ISSA Symposium 2026 – Programme

Monday 11 May 2026

Time

Session

12:00-13:00

Lunch

13:15 – 13:30

Opening Symposium / Welcome Remark

13:30 – 14:15

Geopolitical Uncertainty

The economist’s view of the possible looming risks

14:15 – 15:00

Fire Side Chat: Global Financial Crisis?

Contemplating the timing and potential catalysts of the next GFC

15:00 - 15:30

Coffee / Women of ISSA and their Allies

15:30 – 16:15

Fireside chat: Discussion with a Sovereign Wealth Fund

16:15 – 17:00

Panel: The Client Perspective

17:00 – 17:15

Introduction to Working Groups

17:20 – 17:35

Group Photo

18:00 – 19:00

Cocktails / Working Group video

19:00 – 22:00

Dinner

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Time

Session

06:00 - 07:00

Pilates or Run

07:00 - 08:15

Breakfast

08:30 - 08:45

Reflection on the First Day

08:45 - 09:45

Fireside Chat: Agentic AI and quantum computing

Impacts and opportunities for the industry

09:45 - 10:45

Panel: Digital in Depth

Dispelling the digital myth

10:45 - 11:15

Coffee

11:15 - 12:15

Fireside Chat: Rethinking Security from the Ethical Hacker

12:15 - 13:30

Lunch

13:30 - 14:00

Panel: Introduction to the Breakout Sessions

14:00 - 15:30

Breakout Sessions: Theme Discussions

  • Using Tech to enhance the Client Experience

  • Resilience, Recovery and Resolution – what next?

  • Navigating in an Uncertain World

  • Agentic AI and AI: Credible applications

  • Private Markets: Challenges, opportunities and looking forward

  • Digital Securities and Cash: Intersection and Impact

15:30 - 16:00

Coffee

16:00 - 17:00

Breakout Sessions: Consolidation

18:00 - 19:00

Cocktails / Working Group video

19:00 - 22:00

Gala Dinner / Awards

Wednesday 13 May 2026

Time

Session

06:00 - 07:00

Pilates or Run

07:00 - 08:15

Breakfast

08:30 - 08:45

Reflection on the Second Day

08:45 - 10:30

Breakout Sessions: Feedback

Key Recommendation for Next Steps of Activities

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee

11:00 - 11:45

Panel: 2026 Focal Points – Considering ISSA’s Next Priorities

11:45 - 11:55

Closing Remarks of the ISSA Chair

12:00 - 13:00

Lunch / Departure