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Options Insider Special Events
by The Options Insider Radio Network
Your front-row seat for compelling panel audio and special event recordings from the world of options. In addition to free audio from leading options conferences, you will also have access to special recordings, roundtables and other exclusive Options Insider events. So if you missed a recent options conference, or if you simply cannot afford to attend the numerous events around the country, The Options Insider has you covered. Let our Options Insider Special Events program give you a front-row seat to the world of options.
Episodes
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OIC 2026: Event Contracts, Crypto, and the Intersection of Regulation
Event contracts and digital asset derivatives are emerging under CFTC oversight, while listed options and ETFs remain SEC-regulated. Meanwhile, some platforms are offering both. This panel will examine: • The SEC and CFTC frameworks and their implications for innovation. • Whether event contracts...
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OIC 2026: Institutional Innovation: Derivative-Based ETFs and the Role of FLEX Options
Institutions are increasingly using derivative-based ETFs and FLEX Options as complementary tools to achieve precise risk-return outcomes. This panel will explore how products such as buffer and target outcome ETFs, hedged equity structures, and single-name/high-payout ETFs are reshaping...
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Masters of the Universe Spoilercast: We Have the Power!
By the Power of Grayskull, we're finally doing it! In this special spoiler-filled episode, Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Uncle Mike Tosaw journey back to Eternia to break down the new Masters of the Universe movie. From Skeletor, Trap Jaw, Battle Cat, and Man-At-Arms to Orko, She-Ra, and the...
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OIC 2026: No Closing Bell: Reimagining Options in a Continuous Market
The prospect of 24/7 trading for U.S. listed options is no longer a thought experiment—it's an industry conversation already underway. But turning the lights on around the clock is not as simple as flipping a switch. It requires rethinking clearing, collateral, and risk management frameworks;...
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OIC 2026: From Vision to Execution: A Buyside-Sellside Dialogue on Market Evolution
Instead of siloed perspectives, this session pairs buyside and sellside leaders to tackle pressing industry questions collaboratively: • Which trends will shape the next 12–24 months? • How are vendors and exchanges prioritizing innovation? • What role can buyside firms play in shaping product...
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OIC 2026: Volatility as an Asset Class: Evolving Strategies in the Options Market
Volatility has moved beyond a pricing input to become a tradable, investable asset class. This panel will explore how options professionals are harnessing volatility for trading, hedging, and portfolio diversification, with insights into the latest products, strategies, and market trends....
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OIC 2026 - Retail 3.0: Rise of the Self-Directed Quant
The options market is entering a new era. Quantitative strategies are no longer confined to institutional desks — they're being deployed by a new class of self-taught, tech-enabled participants leveraging data analytics, APIs, and algorithmic execution. This panel explores how this shift is...
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OIC 2026: State of the Industry: Inside the Data and Beyond the Tape
The options tape is noisy. Intraday volatility cycles, 0DTE reflexes, ETF-driven options growth, and increasingly granular expiration schedules are reshaping how liquidity forms, migrates, and occasionally disappears. This session examines where activity is truly concentrating across index and...
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OIC 2026: Fireside Chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway
Fireside Chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway Moderated by OCC Chairman Stephen Luparello Director Selway will open with prepared remarks followed by a moderated Q&A conversation exploring the issues and opportunities shaping today's options markets.
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The Options Industry Conference 2026 Welcome
The 44th Annual Options Industry Conference kicks off from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mark Benzaquen and Mat Cashman welcome attendees, highlight record attendance and the evolving options landscape, and set the stage for the week ahead. The opening session concludes with welcome remarks from…
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Energy Options Report: Crude Oil "Washout" Potential - Venezuela's Infrastructure & WTI Skew Breakdown
Is the energy market preparing for a $20 crude oil "washout"? In this episode, we tackle the geopolitical chaos in Venezuela and why the energy tape isn't reacting the way the headlines suggested it would. Join host Mark Longo along with Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) and Carley Garner...
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The Options Insider 2025 Year-End Spectacular
It's time for our 2025 Year-End Spectacular! Join us as we look back on everything that lit up our tape in 2025 including: Wild options trades, spicy VIX prints, Metals madness, tariff tantrums and crypto craziness plus we take your pulse on hot topics like Prediction Markets, Strategic Crypto...
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The Options Insider Fantasy Football Cast: Mid-Season Report
HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Brian Overby, Options Playbook The hosts dive into the mid-season drama of the inaugural Options Insider Fantasy Football League. Mark defends his first-place spot after a Week 9 loss, while Brian celebrates a much-needed win to climb out of the...
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OIC 2025: Embedded Optionality in Market Innovation
Future Forward: Embedded Optionality in Market Innovation As technology, regulatory changes and market dynamics continue to evolve, the options market is on the brink of significant transformation. This panel will explore how new innovations - from AI and automation to regulatory changes - are...
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OIC 2025: Shaping the Future of Options Education
In the ever-evolving world of financial markets, options trading has experienced rapid growth among retail and institutional investors alike. Examining new educational mediums and methodologies is at the heart of this discussion as we present multiple perspectives on how education in the options...
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OIC 2025: Emerging Technology Panel
Emerging Technologies, Advanced Analytics and Automation in Options Trading: Transforming Strategies and Market Dynamics Cutting edge technologies are reshaping the landscape of options trading, enhancing decision-making processes and driving innovation in trading strategies. This panel will...
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OIC 2025: Buyside Perspectives in Options Trading
Navigating Market Trends: Buyside Perspectives in Options Trading Moderator: Joe Lewis, Head of Corporate Hedging and FX Solutions, Jefferies Financial Group Panelists: Rachna Mathur, Head of Equities, Americas, EUREX Eric Metz, Managing Director, Chief Investment Officer & Head of SpiderRock...
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2025 OIC: The Rise of Defined Outcome ETFs - Opportunities and Impacts on Options and Futures Markets
Defined outcome ETFs are redefining how investors manage risk and achieve targeted outcomes in their portfolios. This panel will delve into how these ETFs use options to mitigate risk, their role in managing market volatility, and the ripple effects they are creating across the options and…
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2025 OIC: The Evolution of Retail Options Trading: Navigating Change in a Dynamic Landscape
As we look into the future of options trading, several transformative factors are reshaping the market. This session will explore the implication of Payment for Order Flow (PFOF) on trading volumes and market liquidity, alongside the evolving landscape of risk management practices. We will…
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2025 Options Industry Conference - State of the Industry Panel
In an increasingly data-driven world, this panel will explore how market participants are leveraging big data, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics to inform trading strategies, manage risk, and predict market trends. As technology evolves, so do the ways in which we interact with the...
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2025 OIC: Fireside Chat with The Honorable Hester M. Peirce
Dan Busby, Chief Operating Officer, OCC leads a fireside chat with The Honorable Hester M. Peirce, Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Options Insider Special Events: Annual Listener Sentiment Review
Did our audience have their fingers on the pulse of the options market in 2024? Tune in to find out as we review the results of all of our audience sentiment polls for 2024 and beyond!
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The 2024 Election Night Spectacular
Join us for our 2024 Election Night Spectacular as we break down all the action with a variety of special guests (HINT: LISTEN UNTIL THE END) including: Dr. VIX - aka Russell Rhoads Aash Vyas Scott Bauer Matt Amberson Bill Uliveri Dan Gramza Dan Passarelli Uncle Mike Tosaw The Rock Lobster Andrew...
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Embedded Optionality: Shaping the Future of the Industry
Industry panelists will discuss exchange operations, the state of competition, the return of floor trading and resiliency for the next 50 years. Moderator: Paul Jiganti, Managing Director, Business Development & Market Structure Strategy, IMC Panelists: Andrej Bolkovic, Chief Executive Officer…
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Exploring Global Opportunities: Understanding the Dynamics of International Options Markets
Dive into an insightful exploration of the distinctions between the US and European options markets in this engaging session. Delve into the repercussions and investment prospects stemming from the escalating trading activity flowing from Europe to the US. Uncover the driving forces behind the...
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Volatility on the Ballot? Navigating the Markets During an Election Year
The 2024 election season could dramatically impact finance and investing. This session will cover what is known - and how to prepare for the unknowns. Moderator: Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market Structure, SIFMA Panelists: Dennis Davitt, Chief Investment Officer…
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2024 Options Industry Conference: The Options Trailblazers Pushing the Boundaries of Innovation
In the derivatives space, the ability to innovate is non-negotiable. Learn what new paths are being forged in equities, ETFs and digital transformation. Moderator: Lule Demmissie, Chief Executive Officer US, eToro Panelists: Geralyn Endo, Relationship Manager, Options Lead, MEMX Kevin "Lex"...
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Behind the Curtain: A Buy Side Conversation
Hear directly from top investment managers about their worries, their views on where the growth is, and whether they're putting listed options, including 0DTEs, to work. Moderator: Joe Lewis, Head Corporate Hedging & FX Solutions, Jefferies Panelists: Eric McArdle, Managing Director, Advisor...
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Welcome Address
Welcome Ed Modla, Executive Director, Investor Education, OCC Mat Cashman, Principal, Investor Education, OCC Virtual Welcome The Honorable Patrick McHenry (R-NC) Chairman, U.S. House Financial Services Committee
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Perspectives and Proposals From Inside The Beltway
This session will center on how the market may be affected by regulatory developments and Federal Reserve decisions. Moderator: Steve Luparello, Principal, Gaillard Group LLC Panelists: Gregg Berman, Managing Director, Market Analytics and Regulatory Structure, Citadel Mark Davies, Chief…
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Keynote Speaker: Rorke Denver
Keynote Speaker: Rorke Denver, Navy SEAL Commander (Ret.), Leadership & Peak Performance Specialist Throughout his action-packed, hair-raising combat career, retired Navy SEAL Commander Rorke Denver successfully led his troops through unforgiving special forces missions in challenging, do-or-die...
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Engaging Today's Investor: Are We Evolving With Them?
The investor paradigm is shifting. To meet buyers and sellers where they are, the markets and exchanges have to adapt. Moderator: JJ Kinahan, Chief Executive Officer, IG North America Panelists: Johnathan Hampton, Director of New Sales and Partnerships, Exegy Jessica Inskip, Director of Education...
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Volume Forecast: Is 10 Billion Your Bid or Offer?
Amid the ongoing increase in options volume, a host of issues and opportunities remain, including the potential for international growth, educating investors and questions about the role of AI. Moderator: Steve Crutchfield, Head of Business Development, Chicago Trading Company Panelists: Chris...
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2024 Options Industry Conference: Market Landscape: Where We Are and What is Next
The macroenvironment and the state of the U.S. economy will be among the key topics in this overview of both the current market and what may be on the horizon. Moderator: Stacey Gilbert, Chief Investment Officer, Glenmede Investment Management Panelists: Meaghan Dugan, Head of Options, NYSE Steve...
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2024 Options Industry Conference: State of the Industry
Presenter: Henry Schwartz, Vice President, Global Head of Client Engagement, Cboe Global Markets
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2023 Options Industry Conference: Market Outlook - Trends and Predictions for What's Ahead
Moderator: Geralyn Endo, Member Experience, MEMX Panelists: David Cross, Co-Head of Options, Dash Geoff Gaiss, Vice President, Global Derivatives, Trafix Jim Hyde, Senior Director, Head of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships, ICE/NYSE Kevin "Lex" Luthringshausen, Senior Vice…
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2023 Options Industry Conference: Washington Outlook
Moderator: Walton Liles, Principal, Blue Ridge Law and Policy Panelists: Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity and Options Market Structure, SIFMA Jim Hall, Executive Director, Government Relations, OCC Jim Toes, President and Chief Executive Officer, STA
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2023 Options Industry Conference: Institutional Perspectives on Today's Options Markets
Moderator: Pat Hickey, Managing Director, Participant Services and Solutions, OCC Panelists: Megan Morgan, Head of Market Structure, Belvedere Sean Truett, Senior Vice President, Strategy and Business Development, BOX Options Market LLC Matt Weinstein, Senior Derivatives Salesperson, Citadel...
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2023 Options Industry Conference: From Cloud to Crypto: Innovation, Technology and Cybersecurity in Focus
Moderator: Paul Jiganti, Managing Director, Business Development and Market Structure Strategy, IMC Panelists: Andrej Bolkovic, Chief Executive Officer, OCC Nick LaMaina, Global Head of Broker Dealer Solutions, eToro Tony Zhang, Chief Strategy Officer, OptionsPlay
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2023 Options Industry Conference: Building Industry Diversity for a Strong Future
Fireside Chat: Jill Sommers, Chair, Derivatives Practice Group, Patomak Global Partners: Lule Demmissie, U.S. Chief Executive Officer, eToro
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2023 Options Industry Conference: Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Summer K. Mersinger, Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Summer K. Mersinger, Commissioner, Commodity Futures Trading Commission Moderator: Julie Bauer, Chief External Relations Officer, OCC
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2023 Options Industry Conference: A World of Options: International Interest in Options Markets
Moderator: Annabelle Baldwin, Chief Revenue Officer, SpiderRock Panelists: Arianne Adams, Senior Vice President, Head of Derivatives, Cboe Global Markets Kevin McCarthy, Managing Director, Head of Financing and Clearing, B of A Securities Tanya Patwa, Managing Director, Head of U.S. Options…
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2023 Options Industry Conference: Options Markets Today
Moderator: JJ Kinahan, Chief Executive Officer, IG North America, tastytrade/tastylive Panelists: Joe Bracco, Senior Vice President, Head of Sales, MIAX Jason Hedberg, Global Head of Equity Derivatives and Flow Distribution, UBS Henry Schwartz, Vice President, Global Head of Client Engagement…
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2023 Options Industry Conference: Keynote Speaker - Greg Williams
Keynote Speaker: Greg Williams, Editor, WIRED
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2023 Options Industry Conference: Market Structure: Change on the Horizon
Moderator: Steve Luparello, Former Director, Division of Trading and Markets, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Panelists: Gregg Berman, Managing Director, Market Analytics and Regulatory Structure, Citadel Mark Davies, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, S3 Meaghan Dugan, Head of...
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2023 Options Industry Conference: Today's Trends in Retail
Moderator: Greg Stevens, Vice President, Fidelity Investments Panelists: Sean Feeney, Head of Options, Nasdaq Ravi Jain, Chief Product Officer, Sterling Trading Tech Ming Zhao, Chief Executive Officer, Atomic Vaults
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Special Pro Q and A 100: The Oracle Returns for Episode 100
On this special 100th Episode Spectacular we are joined in the Hot Seat by Matt Amberson, Founder & CEO - ORATS aka The Oracle of New Hampshire Matt answers your questions about: The best way to trade 0DTE options. The optimal way to structure your covered call trades. His thoughts on 1-Day VIX....
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2022 Options Industry Conference: Market Outlook Panel
Market Outlook 2022 Moderator: Kaitlin Meyer, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, MIAX Panelists: Shawn Cruz, Director of Derivative Strategy and Trading, TD Ameritrade Ravi Jain, Chief Product Officer, Sterling Trading Tech Tommy Martin, Co-Head of Options, Dash (an ION Company) Patrick…
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2022 Options Industry Conference: Keynote Speaker - The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump
Keynote Speaker: The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump Former Commissioner, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission The Honorable Dawn DeBerry Stump was nominated by President Trump to serve as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission on June 12, 2017. She was unanimously confirmed...
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2022 Options Industry Conference: Washington Perspectives Panel
Washington Perspectives Moderator: Jim Toes, President & CEO, Security Traders Association Panelists: Jameel Aalim-Johnson, Vice President of Government Relations, Nasdaq Gene DeMaio, Executive Vice President, Options Regulation & Trading Execution, FINRA Ellen Greene, Managing Director, Equity…
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Your front-row seat for compelling panel audio and special event recordings from the world of options. In addition to free audio from leading options conferences, you will also have access to special recordings, roundtables and other exclusive Options Insider events. So if you missed a recent options conference, or if you simply cannot afford to attend the numerous events around the country, The Options Insider has you covered. Let our Options Insider Special Events program give you a front-row seat to the world of options.
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