iFX Expo International

Start the expo on a strong note. The Welcome Party creates an informal atmosphere to catch up with existing clients and meet new contacts, laying the groundwork for productive days ahead.

iFX EXPO International 2026 will open with a keynote by CySEC Chairman George Theocharides, delivering key insights into EU regulatory priorities and market direction amid Cyprus’s growing role in the European agenda.

The market euphoria is fading, liquidity is tightening, and structural weaknesses are emerging. As crypto enters a new stress phase, the key question is not when the next rally begins, but who endures and by what strategy.

This panel examines:

• Which business models remain resilient as volumes decline
• Whether exchanges, market makers, and token projects face structural risk
• If this is a typical cycle or a deeper reset driven by macro and regulation
• Whether crypto-native traders are shifting to FX, indices, and commodities—and the implications for brokers
• Where capital is quietly reallocating today

As retail prop trading comes under increasing regulatory pressure, prediction markets are emerging as an alternative within the trading ecosystem. Recent geopolitical events have stress-tested these platforms, driving record volumes and exposing both their potential and risks.

This panel explores whether prediction markets represent a true evolution or a repackaged form of speculation, covering:

• Their resilience during geopolitical shocks
• Regulatory approaches to insider risk and market fairness
• Required infrastructure and governance for institutional adoption
• Key differences vs prop trading and binary options, and implications for retail trading

The boundary between crypto and traditional finance is rapidly dissolving. Crypto platforms are expanding into multi-asset, 24/7 trading, while traditional brokers face pressure to integrate digital assets and modernize infrastructure.

This panel examines:

• Whether traditional brokers can compete with always-on, multi-asset platforms
• Regulation as a competitive advantage or constraint
• Who is better positioned to dominate the hybrid model
• What traders prioritize: specialized tools or all-in-one platforms

As firms compete on speed, scalability, and client experience, the tech stack has become a core differentiator. With AI adoption, regulatory pressure, and real-time demands increasing, defining the right infrastructure is increasingly complex.

This panel covers:

• Critical tech components for 2026
• Whether legacy systems can evolve or require full replacement
• Build vs buy vs partner strategies for efficient, compliant modernization

As tokenized assets gain traction, the key question is who will control the underlying market infrastructure—traditional institutions or blockchain-native platforms. Industry leaders will assess the current state of tokenization, key technological and regulatory barriers, and what is required to scale beyond experimentation.

This panel explores:

• Who is positioned to control tokenized market infrastructure
• Challenges around scalability, interoperability, and liquidity
• The impact of MiCA and other regulatory frameworks
• Whether tokenization will transform capital markets within five years or remain a longer-term shift

After sharp volatility and recovery, gold has returned to focus—but the key question is whether this is a continuation of the bull cycle or an early shift in momentum.

This debate brings together strategists, traders, and institutional players to assess gold’s outlook for 2026, covering:

• Technical signals and macro drivers
• Changes in investor sentiment and positioning
• The impact of geopolitics and currency dynamics on bullion markets

As digital assets integrate with mainstream finance, banks, fintechs, and crypto firms are competing to shape the next generation of global payments. The focus is shifting from innovation to integration across traditional and blockchain-based systems.

This session explores:

• Who will control global payment infrastructure
• The role of blockchain in cross-border efficiency and settlement
• Whether partnerships between incumbents and crypto firms can drive scale
• Remaining regulatory and infrastructure barriers

Amid geopolitical tension, shifting monetary policy, and fragmented markets, liquidity across FX, crypto, and CFDs is under pressure. For brokers and institutions, accessing stable, high-quality liquidity is becoming more complex.

This panel explores:

• How providers adapt to volatility and geopolitical risk
• The extent of liquidity fragmentation across venues and assets
• How brokers maintain execution quality during market stress
• The role of technology and smart routing in liquidity access