TradeStation Group Announces Inaugural Crossroads Summit

Summit will feature several keynote speakers, including ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood, best-selling author Peter Zeihan and Jamie Metzl, Founder and Chair of One Shared World

Plantation, Fla., October 28, 2024 – TradeStation Group, Inc., a Florida-based company whose main operating subsidiary provides award-winning*, self-clearing online brokerage services for trading stocks, options, futures, and futures options, is excited to announce the inaugural Crossroads Summit, which is scheduled to take place at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida, from November 21-22, 2024.

The Crossroads Summit is anticipated to be a high impact gathering for visionaries and industry leaders looking to navigate and capitalize on global change. The event will bring together global industry leaders, strategists, investors, traders, some of TradeStation’s top customers, and multi-disciplinary thinkers to confront the challenges of an evolving geopolitical, economic, and technological landscape. The focus—Chaos Meets Innovation—aims to inspire attendees to forecast and strategize for the years ahead.

The inaugural summit will feature addresses from several keynote speakers, including well-known investment expert Cathie Wood, Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer of ARK Investment Management LLC, who will discuss how to harness innovation amid chaos in today’s rapidly evolving environment. Best-selling author and strategist Peter Zeihan will also take the stage to provide a deep dive into the shifting geopolitical landscape and its implications for global markets, and Jamie Metzl, a technology futurist, geopolitics expert and sci-fi novelist, will explore the future of technology and its transformative impact on society and industries. Together, these thought leaders will offer invaluable insights for anyone looking to stay sharp in a rapidly shifting world.

“In a world where the pace of change is relentless, and uncertainty is the new normal, leaders are tasked with making informed decisions amid a flood of information and evolving technologies,” said John Bartleman, President and Chief Executive Officer of TradeStation Group, Inc. “With the Crossroads Summit, we are committed to fostering a space where innovative ideas and strategies can flourish, empowering attendees to navigate and thrive in this complex landscape.”

Crossroads Summit attendees will hear from a lineup of visionary speakers, including Cathie Wood, Peter Zeihan (geopolitical strategist and author), Neil Howe (historian, economist, and generational trends expert), Jamie Metzl (futurist, geopolitical expert, and author), Francis Suarez (Mayor of Miami), Alan Beaulieu (Economist, ITR Economics), Rob Petrosino (Head of Emerging Tech & Innovation at PeakActivity), Kathryn Rooney Vera (Chief Strategist at StoneX Group), and others. The event will offer a platform for dynamic discussions, interactive sessions, and valuable networking opportunities.

“Miami is at the forefront of innovation and resilience, and the Crossroads Summit is where we redefine the future together. The opportunities to lead, adapt, and excel have never been more urgent. In a world of shifting geopolitics and rapidly evolving technologies like AI, America’s competitiveness depends on how we respond today,” said Miami Mayor Francis X. Suarez.

Key takeaways for attendees:

Mastering geopolitical shifts: gain insights on how global power dynamics are evolving and what it means for business strategies and investments.
Navigating the future of technology: learn about technological innovations that will likely reshape industries, societies, and global markets in the coming decade.
Thriving amid uncertainty: discover strategies to help turn chaos into opportunity, leveraging economic and technological disruptions to navigate a volatile environment.
Strategic foresight and leadership: develop the vision needed to anticipate future trends and leadership qualities essential for helping guide organizations through periods of rapid transformation.
Innovative crossroads: explore how the intersection of different industries, technologies, and global trends can spark groundbreaking ideas and create new pathways for growth.
Collaborative networking: engage with a community of forward-thinking leaders, traders, and investors, fostering partnerships and collaborations that can drive transformative change.

TradeStation Group will have a significant presence at the conference. Several executives will be participating in panels and interviewing speakers throughout the event, including TradeStation Group’s John Bartleman, President and Chief Executive Officer, James Putra, Vice President, Group Head of Product Management, and David Russell, Vice President, Market Insights and Research.‬‬‬‬

The Crossroads Summit is proud to have 3iQ, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, and the University of Miami as sponsors, with Benzinga as its Media Sponsor. These sponsors bring expertise, resources and opportunities designed to enrich the summit experience, aiming to empower attendees to thrive amidst uncertainty caused by change.

To learn more and register for the Crossroads Summit, visit the website.

About TradeStation Group, Inc.

Founded in 1982, TradeStation Group companies (TradeStation) provide institutional-grade fintech tools and personalized services – and is where sophisticated traders can find their home. TradeStation seeks to deliver the ultimate trading experience to retail and institutional clients that need a customizable trading ecosystem to perform their strategies. TradeStation provides award-winning* trading and analysis platforms and self-clearing online brokerage services for equities, options, futures, and futures options. These advanced tools are accessible on desktop, web, and mobile devices, as well as via API technologies that provide seamless access to TradeStation’s brokerage environment through third-party platforms. Created by traders, for traders, TradeStation’s institutional-level offerings cater to those who are born to trade.

* Visit TradeStation.com/Awards for more information.

About Crossroads Summit

Crossroads Summit is a conference for global leaders and innovators who seek to transform uncertainty into opportunity and shape the future. This event is where industry leaders, innovators, and visionaries can come together to forecast, strategize, and navigate the ever-evolving geopolitical, economic, and technological landscapes of the next decade. Visit the Crossroads Summit website for more information.