The future of public markets A landmark evening with Dame Julia Hoggett DBE
The Worshipful Company of Information Technologists’ (WCIT) Financial Services Technology Panel is proud to announce a prestigious black-tie event co-hosted with the Institute of Directors Insurance and Finance and Fintech Group. This inaugural annual gathering will feature a keynote address by one of the most influential voices in global finance today — Dame Julia Hoggett DBE, Chief Executive Officer of the London Stock Exchange plc.
In an era marked by volatility, transformation, and opportunity in global financial markets, this event will provide a rare and timely opportunity to hear directly from one of the UK’s leading financial figures. As the City of London faces a pivotal moment in redefining its role in the international marketplace, Dame
Julia will share her unique perspective on “The Future of Public Markets” — the evolving ecosystem of capital formation, regulation, technology, and investor engagement.
About the Event: A New Tradition Begins
This black-tie dinner marks the inaugural edition of what will become an annual keynote event hosted by the WCIT Financial Services Technology Panel in collaboration with key interest groups at the Institute of Directors. Our aim is twofold:
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To address critical topics affecting the City of London and the broader UK financial sector by convening voices at the forefront of finance, regulation, and technology.
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To raise funds for our flagship charitable programme, Project Pathway, an initiative that promotes greater diversity and access to careers in Financial Services Technology.
Schedule
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6:00 PM Reception
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7:00 PM Master of Ceremonies Keynote Dinner
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9:00 PM Closing remarks
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10:00 PM Carriages
Dress Code - Black Tie
Speakers
Dame Julia Hoggett, DBE Chief Executive Officer, London Stock Exchange plc
Dame Julia Hoggett has been at the helm of the London Stock Exchange plc since April 2021, guiding the institution through a period of rapid digital transformation and renewed focus on global competitiveness. In her broader role as Head of Digital and Securities Markets at the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), she leads strategic initiatives across the group’s equity venues and drives the implementation of LSEG’s digital markets vision — seeking to modernise the structure and accessibility of capital markets. Before joining LSEG, Julia served as Director of Market Oversight and Head of Wholesale Banking Supervision at the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), where she was deeply involved in ensuring the integrity of market operations, overseeing regulation of trading venues, and shaping market policy during a time of substantial regulatory evolution. Her private sector experience includes senior roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she led various debt and capital markets initiatives including Green Bonds and Covered Bonds for EMEA. Earlier in her career, she served as CEO of DEPFA ACS Bank, part of the DEPFA Group, and began her financial journey at J.P. Morgan, focusing on emerging markets and sovereign agency debt. In recognition of her exceptional contributions to finance, she was named a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire (DBE) in His Majesty’s 2024 Birthday Honours.

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