2026 CSTA Conference: Full Schedule

Welcome to CSTA 2026!

Thank you, 2026 Sponsors & Exhibitors!

3:00pm PDT

Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

Join fellow CSTA 2026 delegates for an exciting meet-and-greet to officially kick off the Conference and celebrate the opening of the CSTA 2026 Exhibitors Hall. Connect with industry peers and be inspired by a special surprise keynote speaker.

Sponsors

Nasdaq Inc.

Wednesday August 19, 2026 3:00pm - 7:00pm PDT

General Information, Housekeeping

11:00am PDT

CSTA Presidents Update

Thursday August 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am PDT

Join John Christofilos for the CSTA President’s Update, featuring key highlights from the past year, important association developments, and a look ahead at the priorities and opportunities shaping CSTA’s future.

Speakers

John Christofilos

Chief Trading Officer, AGF Investments Inc.

John Christofilos leads a team responsible for trading AGF’s Assets Under Management across its Retail, Institutional and Private Client portfolios. He is also a member of AGF’s Business Development unit with responsibility for reviewing and leading Capital Markets opportunities... Read More →

Thursday August 20, 2026 11:00am - 11:15am PDT

General Information, Content

5:15pm PDT

CSTA Board Of Governors & Affiliate Presidents Meeting

Thursday August 20, 2026 5:15pm - 5:45pm PDT

2nd Floor - Glacier Room - Westin Resort & Spa

Thursday August 20, 2026 5:15pm - 5:45pm PDT
2nd Floor - Glacier Room - Westin Resort & Spa

General Information, Housekeeping

8:15am PDT

CSTA 2026 Annual General Meeting

Friday August 21, 2026 8:15am - 8:30am PDT

Join us at the CSTA General Meeting with Andrea Brake, CSTA Chair. During this meeting, we will formally announce our new 2026 – 2028 board members, we will review the organization’s financials, providing transparency and insights into our fiscal health and achievements over the past year. Finally, we will officially launch the location and plans for our next conference.

Speakers

Andrea Brake

Director, Portfolio Trading & Analysis, ATB Investment Management

Andrea Brake is the Director of Portfolio Trading and Analysis at ATB Investment Management — Canada’s largest financial institution based in Western Canada. With almost 2 decades of experience in capital markets, Andrea is a Chartered Financial Analyst who began her career as... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 8:15am - 8:30am PDT

General Information, Housekeeping

10:30am PDT

STA Update

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am PDT

Join Jim Toes for an update from the Security Traders Association (STA), highlighting key developments, priorities, and initiatives impacting the trading community. This session will offer a timely look at the issues shaping the industry and what’s ahead for market participants.

Speakers

Jim Toes

President, STA

Jim Toes has served as President and CEO of Security Traders Association (STA) since 2011. In this role, Mr. Toes maintains STA’s relationship with U.S. regulators and congressional policymakers, advocating for the employees and customers of the financial markets. Under Mr. Toes... Read More →

Friday August 21, 2026 10:30am - 10:45am PDT

General Information, Content

2026 CSTA Conference

3:00pm PDT

Nasdaq Inc.

11:00am PDT

John Christofilos

5:15pm PDT

8:15am PDT

Andrea Brake

10:30am PDT

Jim Toes

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