Traditional and Market Data Summit
September 18 2025
One-to-one networking
Moorgate Hub
Our networking sessions facilitate interactions between data buyers and sellers via a programme of personalised matchmaking based on your needs.
Slot 1 - 12:00
Slot 2 - 12:15
Slot 3 - 12:30
Slot 4 - 12:45
Slot 5 - 2:45
Slot 6 - 3:00
Slot 7 - 3:15
Slot 8 - 3:30
Registration & networking breakfast
8:15 - 9:00
Exhibition Hall
Opening remarks
9:00 - 9:15
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
Data providers
Ian Webster
Chief Revenue Officer, Neudata
A fireside chat with Peter Jackson, data innovation pioneer
9:15 - 9:40
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
Data providers
Join Peter Jackson, renowned author and data thought leader, for an exclusive fireside chat. With extensive experience and groundbreaking work, including his books The Chief Data Officer's Playbook and Data Driven Business Transformation, Peter has transformed how organisations, both within and outside of finance, use data to drive strategic decision-making.
Ian Webster
Chief Revenue Officer, Neudata
Peter Jackson
Global Head of Data Office, Schroders
FCA update - Consolidated Tape
09:40 - 10:00
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
Receive an update of the Consolidated Tape process and understand how this will strengthen UK markets, by making them more transparent and liquid.
Robert Avery
Senior Associate - Trading Policy, Financial Conduct Authority
Morgan Stanley Keynote
10:00 - 10:30
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
Till data do us part: Picking vendors you won’t regret
10:30 - 11:00
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
Choosing market data vendors is a bit like marriage — easy to get into, hard to get out of. In this lively cross-asset panel, expert data buyers from commodities, macro and equities share war stories, regrets and the red (and green) flags they look for when building long-term vendor relationships. From scouting scrappy newcomers to knowing which industry giants are still worth the price tag.
Sophie Beland
Executive Director, EMEA Head of Systematic Advisory Sales, Morgan Stanley
James Maddock
Global Head of Market Data Services, HSBC
Coffee & networking break
11:00- 11:30
Exhibition Hall
Options Technology Keynote
11:30 - 12:00
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
Tim Yockel
SVP - Global Sales, Options Technology
Transparency in licensing and pricing
12:00 - 12:40
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
Data providers
In the first half of 2025, the Chinese market underwent notable macroeconomic and sector-specific transformations. Leveraging its proprietary data products, Aurora Moonfox conducted in-depth analysis and research on key industries including AI, e-commerce, consumer goods, and automotive. Through data-driven insights, this study aims to elucidate the evolving trends of industries and brands, offering actionable references for investors and data buyers to inform strategic decision-making.
Keiren Harris
Independent Consultant
Abigail McInnes
Data Sourcing and Strategy Manager, Man Group
Reinder Hoiting
Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager, Robeco
Case Study: S&P Global Market Intelligence
12:40 - 1:00
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
One-to-one networking
12:00 - 1:00
Gracechurch Hub
Our AltDating sessions facilitate interactions between data buyers and sellers via a programme of personalised matchmaking based on your needs.
Slot 1 - 12:00 - 12:15
Slot 2 - 12:15 - 12:30
Slot 3 - 12:30 - 12:45
Slot 4 - 12:45 - 1:00
Slot 1 - 12:00 - 12:15
Slot 2 - 12:15 - 12:30
Slot 3 - 12:30 - 12:45
Slot 4 - 12:45 - 1:00
Lunch break
1:00 - 2:00
Exhibition Hall
Market data challenger spotlights
2:00 - 2:30
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
In this showcase session hear from some new entrants to the market data space, as they share the datasets and product launches set to challenge established vendors on quality, flexibility (and price!).
Data provider case study
2:30 - 2:50
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
Mastering vendor contract complexity
2:00 - 2:50
Ludgate Library
Quantitative
Gain practical strategies for optimising contract management, improving transparency, ensuring compliance and controlling costs.
Reinder Hoiting
Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager, Robeco
Richard Pedrick
Market Data Compliance Expert
Neudata Ranger: A year in review
2:50 - 3:10
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
Data providers
Neudata's Ranger product launched with a bold promise: help investors discover, evaluate and monitor market data more intelligently. One year in, what have we learned? In this spotlight session, Neudata shares market trends from the first 12 months including what data buyers are searching for and which data categories get the most traction. Neudata also provides a sneak peak into what the future of Ranger might look like.
Danesh Kissoon
Associate, Neudata
From data to alpha: Streamlining the data management lifecycle
3:10 - 3:40
Moorgate Hub
Quantitative
This session will delve into the challenges funds face in managing the data lifecycle, from cataloguing, to trialling, budgeting, governing and migrating data. Panellists will highlight ways to streamline workflows to accommodate evolving regulatory demands whilst maintaining a competitive edge.
Will Wainewright
Founder, Alternative Fund Insight
One-to-one networking
2:45 - 3:45
Gracechurch Hub
Our AltDating sessions facilitate interactions between data buyers and sellers via a programme of personalised matchmaking based on your needs.
Slot 5 - 2:45 - 3:00
Slot 6 - 3:00 - 3:15
Slot 7 - 3:15 - 3:30
Slot 8 - 3:30 - 3:45
Slot 5 - 2:45 - 3:00
Slot 6 - 3:00 - 3:15
Slot 7 - 3:15 - 3:30
Slot 8 - 3:30 - 3:45
Coffee & networking break
3:40 - 4:10
Exhibition Hall
Neutral by design: Building a flexible future for market data
4:10 - 4:40
Gracechurch Hub
Quantitative
Discover how to drive flexibility, optimise costs and avoid vendor lock-in, by exploring the pros and cons of vendor agnostic middleware solutions.
Bill Bierds
President, BCC Group
Anna Branch
Head of Strategic Partnerships - TP Quilter, Quilter
Kevin Morgan
Senior Principal, Expand Research - A BCG Company
Defining your cloud migration strategy
4:40 - 5:10
Gracechurch Hub
Quantitative
Look at how to manage your data migration strategy to avoid common pitfalls and ensure a seamless transition from on-premise to the cloud.
Piers Thompson
Chief Technology Officer, Neudata
Sam Livingstone
Head of Quantitative Strategies & Risk, Ambienta
Richard Waters
Head of Data Engineering, Systematica
Networking drinks reception
5:10 - 6:00
Exhibition Hall
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