MuniTech 2024: Chicago

​MuniTech 2024: Chicago is an event aimed at uniting tech-forward and influential figures of the municipal bond market. Focused on muni bond technology, this exclusive set of panel conversations and happy hour promises to be in high demand among professionals seeking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of municipal finance.

​Panel Conversation with Industry Leaders: MuniTech 2024: Chicago will feature three 45-minute panels of trailblazers in the field of muni bond technology on the sell-side, buy-side, and primary market. Attendees will gain exclusive insights into innovations and strategies that are shaping the future of municipal finance. From digital platforms to machine learning applications, the discussions will explore the transformative potential of technology in streamlining municipal bond issuance, trading, and analysis/management.

​2024 Panelists and Times:
Moderator: Barnet Sherman (Senior Managing Partner at The TenBar Group, Professor at Boston University and Forbes Contributor)

​Beyond Algorithms: How Tech is Transforming the Municipal Bond Investment Process - 2:15-3:00pm CST

​Manju Boraiah (Senior PM/Head of Systematic Edge Fixed Income and Custom SMA Investment for the Systematic Edge team - Allspring Global)

​Justin Land (CEO - AG Analytics)

​Hector Negroni (Founder/CEO - Foundation Credit)

​The New Issue Playbook: Adapting Primary Muni Markets for Today - 3:15-4:00pm CST

​Jennie Huang Bennett (former CFO – City of Chicago)

​Matthew Gerstenfeld (Co-Founder – Munichain)

​Megan Kilgore (City Auditor – City of Columbus)

​Bethany Pugh (MD – PFM Advisors)

​Future-Proofing Flow: How the Sell-Side is Adapting to a Changing Digital Landscape - 4:15-5:00pm CST

​Jeff Helwig (Municipal Bond Trader and Business Development - Millennium Advisors)

​Daniel Kelly (Head of Municipal Bonds - MarketAxess)

​Matthew Smith (Founder/CEO - Spline Data)

​Chad Wildman (Executive Director: Quantitative Strategies - FMSBonds)

​Exploring Emerging Opportunities: As market participants increasingly turn to technology to optimize their trading and operations, MuniTech 2024: Chicago will provide market participants direct access to the decision-makers behind the latest technology and opportunities in the muni bond market. Participants will gain valuable knowledge about the best practices, credit strategies, and workflow management solutions, enabling them to make informed decisions and drive growth and efficiency in their business.

​Networking and Collaboration: The happy hour following the panel conversation around 530pm CST will provide a unique opportunity for attendees to connect with key players in the muni market. Engage in insightful conversations and build relationships with industry experts, investors, and technologists. Participants will foster collaborative efforts and establish valuable partnerships that can help your firm unlock transformative advancements in municipal finance.