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From emerging technologies and the importance of responsible innovation to collaborative approaches for governance, risk management and security, Nasdaq TradeTalks explores the forces that are shaping the global markets. Filmed from Nasdaq MarketSite, our series serves as a catalyst for critical conversations on how innovation and regulation intersect to shape the future of the global capital markets and modern economy.

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Looking Beyond AI for Investment Ideas

Brad Warden, Senior Portfolio Manager at Nomura Asset Management, Michael Normyle, US Economist at Nasdaq, and Brian Joyce, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why investors are turning their attention to quantum and space investments.

May 08, 2026

The Space Economy Is Entering its Strongest Period

Chad Anderson, Founder & CEO of Space Capital, and Araz Feyzi, Co-Founder & CTO of Kayhan Space, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss where investments are being directed in space innovation and what the emerging areas are for investors to watch.

May 08, 2026

The Numbers for Power Demand Are Bigger than People Realize

Neil Auerbach, Chairman & CEO of Hudson Sustainable Group, joins Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss the real story and economics behind AI-driven power demand growth in the United States.

May 07, 2026

Preparing for Always-On Trading

Brandon Tepper, SVP and Global Head of Data with Capital Access Platforms at Nasdaq, and Andrew Oppenheimer, Head of US Equities at Nasdaq, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss Nasdaq’s proposed 23/5 trading initiative designed to bridge traditional and digital markets and provide a more resilient, transparent, and continuous financial ecosystem for investors.

May 05, 2026

Navigating the Shift in Global Energy Infrastructure

Amy Duffuor, Co-Founder & General Partner at Azolla Ventures, and Paul Afonso, Partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why the global renewable energy landscape has shifted from a period of long-term goal setting to an era of urgent execution, driven by a massive surge in power demand from the AI and data center boom and the critical need to upgrade outdated infrastructure.

May 01, 2026

Understanding the Underlying Asset of Private Market Funds

Randy Cohen, Co-Founder of PEO Partners & Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business School, and Ted Koenig, Chairman & CEO of Monroe Capital LLC, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss navigating private market valuation and accessibility.

May 01, 2026

The Board Agenda: New Era of Financial Utility

Brandon Tepper, Global Head of Data at Nasdaq, Michael Normyle at US Economist at Nasdaq, and Christian Pellegrino, Partner & Head of Digital Assets at Alpha FMC, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks, in partnership with The Nasdaq Board Center of Excellence, to discuss how understanding interoperability and digital infrastructure will coexist with traditional systems to enhance global liquidity, transparency, and operational speed.

Apr 27, 2026

Redefining the AI Stack for a Post-Hyperscaler World

Dinakar Munagala, Co-Founder & CEO of Blaize, and Harman Kaur, Chief Technology Officer of Tanium, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why the AI landscape is shifting from a "training-at-all-costs" mindset to an inference-first strategy focused on delivering measurable efficiency and sustainable unit economics.

Apr 27, 2026

Operationalizing Digital Assets

Nikhilesh De, Managing Editor of Global Policy & Regulation at CoinDesk, David Wachsman, Founder & CEO of Wachsman, and Dilshan Dowlah, Head of US at Mercuryo, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why finalizing a framework is essential to establishing the foundational rules of the road for digital assets.

Apr 27, 2026

Driving Capital Efficiency Through Global Market Evolution

Brian Steele, President, Managing Director, Clearing & Security Services at the DTCC, joins Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss ensuring global market accessibility in an increasingly digital economy.

Apr 27, 2026

Catalysts for Semiconductor Outperformance

Nasdaq’s Mark Marex, Global Head of Index Insights, Michael Normyle, US Economist, and Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options, along with Rene Reyna, Head of Thematic & Specialty ETF Strategy at Invesco, Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why semiconductors are cemented as the foundation of the modern digital economy.

Apr 17, 2026

Resilient Digital Asset Market Structure

Andy Baehr, Managing Director of Asset Management at GSR, Mark Wendland, Chairman and CEO of Canton Strategic Holdings, Erin Friez, CEO of Digital Ascension Group, and Patrick Gauthier, CEO of Convera, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss building a more stable and efficient financial ecosystem that operates with institutional-grade integrity.

Apr 17, 2026

Balancing Healthtech Innovation with Regulatory Integrity

Tom Sundlof, Partner at Blank Rome, Dr. Severence MacLaughlin, CEO & Founder of DeLorean AI, Matthew Richardson, Partner with the Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Digital Commerce practice at Brown Rudnick, Matt Maher, CEO of M7 Innovations & Member of the MIT Media Lab Consortium, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss the privacy paradox that’s intensifying as consumers often trade deeply intimate health data for the benefits of personalization.

Apr 17, 2026

Roadmap to Resilience and Risk Management

Yoon Auh, CEO of BOLTS Technologies, Afsheen Afshar, Founder & CEO of Pilot Wave Holdings, and Jeremy Samuelson, EVP, Artificial Intelligence & Innovation at Integrated Quantum, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss building for quantum readiness and protecting present-day data-exposure risk.

Apr 14, 2026

Trust‑Centric Security Is Reshaping Modern Cyber Risk

Evan Malanga, Chief Revenue Officer at Yuma, Stephen Boyer, Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Bitsight, and Shrav Mehta, Founder & CEO at SecureFrame, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss how proactive security and data governance can evolve into a strategic capability and competitive advantage.

Apr 13, 2026

Modern Thematic Portfolio and Distribution

Max Nicholson, CEO of Blossom, and Derek Yan, Senior Investment Strategist of KraneShares, to discuss join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss integrating private companies into thematic ETFs and the influence of the next-gen investor.

Apr 13, 2026

The Telecommunications Act of 1996: Lessons for Today's AI Policy Landscape

Andoni Economou, Co-Founder & COO of MetTel, Francisco Morales Barrón, Partner at Vinson & Elkins, and Dr. Robert Duncan, President’s Distinguished Chair in Physics at Texas Tech, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss whether traditional telecom models can survive intensified infrastructure demands and explore how the Act's dual legacy of innovation and market concentration informs today's AI policy debates.

Apr 06, 2026

Delivering Measurable AI ROI Through Strategic Execution

Bill Briggs, Chief Technology Officer of Deloitte, and Rob May, Co-Founder & CEO of NeuroMetric, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss approaches that enable organizations to deliver tangible AI returns while scaling responsibly.

Apr 06, 2026

Derivatives as a Window into Market Sentiment

Michael Normyle, US Economist at Nasdaq, Max Cabasso, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, and Dr. Russell Rhoads, Clinical Associate Professor of Financial Management at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why the derivatives market can be a critical barometer for future price action across asset classes.

Apr 06, 2026

Market Data as the Strategic Differentiator

Bob Ward, CEO of QUODD, Suvo Chatterjee, Vice President of Product & Technology at Fi-Tek, and John Cowan, Executive Director of Business Development, Fixed Income Pricing, and Reference Data at S&P Global Market Intelligence, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why data is now about usability, control, and consistent outcomes.

Mar 27, 2026

Reshaping the Relationship Between Investing and Living Expenses

Dr. Christos Makridis, Senior Researcher at Gallup and Associate Professor at Arizona State University, Sam Miller, CEO of Kasheesh, Michael Normyle, US Economist at Nasdaq, and Max Cabasso, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why younger demographics prioritize liquidity and flexibility over traditional buy-and-hold strategies, representing a significant evolution in how financial planning intersects with day-to-day cash flow management.

Mar 27, 2026

Defining American Next-Gen Energy Leadership

Ethan Paterno, Partner at PA Consulting, Josh Joseph, SVP, Sustainability & Governance Advisory at Edleman Smithfield, Natalie Silva, Strategic Marketing Leader of Critical Power Industries at ABB US, and Dr. Sasan Mokhtari, Founder & CEO of OATI, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why resource diversification, supportive state and federal policies, and community buy-in are key to overcoming obstacles and ensuring a resilient, future-ready grid.

Mar 27, 2026

Driving Growth and Innovation in the Nasdaq-100 Ecosystem

Paul Schroeder, CMT, Director & QQQ Product Strategist at Invesco, Nasdaq’s Global Head of Index Insights, Mark Marex, Head of Index Options Content, Kevin Davitt, and US Economist, Michael Normyle, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss how the Nasdaq-100 ecosystem has evolved into a $1.4 trillion global hub of investment vehicles.

Mar 23, 2026

AI-Driven Threat Landscape

Calvin Cooper, Director at Pilot Wave Holdings, and Andrew Howell, Vice President of Government Affairs at SentinelOne, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why software has become the primary theater of modern warfare and prioritizing an “orchestrated” policy environment.

Mar 23, 2026

Digital Market Structure Integration

Constantin Kogan, General Partner at Holistic Capital, Yat Sui, Co-Founder & Chairman of Animoca Brands, Kaledora Liernan-Linn, Co-Founder of Ostium, and Bart Smith, Partner & Managing Director at Performance Trust Capital Partner, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss how digital asset market structure could evolve as institutional capital continues to scale.

Mar 23, 2026

Unlocking Value in Small- and Mid-Cap Stocks

Michael Normyle, U.S. Economist at Nasdaq, Martin Alvarez, Senior Analyst on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, Amy Zhang, EVP & Portfolio Manager at Alger, and Brian Manby, CFA, Equity Strategist at WisdomTree, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why small- and mid-cap stocks occupy a unique market position and offer attractive valuations and earnings growth potential.

Mar 17, 2026

Pivotal Moment for Digital Asset Market Structure

Andy Baehr, Managing Director of Asset Management at GSR, John Medel, Head of Public Policy at Injective, Chris Brodersen, Managing Director of the Blockchain Practice at EisnerAmper, and Avinash Chidambaram, Co-Founder & CEO of Cybrid, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss why the industry is at a key inflection point in terms of innovation, technological developments and policy response.

Mar 17, 2026

Integrating AI Into Private Equity & Investment Banking Operations

Robert Root, Transformation Partner at Southfield Capital, Justin Guthrie, COO at Blueflame AI, Elliott Parker, Founder & CEO of Alloy Partners, Scott Hauck, Managing Partner at Legacy Capital, and Tim Kiely, Operating Principal and Head of Data Analytics & AI at BayPine, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss what AI adoption looks like beyond improving operational efficiency.

Mar 17, 2026

Fundamental and Historical Assessments of the Market

Phil Mackintosh, Chief Economist at Nasdaq, Chris Dearborn, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist at Interactive Brokers, and Steve Wyett, Chief Market Strategist and BOK Financial, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss while geopolitical volatility remains a systemic risk, historical market cycles and post-midterm trends suggest that growth remains intact.

Mar 11, 2026

The Board Agenda: Navigating Macro Shifts and Global Policy

Nasdaq’s U.S. Economist, Michael Normyle, AVP and Head of the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, Michael Sokoll, and VP of Government Relations, Jameel Johnson, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks, in partnership with The Nasdaq Board Center of Excellence, to discuss the key issues that boards are facing in an evolving landscape.

Mar 11, 2026

Turning Logistics into a Competitive Advantage

Laura Behrens Wu, CEO of Shippo, Russell Hoppes, VP of Solutions & Delivery at Locus, Ajesh Kapoor, Founder & CEO of SemiCab, a subsidiary of Algorhythm, and Issac Wong, EVP of Research & Development at Cockroach Labs, join Jill Malandrino to discuss the impact of AI on global supply chains and commerce.

Mar 06, 2026

Evolution of Skills at Scale

Antonio Delgado, Leader of NAAIC and Vice President of Innovation and Technology Partnerships at Miami Dade College, Habib Matar, Co-PI of NAAIC and Professor of Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, at Maricopa Community Colleges, Greg Bianchi, Director of Partnerships at Microsoft Elevate, and John Brown, VP of Operations at Shimizu North America, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss American workforce readiness.

Mar 06, 2026

Taxes, the Economy and the Impact of AI Are Where Investors Are Focused

Michael Normyle, US Economist at Nasdaq, Max Cabasso, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, and Chris Englebert, Founding Partner & CIO of Englebert Financial Advisers, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss how the global macro landscape is being reshaped.

Mar 03, 2026

Delivering Crypto Assets Via the ETF Wrapper

Jay Jacobs, U.S. Head of Equity ETFs at BlackRock, Eliézer Ndinga, Head of Strategy & Business Development at 21shares, and Bill Birmingham, Managing Director at REX-Osprey, join Jill Malandrino to discuss why intelligent investors will focus on digital assets fundamentals with portfolio selection.

Feb 27, 2026

Traditional Markers of Growth Are Being Reshaped by a Stark K-Shaped Divide

Michael Normyle, US Economist at Nasdaq, Chris Dearborn, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, Justin Grooms, President of Bolt, and Kevin Mahn, President & Chief Investment Officer of Hennion & Walsh, join Jill Malandrino to discuss evolving consumer spend trends.

Feb 24, 2026

The Primary Engine of the Global Economy

Chris Dearborn, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, Phil Mackintosh, Chief Economist at Nasdaq, Mark Marex, Global Head of Index Insights at Nasdaq, and Paul Schroeder, Director - Factor & QQQ Equity Product Strategist at Invesco, join Jill Malandrino on TradeTalks to discuss the intelligence supercycle.

Feb 18, 2026

Cross Currents Influencing Market Sentiment

Dr. Russell Rhoads, Associate Clinical Professor of Finance at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business, Phil Mackintosh, Chief Economist at Nasdaq, Max Cabasso, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss if the underlying economic and market fundamentals remain largely intact.

Feb 18, 2026

Reinventing Scalable Storage for the AI Economy

WD’s Chief Executive Officer Irving Tan, Chief Financial Officer Kris Sennesael, and Chief Human Resources Officer Katie Watson, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss reinventing scalable storage technologies for the AI data-driven economy.

Feb 18, 2026

Trends and Evolving Needs of Retail Investors in the APAC Region

Wang Qi, Chief Investment Officer of UOB Kay Hian, joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss trends and evolving needs of retail investors in the APAC region.

Jan 29, 2026

The Investment Outlook in China and Navigating Today’s Market Development

Ping Zhou, CFA, Chairman & CIO of Bin Yuan Capital, joins Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss the investment outlook in China and navigating today’s market development.

Jan 28, 2026

The “Supercycle Shield” and if Investors Are Moving Into Hard Vol Rather Than Buying VIX Calls

Brian Stutland Managing Partner at Equity Armor Investments, Mike Khouw, CNBC Contributor & YieldMax Strategist at YieldMax ETFs, and Anthony DeMartino, Co-Founder & CEO of Sentora, join Jill Malandrino to discuss to discuss the “Supercycle Shield” and if investors are moving into hard vol rather than buying VIX calls.

Jan 23, 2026

Developments in the Gold Market, Digitization, and How It Ties Into the Macroeconomic Environment

Brian Joyce, Managing Director on the Nasdaq Market Intelligence Desk, Michael Normyle, U.S. Economist at Nasdaq, Joe Cavatoni, Chief Market Strategist at the World Gold Council, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss developments in the gold market, digitization, and how it ties into the macroeconomic environment.

Jan 21, 2026

Recent Developments With Digital Asset Market Structure and How It Could Take Shape

Andy Baehr, Head of Research & Index Product Development at CoinDesk, Phil Kwok, Co-Founder & CEO of EasyA, and Dom Kwok, COO of EasyA, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss recent developments with digital asset market structure and how it could take shape.

Jan 21, 2026

Market Opportunities Beyond AI and How to Get Exposure to These Themes Through ETFs

Oliver Bunn, Quantitative Investment Strategies Portfolio Manager at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, Robert Hum, Head of Investment Product Development & Activation at SEI, and Brian O’Donnell, Co-Founder of BondBloxx, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss market opportunities beyond AI, asset class outlook, and how to get exposure to these themes through ETFs.

Jan 21, 2026

Designing Civic AI Architectures That Embed Accountability and Human Authority by Default

Nasser Lutfi, Entrepreneur & CEO of Lutfi Investment Group, and Cesar Hernandez, CEO of Omni Public Consulting Group, Oxford MBA, Harvard MPA, and MIT Developer, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss designing civic AI architectures that embed accountability, auditability, and human authority by default.

Jan 13, 2026

Why Operationalizing AI Depends on Cybersecurity Resilience

Dr. Christos Makridis, Senior Researcher at Gallup and Associate Professor at Arizona State University, Justin vom Eigen, Founder & CEO of JustInsurance, Pete Sacco, Founder & President of PTS Data Center Solutions, and Kenny Stoddart, Former Global Cybersecurity Executive & Enterprise Risk Leader, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss why operationalizing AI depends on cybersecurity resilience, governance frameworks, data integrity, and organizational readiness.

Jan 13, 2026

How Investors Can Build Innovation Into Their Portfolio for Different Types of Financial Objectives

Pranay Dureja, Derivatives & QIS Index Research at Nasdaq Global Indexes and Paul Schroeder, Director - Factor & QQQ Equity Product Strategy at Invesco, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss how investors can build innovation into their portfolio for all different types of financial objectives.

Jan 13, 2026

What Are the Dominant Narratives as Investors Around the World Interpret the Fed’s Independence?

Steve Wyett, Chief Investment Strategist at BOK Financial and Steve Sosnick, Chief Market Strategist at Interactive Brokers, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss what could potentially be the dominant narratives as investors around the world interpret the Fed’s independence.

Jan 12, 2026

How the Nasdaq-100 and Its Ecosystem Have Evolved to Suit Retirement Needs

Pranay Dureja, Derivatives & QIS Index Research at Nasdaq Global Indexes and Steve Rogers, Chief Executive Officer of Shelton Capital, join Jill Malandrino on Nasdaq TradeTalks to discuss how the Nasdaq-100 and its ecosystem have evolved to suit retirement needs.

Jan 12, 2026

Is the Market Underpricing Risk?

Mike Khouw, CNBC Contributor and YieldMax Strategist at YieldMax ETFs, and Luke Rahbari, CEO of Equity Armor Investments, join Jill Malandrino to discuss whether the market is underpricing risk.

Jan 09, 2026

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