Several, diverse reasons exist why you should attend Inside ETFs: the biggest exchange-traded funds conference in the world and a perennial epicenter of discussion for the ETF community. Find out below...
Unparalleled speaker sessions and panel discussions
At which other conference do you have the head of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE); the Chief Investment Officer of Vanguard; award-winning author, Michael Lewis and four-time Superbowl champion, Joe Montana delivering keynotes and discussions?
This eclectic conference content is what separates Inside ETFs from the rest of the world's conferences.
Look out for a keynote address by Stacey Cunningham, President of NYSE and the first woman president in the history of the exchange; a bubble discussion between Prof. Robert Shiller and DoubleLine Capital's Jeffrey Sherman; a closing evening address by world-renowned author of 'The Big Short' Michael Lewis and the ETF 'pundits battle' as various ETF experts such as Eric Balchuas, ETF analyst, Bloomberg, Elizabeth Kashner, Director of ETF Research, FactSet and Ben Johnson, Director of Global ETF and Passive Strategies, Morningstar state their case for what was the best new ETF in 2018.
The conference promises to offer the best insights and most interesting dialogue of the year.
Inside ETFs CEO, John Swolfs, states: "I am truly impressed by the work of the conference producer and ETFs team. The speaker line-up is stronger than any previous year. We went big for 2019."
Networking socials to remember all-year round
There are several social opportunities to take advantage of to develop and nurture your network at Inside ETFs in Florida, which in the past, Sal Gilbertie, President and CIO of Teucrium Trading LLC has stated is "the best networking event for the ETF industry."
Once the famed Florida sun dips below the clouds, it is time to relax, firstly at the opening cocktail reception, which takes place on Sunday, February 10, 2019, 5:30pm - 7:00pm, at the Diplomat Hotel's iconic 'Hotel Bar'; a open-air lobby will provide a key environment for the high-powered reception.
On Monday, February 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm guests are invited to spend an evening on the Intracoastal for a starlit cruise and networking reception as the yacht cruises the South Florida coast.
Finally, on Tuesday 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, Inside ETF delegates will spend the evening with a celebration on the beach, making the most of The Sunshine State one last time.
"Each year the people I meet, reconnect with and, of course, talk ETFs with are some of the best minds in investing: ETFs, portfolio construction, you name it there is an expert at the conference that can answer your question," noted John Swolfs, CEO of Inside ETFs.
"The best part is they are all at the cocktail receptions so they are not hard to find."
Connect with over 2300 senior decision makers in the ETF industry
Inside ETFs is the place to meet with top decision makers in the ETF industry. Or as John Swolfs remarks, "I have numerous CEOs, CIO, CTO and Chief Compliance Officers tell me this is the one ETF event they go to because their peers are here."
"It is great way to connect with the industry and get it all done in three days. You quite frankly do not need to travel for the rest of the quarter."
A snapshot picture of the audience and attendees in 2018 demonstrated a majority of companies direct significant time, money and effort to attending the conference.
The graphic below breaks down previous attendees at the conference.
Another look at the 2018 Inside ETFs audience shows how many of the biggest investors make their way to Florida for the world's largest ETF conference. A breakdown of the companies and the sum of their assets under management (AUM) can be seen below in the graphic.
Join the Inside ETFs fun run and raise money for a worthy cause
Registration is still open for the conferences second annual fun run, proudly presented by John Hancock and benefiting Save the Children.
Lace up your shoes, do your stretches and join your peers and decorated US marathon runner Meb Keflezighi in the morning Florida sun.
"Come on - who does not like fun? Better yet we will be having fun and raising money to help a worthy cause," John Swolfs says.
"But is all seriousness, the ETF industry has seen tremendous growth, and having the ability to give back is an important thing we do. Inside ETFs is proud to host the fun run with our partners John Hancock."
The Rebirth Brass Band
On Tuesday evening, as delegates relax and network, the Rebirth Brass Band, a 'New Orleans institution since 1983', will be playing on the stage as the event draws to a fitting conclusion.
John Swolfs states, "so this is the second time we have had Rebirth join us. I am a music guy and I just think the energy and fun these guys have is awesome. I cannot think of a better way to unwind then some great music and some warm Florida sunshine in February."
Registration to attend Inside ETFs is still open. The event is only once a year: do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.