2017 Events

Date/Location Event
Registration/Info

February 2
Amsterdam

FISD Amsterdam More Information
February 9
New York
 
FISD Learning & Libations
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February 23
New York
 
FISD Issue Brief

West Highland Presentation

March 7
London

FISD Women's Group London
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 March 9
London


FISD Technology Forum

Heading for Cloud 9 Presentation
Market Data Technology Presentation

 March 23
Singapore

FISD Singapore  More Information
 March 23
Toronto
FISD Women's Group Toronto   More Information 
 March 28
Sydney
FISD Sydney Macquarie Presentation 
 March 30
Zurich
FISD Zurich Lite More Information 
April 6
Boston

FISD Learning & Libations
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April 19
Chicago
FISD Chicago Mixer
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April 27
New York
FISD Technology Forum More Information
May 4
Toronto

FISD Toronto
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May 9 
Tokyo
 
FISD Tokyo         OpenMama Presentation  
 May 11
Hong Kong
 FISD Hong Kong More Information
 May 18
Sao Paulo
FISD Brazil   More Information 
 May 23
New York

FISD Rising Stars Happy Hour
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June 14
New York
 
FISD Women's Group New York  More Information 
June 15
New York
FISD General Meeting
 Thomson Reuters Presentation
Dun & Bradstreet Presentation

June 21
London

FISD Lunch & Learn More Information 
June 22
London
FISD Issue Brief
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 July 19
New York
FISD Learning & Libations  View Event Video Here 
 September 7
  New York
 
FISD Member Mixer

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September 7
 Beijing
FISD Beijing   More Information  
September 14
Singapore
 FISD Singapore

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 September 24-27
Barcelona
World Financial Information Conference 2017 (WFIC)
WFIC 2017 The Movie
October 19
New York

 FISD Issue Brief
McKinsey Presentation

 October 19
 London
 FISD Rising Stars Happy Hour   More Information   
 November 9
Tokyo
FISD Tokyo   More Information
November 13-15
Hong Kong
Asia Pacific Financial Information Conference (APFIC)  More Information
November 14
Toronto

FISD Toronto
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November 30
London
FISD Issue Brief & Christmas Party  More Information
December 14
New York
FISD General Meeting   More Information
December 14
New York
 FISD Holiday Party  More Information

Event Descriptions

General Meeting: These half-day events are held regularly in North America and Europe to update members on the status of FISD activities, provide an opportunity for member companies to report on new initiatives and discuss issues of importance to the industry. The program is followed by a networking reception. Meetings are offered to members at no charge.

Issue Brief: A two-hour program for issue-based discussion. Activities include educational presentations, interactive panel discussions and opportunities for members to share developments and viewpoints from their organization with the other interested parties. The program is followed by a networking reception. Meetings are offered to members at no charge.

Local Meeting: Half-day program for the local financial information industry in major financial centers around the world. Program includes updates on FISD initiatives, interactive panel discussions, and briefings from members. FISD members from around the globe are encouraged to coordinate their business travel around these local programs. The program is followed by a networking reception. Meetings are offered to members at no charge.

Technology Forum: This two-hour program encompasses not only the technology that underpins real time market data but also the wider enterprise data management and the technology and systems that are required. Both technologists and non-technologists are catered for within this program. Technology is at the very center of the data industry and this program reflects that importance. The program is followed by a networking reception. Meetings are offered to members at no charge.

Learning Series (Lunch & Learn and Learning & Libations):  These one-hour, single-focus program are intended to offer members a classroom-like atmosphere followed by a one hour reception.  To foster a comfortable environment for questions and a more intimate networking environment, these events are typically capped at between 50-70 delegates.

Women’s Group:  FISD has created a series of events to support women in financial information.  These are generally luncheon events held every six months in New York and London and on an ad-hoc basis in other cities.  They feature both programming and networking activities.

Rising Stars Happy Hour: After-work events designed to bring together FISD members of all experience levels to promote learning, networking, and mentorship. Program content imparts lessons about career development useful for a diverse audience ranging from those just starting out in the market data industry to seasoned professionals. True to their name, these events conclude with a networking drinks reception. Meetings are offered to members at no charge.

Asia-Pacific Financial Information Conference (APFIC): Hosted annually, APFIC is a two-day regional conference hosted in conjunction with InfoPro Digital featuring program topics and discussion opportunities that address the issues impacting the local and global financial information sector. APFIC allows for ample networking opportunities in a variety of settings. The perfect atmosphere to refresh existing relationships and develop new contacts

World Financial Information Conference (WFIC): Hosted biennially, WFIC is the only global conference focused exclusively on the issues associated with the dissemination, management and use of financial information. Two and a half days of educational sessions, meals and off-site networking events allow attendees to interact in a neutral environment to develop better communication with the major players in