Taking the Next Leap:
The Future of Financial Markets
WIFM Conference
February 29, 2024 | WilmerHale, New York City
Igniting Leadership, Innovation and Connections
The WIFM Conference 2024 brought together over 150 women from across the financial markets for a day of thought-provoking leadership discussions and networking. Attendees engaged in panels on key topics such as “Driving Innovation in Finance,” “Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership,” and “Navigating the Future of Financial Markets.” The energy continued with a networking reception, where participants were excited to connect, exchange ideas, and celebrate their shared goals of advancing women in financial markets. The event was a resounding success, leaving attendees inspired and empowered.
Agenda
Time
Description
11:30 AM
30 Minutes
Pre-Event Networking
12:00 PM
10 Minutes
Welcome
12:10 PM
40 Minutes
Ready for What’s Next: A Fireside Chat with Anu Aiyengar
Fireside chat with Anu about how she overcame, and indeed mastered, challenges in her professional journey, while providing insights on how to prepare for today’s unpredictable financial markets.
12:00 PM
10 Minutes
Table Talk Networking Break
12:50 PM – 1:50 PM
1 Hour(s)
Preparing for the Future of Finance
Conversation about key trends in the financial markets including the evolution of financial institutions, the impact of macroeconomic developments, and the intersection between finance and technology.
1:50 PM
20 Minutes
Break
2:10 PM – 3:00 PM
50 Minutes
Breakout #1: Technology in Finance Revolution
Discussion about how technologies and innovations such as blockchain, artificial intelligence and robotics are transforming the financial markets.
Breakout #2: Market Structure Evolution
Discussion about the changing roles of intermediaries, new products and services, and investor expectations in a rapidly changing world.
3:00 PM
10 Minutes
Break
3:10 PM
20 Minutes
Table Talk Networking Break
3:30 PM – 4:15 PM
45 Minutes
Equity Capital Markets Roundtable
Interactive discussion with thought leaders in equity capital markets and the investment community, highlighting trends and opportunities in 2024, and uncovering catalysts that drive increased global capital market activity.
4:15 PM – 4:45 PM
30 Minutes
Mastering Turbulent Waters: A Fireside Chat with Kirthiga Reddy
Fireside chat with Kirthiga about her dynamic and daring professional journey as a CEO, founding partner, manager of a $5B portfolio, and much more. nteractive discussion with thought leaders in equity capital markets and the investment community, highlighting trends and opportunities in 2024, and uncovering
catalysts that drive increased global capital market activity.
4:45 PM
15 Minutes
Closing
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
90 Minutes
Happy Hour
6:30 PM
Event Ends
