Overview

Where the Global Trading Community Meets at the Edge of Change

Each year, as markets continue to evolve in subtle but consequential ways, the Asia Pacific Trading Summit in Hong Kong marks a moment for the industry to pause, reconnect and look ahead.

As the flagship event of the Asia Pacific FIX Conference series, the Summit has become a true meeting point for the global institutional trading community. While rooted in Asia-Pacific market dynamics, it consistently attracts senior participants from Asia, Europe, the US and beyond.

Now in its 24th year, the Summit brings together the industry to explore how ongoing change is reshaping market structure, trading practices and workflows. The focus is not on isolated trends, but on how multiple shifts are intersecting, and what that means for firms operating across markets and asset classes. The event combines forward-looking discussion with a distinctive atmosphere that regular attendees recognise immediately. Conversations continue well beyond the main sessions, through closed-door discussions and informal exchanges throughout the day.

What truly sets the Hong Kong Summit apart, however, is its sense of occasion. For many in the community, it is a once-a-year meeting point, a rare opportunity to reconnect with peers from across regions, renew relationships and exchange perspectives face to face. The day culminates in the Summit’s renowned cocktail reception, known for its lively crowd, open conversations and enduring connections.

For professionals navigating change in institutional trading, the Asia Pacific Trading Summit remains an essential forum, not only for insight and perspective, but for the relationships that help shape what comes next.

Attendance is complimentary for FIX Trading Community members, buy-side firms, regulators and invited guests, subject to registration and confirmation.