too many to list, but these are a snapshot of what can be expected later this year! Issue 1 TheTradeNews.com 13