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About the event

Join us for AFME’s 19th Annual European Government Bond Conference on 13 November 2024 at BNP Fortis Auditorium, Brussels.

For nearly two decades AFME’s European Government Bonds Conference has served as a key event for industry leaders to connect and engage in insightful debates. Bringing together over 120 professionals this event offers unparalleled opportunities for networking and dialogue. Designed with assistance from our members, the conference delves into the most pressing issues and trends impacting European Debt Management Offices (DMOs) and EGB markets.

Featuring specialist keynote presentations, expert panel discussions and interactive roundtables, the programme unites senior industry stakeholders from across Europe.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, hear from industry experts, earn CPD hours and forge connections with your peers.

Regular fees:
AFME member: €699 + VAT
Non-member: €969 + VAT

Multi-booking discount:
• 10% off when booking 3 or more delegates at the same time
• 20% off when booking 5 or more delegates at the same time

Multi booking discounts can be applied at check out for group bookings.

Complimentary subject to verification:
• DMO: promo code DMO
• Regulator: promo code REGULATOR
• Investor: promo code INVESTOR
• Issuer: promo code SSA ISSUER
• Press: promo code PRESS for in person attendance or VIRTUALPRESS to receive a live stream link (this link is only available to press)

Note: Promo codes are case sensitive

To discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact Safiya Merrique at [email protected] or on +44 (0)20 3828 2674.

Partners

Lead Partner
Partner
Associate Partners
Exhibitor
Media Partners

Who attends?

  • Heads of European DMOs
  • European primary dealers
  • Sovereign bonds traders
  • Investors
  • Senior regulators and policymakers
  • Exchanges and venues
  • Technology firms
  • Industry solution providers

Why attend?

  • Meet DMOs, investors and primary dealers
  • Build contacts in 4 hours of dedicated networking
  • Hear from over 30 leading industry expert speakers
  • Join the debate in 6 hours of high-level content
  • Showcase solutions at the event exhibition space

Registration enquiries

For registration enquiries, please contact Events on [email protected] for assistance.

Agenda

08:15
Registration and networking open
08:45
Opening remarks
Speaker:
Victoria Webster,
Managing Director, Fixed Income, AFME
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09:00
Keynote address: A Global perspective on the EU Sovereign bond market environment
Speaker:
Nicolas Veron,
Senior fellow, Bruegel and Peterson Institute for International Economics
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09:30
Panel discussion: Sovereign Issuers
  • Impact of foreign investment
  • Retail investor demand
  • Outlook on Green bond issuance
  • Digital bond issuance
  • Inflation-linked bonds – have levels and profile of demand changed in last 12 months?
Moderator:
Johan Bergström,
Head of Funding, Swedish National Debt Office
Speakers:
Davide Iacovoni,
Director General, Public Debt, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Italy
Jessica Pulay,
CEO, UK DMO
Karol Czarnecki,
Director of Public Debt Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Poland
Markus Stix,
Managing Director Markets, Austrian Treasury
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10:15
Networking break
10:45
Panel discussion: Market impact of the changing profiles of Investors & Liquidity providers
  • Emerging liquidity providers and their impact on the market
  • Impact on market volatility
  • Changes in buy-side interaction / behaviour with liquidity providers
  • Primary Dealerships and the rise of ELPs
Moderator:
Nathalie Fillet,
Primary Dealership Manager, Co-Chair AFME PD Board, BNP Paribas
Speakers:
Emanuele Caloia,
Head of Markets, Element Capital
Olivier Pujal,
Senior Advisor, CFO, ESM
Rodérick Joniaux,
Head of European Governments & Supranational products, Tradeweb
Sergio Colantuono,
Head of EUR Rates Trading, Citadel Securities
Zoeb Sachee,
Head of Euro Linear Rates Trading, Citi
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11:30
Roundtable discussion : Are you ready for T+1? Challenges and implications
  • What have we learnt from the US?
  • Current state of play in Europe – how much greater are the challenges?
  • Should the EU replicate the UK's governance model for the transition to T+1?
Speaker:
Emma Johnson,
Executive Director, Securities Services, Global Custody Industry Development, J.P. Morgan
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Roundtable discussion : Modernising Bond Markets Digital Transformation and Efficiency Challenges
  • Digital assets via the D-FMI: Explore the role of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in bond issuance, focusing on the market pain points and benefits gained
  • Addressing market Inefficiencies: An analysis of issues covering IT integration, standards and documentation
  • Capital Markets Union (CMU): Addressing key challenges from a digital perspective and review of long-term targets for CMU reform
Speaker:
Dan Kuhnel,
Head of Business Development - Issuer Services & Primary Markets, Euroclear
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Roundtable discussion: EGB Market Microstructure
  • Overview of current microstructure
  • Order book models used in Europe, is there space for other models?
  • Use of systematic trading and high touch / low touch in EGBs
  • How can EGBs evolve
Speaker:
Angelo Proni,
CEO, MTS
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12:15
Panel discussion: Advances in technology and impact of AI in capital markets?
  • The changing technology landscape and impact on trading
  • Opportunities and challenges of algorithm-driven liquidity provision and the wider role of AI
  • Impact on liquidity and volatility
  • Regulatory approach & governance
Moderator:
Aman Luther,
Artificial Intelligence Lead, AFME
Speakers:
Alexander Tollast,
Counsel, Clifford Chance
Johannes Kramer,
Senior Financial Economist, IMF
Sandip Wadje,
Managing Director, Global Head of Emerging Technology Risk, BNP Paribas
Tim Whipman,
Head of Business Development, TransFICC
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13:00
Fireside Chat: “Repo as the gate keeper”
Speakers:
Danny Corrigan,
CEO, London Reporting House
Godfried De Vidts,
Senior Advisor on EU Repo and Collateral Issues
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13:25
Closing remarks
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13:30
Networking lunch

Keynote Speaker

Nicolas Veron

Senior fellow, Bruegel and Peterson Institute for International Economics

Other Speakers

Alexander Tollast

Counsel, Clifford Chance

Aman Luther

Artificial Intelligence Lead, AFME

Angelo Proni

CEO, MTS

Dan Kuhnel

Head of Business Development - Issuer Services & Primary Markets, Euroclear

Danny Corrigan

CEO, London Reporting House

Davide Iacovoni

Director General, Public Debt, Ministry of Economy and Finance, Italy

Emanuele Caloia

Head of Markets, Element Capital

Emma Johnson

Executive Director, Securities Services, Global Custody Industry Development, J.P. Morgan

Godfried De Vidts

Senior Advisor on EU Repo and Collateral Issues

Jessica Pulay

CEO, UK DMO

Johan Bergström

Head of Funding, Swedish National Debt Office

Johannes Kramer

Senior Financial Economist, IMF

Karol Czarnecki

Director of Public Debt Department, Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Poland

Markus Stix

Managing Director Markets, Austrian Treasury

Nathalie Fillet

Primary Dealership Manager, Co-Chair AFME PD Board, BNP Paribas

Olivier Pujal

Senior Advisor, CFO, ESM

Rodérick Joniaux

Head of European Governments & Supranational products, Tradeweb

Sandip Wadje

Managing Director, Global Head of Emerging Technology Risk, BNP Paribas

Sergio Colantuono

Head of EUR Rates Trading, Citadel Securities

Tim Whipman

Head of Business Development, TransFICC

Victoria Webster

Managing Director, Fixed Income, AFME

Zoeb Sachee

Head of Euro Linear Rates Trading, Citi