18.30
18.30 - 20.30
The Old Library
Guildhall, London EC2
Sponsor:The FOA will host a “welcoming” cocktail reception which traditionally marks the start of International Derivatives Week. The reception welcomes senior representatives from the international financial community, including members of the FOA and Package A delegates, speakers, and exhibitors from the FIA/FOA International Derivatives Expo (IDX 2008).
08.00
09.00
T9.00G
PORTER TUN
Michael Spencer is Group Chief Executive of ICAP plc a FTSE 100 company with a market capitalisation of circa £4 billion. ICAP is the world''s premier voice and electronic interdealer broker and the source of global market information and commentary for professionals in the international financial markets. ICAP has an average daily transaction volume in excess of $1.5 trillion, more than 60% of which is electronic. The company employs more than 3,500 staff in 31 centres globally. In 2007 Michael Spencer was awarded a Special Beacon Prize for his pioneering project of ICAP Charity Days. Since 1993 the Charity Day has raised over £42 million for countless well deserving and needy causes globally.Speaker:
Michael Spencer, Group Chief Executive, ICAP
09.30
T9.30W
UPPER SUGAR ROOM
09.30 Overview
Deliveries require specialized knowledge, training, and experience. This in-depth workshop will start with an overview of client and FCM requirements to facilitate deliveries of physical and financial products. This will be followed by a panel discussion intended for both industry delivery staff and customers who intend to take delivery of commodity and energy contracts. The second half of the workshop will go focus on the issues associated with delivery of financial contracts. Both sessions will have opportunity to ask questions to representatives from the major exchanges/clearing houses.
Options exercise and assignment will be covered in the Wednesday 11 June workshops.
Speakers:
Richard Hughes, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
Mark Mills, Director, European Futures Operations, Merrill Lynch10.00 Commodity & Energy Deliveries
This session will cover the unique aspects of physical delivery of commodities including energy products. The exchanges and clearinghouses will begin by covering common questions market participants have about deliveries and problems they have seen such as missed deadlines, exceptions, and what can be done to avoid such problems. Also, delegates will hear an overview of the LME warehousing mechanism and SWORD. The final part of the session will be devoted to questions from the participants.
Speakers:
Neil Banks, Consultant, London Metal Exchange
Fil De Vivo, Director, Derivatives Operations, LCH.Clearnet
Chris Herman, Head of Operations, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Stefan Knoblauch, Director, Clearing Business Development, Eurex
12.00 Lunch Break 13.00 Financial Deliveries
This session will cover fixed income and equity deliveries including cross-border challenges, buy-in regimes, fines and exceptions. The first part of the session will focus on common issues delivery professionals face. Participants will have the opportunity to have their questions addressed in the second part of the workshop.
Speakers:
Lee Betsill, Managing Director, EDX London
Fil De Vivo, Director, Derivatives Operations, LCH.Clearnet
Chris Herman, Head of Operations, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Stefan Knoblauch, Director, Clearing Business Development, Eurex
09.30
T9.30G
PORTER TUN
The landscape for derivatives trading is changing rapidly under the pressure of exchange consolidation, a plethora of cross-border partnerships, lightning quick advances in technology, and major changes in the regulatory environment. Hear the chief executives of four leading US and European futures exchanges discuss their plans and strategies for success in the coming years.Chair:
Michael Spencer, Group Chief Executive, ICAPSpeakers:
Hugh Freedberg, Group Executive Vice President and Head of Global Derivatives, NYSE Euronext
Andreas Preuss, Chief Executive Officer, Eurex
Rick Redding, Managing Director, Products & Services, CME Group
Jeffrey Sprecher, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IntercontinentalExchange
10.45
EXHIBIT HALL – KING GEORGE/QUEEN CHARLOTTE/LOWER SUGAR ROOM
11.15
T11.15G
PORTER TUN
Exchange stocks have been some of the best performers in the stock market in recent years, especially in comparison to other companies in the financial services sector. But can their run continue? Stock analysts discuss what is on the horizon for the European exchanges.Chair:
Brian Daly, Managing Director, Morgan StanleySpeakers:
Andrew Mitchell, Research Analyst, Fox-Pitt Kelton
Richard Repetto, Partner, Sandler O'Neill & Partners
Mamoun Tazi, Senior Analyst, Banks and SpecFins, MF Global
Johannes Thormann, Analyst, HSBC
11.15
T11.15T
KING VAULT
Electronic trading of derivatives has come a long way over the past few years but now DMA, Super DMA, and multi-/cross- asset trading are all challenging existing platforms. This session looks at the new trends that face providers of technology and makes some predictions about what the trading system of the future is going to have to look like.Chair:
Christopher Morris, Director, Aequitas Associates ConsultingSpeakers:
Sabrina Belkadi, Executive Director - Electronic Trading, Goldman Sachs
Francesco Cicero, Head of e-Trading, Europe & Asia, GFI Group
Steve Grob, Director, Derivatives Products, Fidessa Group
Thomas Lenz, Member of The Executive Board, Eurex
Leslie Sutphen, Global Head of eSolutions, Newedge Financial
11.15
T9.30W
UPPER SUGAR ROOM
09.30 Overview
Deliveries require specialized knowledge, training, and experience. This in-depth workshop will start with an overview of client and FCM requirements to facilitate deliveries of physical and financial products. This will be followed by a panel discussion intended for both industry delivery staff and customers who intend to take delivery of commodity and energy contracts. The second half of the workshop will go focus on the issues associated with delivery of financial contracts. Both sessions will have opportunity to ask questions to representatives from the major exchanges/clearing houses.
Options exercise and assignment will be covered in the Wednesday 11 June workshops.
Speakers:
Richard Hughes, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
Mark Mills, Director, European Futures Operations, Merrill Lynch10.00 Commodity & Energy Deliveries
This session will cover the unique aspects of physical delivery of commodities including energy products. The exchanges and clearinghouses will begin by covering common questions market participants have about deliveries and problems they have seen such as missed deadlines, exceptions, and what can be done to avoid such problems. Also, delegates will hear an overview of the LME warehousing mechanism and SWORD. The final part of the session will be devoted to questions from the participants.
Speakers:
Neil Banks, Consultant, London Metal Exchange
Fil De Vivo, Director, Derivatives Operations, LCH.Clearnet
Chris Herman, Head of Operations, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Stefan Knoblauch, Director, Clearing Business Development, Eurex
12.00 Lunch Break 13.00 Financial Deliveries
This session will cover fixed income and equity deliveries including cross-border challenges, buy-in regimes, fines and exceptions. The first part of the session will focus on common issues delivery professionals face. Participants will have the opportunity to have their questions addressed in the second part of the workshop.
Speakers:
Lee Betsill, Managing Director, EDX London
Fil De Vivo, Director, Derivatives Operations, LCH.Clearnet
Chris Herman, Head of Operations, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Stefan Knoblauch, Director, Clearing Business Development, Eurex
12.30
EXHIBIT HALL – KING GEORGE/QUEEN CHARLOTTE/LOWER SUGAR ROOM
14.00
T14.00G
PORTER TUN
Clearing has become a focal point of exchanges who see it as a strategic asset to leverage shareholder value and regulators who want to insure that clearing is not a barrier to entry to new exchanges. The clearing model is being re-examined in both the US and the EU Where do we stand on these initiatives and what opportunities and difficulties do clearinghouse leaders see in what is being proposed?Chair:
Steve Sparke, Chairman, Futures and Options AssociationSpeakers:
Phil Bruce, Senior Strategy Advisory, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Roger Liddell, Group Chief Executive Officer, LCH.Clearnet
Paul Swann, President and Chief Operating Officer, ICE Clear Europe
Kim Taylor, Managing Director and President, Clearing House Division, CME Group
Michael Walinskas, Senior Vice President, Risk Management and Membership, The Options Clearing Corporation
14.00
T14.00T
KING VAULT
Automated trading systems are driving a greater and greater share of trading activity at the major derivatives exchanges, resulting in a tidal wave of market data for everyone in the marketplace. How can exchanges cater to these users without crowding out the rest of their customers? What techniques are market participants using to improve their ability to process this data?Chair:
Max Butti, Strategic Development Director, Liquid CapitalSpeakers:
Steve Carl, Director of Business Technology, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Collin Coleman, Director, Schneider Trading Associates
Robert Van Valzah, Director, Intergration and Consulting, 29West
14.00
T14.00M
QUEEN VAULT
This panel features a discussion of the latest developments in China’s futures markets with a particular focus on what’s up with the long-awaited stock index futures contract, the CSI 300. The panel will review and comment on the contract’s specifications including size and volatility, its prospects given the high contract value and margin requirements, who can access the contract and how, and what the timetable might be for launch. Panelists will also discuss new developments in the existing Chinese commodity futures markets.Chair:
Nicholas Ronalds, Executive Director, FIA AsiaSpeakers:
Emmanuel Faure, Managing Director, Newedge and Chairman, FIA Asia
Dr. Foo-shiung Ho, Chairman, Yuanta Futures
Ernest Po, Vice President, Market Development, Derivatives, Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing
15.15
EXHIBIT HALL – KING GEORGE/QUEEN CHARLOTTE/LOWER SUGAR ROOM
15.45
T15.45G
KING VAULT
Recent high profile losses involving exchange-traded derivatives have prompted review of risk management practices across the industry. This session will explore the concerns of risk managers at firms and exchanges and identify risk management policies and procedures under review.Chair:
David Myers, Partner, Deloitte & ToucheSpeakers:
Christophe Adam, Deputy Head of Operations, Europe, Newedge
Chris Jones, Director and Head of Risk Management, LCH.Clearnet
Andrew Lamb, Independent Consultant
Thilo Schwind, Director and Head of Clearing & Risk Operations, Eurex Clearing
William Templer, Managing Director, UBS
15.45
T15.45T
QUEEN VAULT
Black box, quants and algorithms are driving massive volumes of messages that stress exchange hosts, exchange networks, broker servers, broker networks, and even traders computers. How can we continue to provide efficient markets to terminal traders and black box systems? Can we optimize infrastructure and software to facilitate a low latency, effective solution for all users?Chair:
Nick Garrow, Head of Electronic Trading, Newedge Group UKSpeakers:
Jean-Marc Bouhelier, Chairman, Celoxica
Michael Cooper, Head of Product Technology, BT Global Financial Services
Pierre-Francois Filet, Chief Executive Officer, QuantHouse
Nick Harris, Chief Technology Officer, Liquid Capital
Thomas Lenz, Member of The Executive Board, Eurex
Diane Saucier, Vice President, Market Development, Trading Technologies
15.45
T15.45M
JAMES WATT
The session will cover recent developments in India that have either acted as a catalyst for exponential trading growth, or caused policies that curtailed certain markets. The panel will address how foreign firms and investors gain access to India’s commodity futures markets, including how they register as a broker-dealer. It will highlight current Forward Markets Commission policies that will affect foreign participation in India’s markets.Chair:
Lamon Rutten, Joint Managing Director, Multi Commodity Exchange of IndiaSpeaker:
Udayan Goyal, Managing Director, Deutsche Bank
16.00
16.00 - 18.00 The Brewery
London EC1
EXHIBIT HALL – KING GEORGE/QUEEN CHARLOTTE/LOWER SUGAR ROOM
Stroll through the exhibit hall and sample the latest products along with drinks and light fare. The exhibit hall takes on a festive atmosphere as old friends gather and introductions are made to new colleagues. Remember to bring plenty of business cards!
18.00
18.00 - 21.00
The Brewery
PORTER TUN
London EC1
Sponsor: Eurex Clearing
08.00
09.00
W9.00G
JAMES WATT
This panel session will look at some of the key US and UK/EU legal and compliance issues facing regulated firms and their legal and compliance departments, many of which are common to both sides of the Atlantic. Topics will include: recording, securing and accessing client communications, the international impacts of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, market abuse and enforcement and risk management and recent lessons for compliance officers.Chair:
Simon Elvidge, Global Head of Anti-Money Laundering, Newedge GroupSpeakers:
Edward Black, Special Counsel - Financial Services Practice Group, Katten Muchin Rosenman Cornish
Chris Brennan, Associate (Barrister), Barlow Lyde & Gilbert
Jonathan Herbst, Partner, Norton Rose
Kieran Smyth, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
Mike Williams, Partner, Deloitte & Touche
Paul Willis, Global Compliance Officer, Fortis Bank Global Clearing
09.00
W9.00T
PORTER TUN
For firms building their own algorithmic trading capability, there is a unique set of issues and choices which have wide implications on business strategy, relationships with intermediaries and exchanges - and ultimately the probability of success. This session will cover the costs, risks and benefits of direct access; algorithmic trading support technology (build, buy or rent?); challenges in linking OTC and ETD markets; and intra-clearing firm issues and their affect on firm success.Chair:
James Johanik, Chief Marketing Officer, TradeHelmSpeakers:
Martin Frewer, Senior Sales Manager, Fortis Bank Global Clearing
Dr. Lionel Greene, Head of Structured Derivatives Trading, EDF Trading
Chris Marsh, Head of AES Trading, Europe, Credit Suisse
09.00
W9.00C
QUEEN VAULT
The secular bull market in commodities has precipitated a significant shift towards this asset class by institutional investors and, more recently, retail investors. This presentation will provide an insight into why this has happened, what type of institutions are involved and the role that product innovation has played in bringing commodities as an asset class centre stage.Speaker:
David Nahmanovici, Manager - Commodity Investor Solutions, Barclays Capital
09.00
W9.00M
KING VAULT
New markets are proliferating. Some are being launched to address new products, others to compete with existing products. Still others are designed to attract a particular audience. This session will explore the status of these new platforms and their ability to attract liquidity. Panelists also will consider whether dark liquidity pools can develop in derivatives like they have in equities.Chair:
David Feltes, Consultant, Global Exchange Practice, Oliver WymanSpeakers:
James Davies, Head of Trader Systems Business Unit, Trayport
Kevin Foley, President and Chief Executive Officer, Aqua Liquidity
Cathryn Lyall, Chief Operating Officer, Exchange Projects, I-CAP
Hirander Misra, Chief Operating Officer, Chi-X
09.00
W9.00W
UPPER SUGAR ROOM
Against the background of ever increasing exchange volumes, the operational risks associated with the option exercise/assignment process have similarly increased. This session will highlight where the major risks lie, how firms have undertaken internal reviews of these processes, what steps they have taken to minimise the risks and what changes exchanges have made to their own systems and processes to help firms manage this opertional area more efficiently.Chair:
Jamie White, Director, Lehman Brothers International (Europe)Speakers:
Roger Bartlett, Executive Director, Goldman Sachs
Liam Bell, Executive Director, J.P. Morgan Futures
Andrew Bellwood, Vice President - Listed Derivatives Operations, Credit Suisse
James Morley, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
10.15
EXHIBIT HALL – KING GEORGE/QUEEN CHARLOTTE/LOWER SUGAR ROOM
10.45
10.45G
JAMES WATT
Globalisation calls into question the current framework of regulation and whether it is ''fit for purpose." Regulators and practitioners will focus on regulatory reform and discuss, amongst other things, the timetable and practical impact of a transatlantic marketplace, more principles-based regulation and international regulatory co-operation, including the regulation of EU and US commodity markets.Chair:
Anthony Belchambers, Chief Executive, Futures and Options AssociationSpeakers:
Robyn Grew, Managing Director, Barclays Capital
Jonathan Marsh, Partner, Berwin Leighton Paisner
Jacqueline Mesa, Director, Office of International Affairs, Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Michael Peters, Member of The Executive Board, Eurex
Verena Ross, Director of Strategy & Risk, Financial Services Authority
Laurence Walton, Head of Market Secretariat, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
10.45
W10.45T
PORTER TUN
The session will examine the strategies for success in this marketplace, given that many of the algorithmic trading tools we see in the derivatives markets have been written "in house." We will examine the unique selling points of each of the vendors, their target clients, their strategies toward co-location, and their opinions of the requirements from the major exchanges and brokerage firms for continuous upgrades—many of which are now driven by the demands of algorithmic/program trading. We will also discuss what sort of effort is required to get started in algorithmic trading.Chair:
Paul MacGregor, Director, Business Development, Fixed Income, Liffe, NYSE EuronextSpeakers:
Stephane Di Tullio, Global Head of Electronic Futures and Equities, Barclays Capital
Rhodri Fullard, Senior Algorithmic Trading Engineer, Orc Software
Chris Lee, Global Head of Market Access, Fortis Bank Global Clearing
Giles Nelson, Director of Technology, Progress Software
Darren Simons, Sales Manager, RTS Group
10.45
W10.45C
QUEEN VAULT
The trading of emission allowances exploded in 2007, and a slew of new participants are getting into the market. Experts discuss what is driving this market, the problems caused by fragmentation among different exchanges, and the potential impact of pending political and regulatory developments.Moderator:
Michael Mainelli, Executive Chairman, Z/Yen GroupSpeakers:
Patrick Birley, Chief Executive Officer, European Climate Exchange
Dr. Hans-Bernd Menzel, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director Exchange, European Energy Exchange
Paul Newman, Managing Director, ICAP Energy
10.45
W10.45M
KING VAULT
The current turbulence in financial markets has in part been blamed on firms over-leveraging themselves through the use of derivatives. This panel examines the truth about leverage and whether derivatives are behind market turbulence or in fact can lead to better risk managed financial markets.Chair:
Bill Russell, Director, Future OptionsSpeakers:
Peter Hahn, FME Fellow, Faculty of Finance, Cass Business School
Jeffrey Hogan, Managing Director of Business Development, BGC Partners
Garry Jones, Executive Director, Derivatives Business Development and Strategy, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Richard Metcalfe, Deputy Regional Director, International Swaps and Derivatives Association
Kim Taylor, Managing Director and President, Clearing House Division, CME Group
10.45
W10.45W
UPPER SUGAR ROOM
At this workshop, exchanges will run through their options exercise and assignment process step by step, highlighting the procedures and systems functionality which the exchange employs to help their members manage the process in a way which is efficient and low risk. The exchanges will also explain the steps they have either taken, or plan to take, to improve this operational process.Speakers:
Thilo Schwind, Director and Head of Clearing and Risk Operations, Eurex
Declan Ward, Operations Director, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Peter Wright, Manager of Market Operations, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
12.00
EXHIBIT HALL – KING GEORGE/QUEEN CHARLOTTE/LOWER SUGAR ROOM
14.00
W14.00G
PORTER TUN
OTC derivatives products are the biggest success story for futures exchanges in recent years. This session will cover how exchanges have been able to bring what traditionally has been a customized product to an exchange platform. Which OTC markets are developing more rapidly and are likely to be ready for exchange-traded derivatives? What attracts OTC customers to exchange-traded markets?Chair:
Emma Davey, Manager, Business Development and Membership, London Metal ExchangeSpeakers:
Ade Cordell, Head of Wholesale Services, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Isabella Kurek-Smith, Head of Energy and Freight Markets, LCH.Clearnet
Jake Pugh, Strategic Consultant
14.00
W14.00T
JAMES WATT
This workshop will update delegates on the project underway to adopt FIXML as a global communications protocol for the listed derivatives industry. Panelists will review the business process analysis, data dictionary and message definitions. They also will cover interoperability with the ISO20022 standard.Chair:
Matt Simpson, Associate Director, Business Systems Architecture, CME GroupSpeakers:
Joshua Derrick, Manager - Trading Standards, Swift
Tim Hooley, Executive Director, Technology, Goldman Sachs International
Hugo Jenkins, Managing Director, Futures and Options Association
Alison King, Industry Expert, Post Trade, NASDAQ OMX
Gary Lyons, Manager, Commodities & Derivatives Commercial Services, LCH.Clearnet
Sachi Pati, Associate Director, CME Group
14.00
W14.00C
KING VAULT
The European power and gas markets are shifting from being mostly spot to a mix of spot and derivatives. This session will provide an update on several markets and discuss the opportunities available to financial institutions and their customers.Chair:
Ed Crooks, Energy Editor, Financial TimesSpeaker:
Paul Beynon, Vice President, UK Power Trading, RWE Supply and Trading GmbH
Damian Carolan, Senior Associate, Clifford Chance
Jason Hall, Senior Sales Manager, Nord Pool
Les Male, Commercial Director, APX Group
Tim Plews, Partner, Clifford Chance
14.00
W14.00M
QUEEN VAULT
Eastern Europe represents significant growth potential in both financial and commodity markets. The growing interest in the Russian markets and record-breaking trading volumes on RTS and Micex have not gone unnoticed. A number of important national reforms are under way that could improve the legal environment and reduce the risks of operating in the Russian derivatives markets. Panelists also will discuss the opportunities and risks in Poland, Budapest, and Romania, plus a discussion of the potential in other markets including the Baltic States.Chair:
John Mathias, Director of Financial Futures and Options, Merrill LynchSpeakers:
Darius Cipariu, Deputy President, Sibex Derivatives Exchange
Grigory Gankin, Head of Division, Derivatives Division, Moscow Interbank Currency Exchange (MICEX)
Jaroslaw Ziebiec, Director, Financial Instruments Development Department, Warsaw Stock Exchange
14.00
W14.00W
UPPER SUGAR ROOM
Execution brokerage pay and collects have become a nightmare for executing and clearing brokers—-reconciling fees and tracking receivables. To address this problem, FIA, in coordination with the European community, is launching eGAINS in September to manage give-up payments between executing and clearing brokers on Eurex, ICE Futures UK, and Liffe, NYSE Euronext. This session will give an overview of the project and a demonstration of the system.Speakers:
Marc Macquarrie, Senior Client Services and Support Representative, The Clearing Corporation
Tony Murljacic, Director, Trading Processing, Markit Group
David Wilson, Technology Project Manager, FIA Technology Services
James Woods, Vice President, Production Management Group, The Clearing Corporation
15.15
EXHIBIT HALL – KING GEORGE/QUEEN CHARLOTTE/LOWER SUGAR ROOM
15.45
W15.45G
PORTER TUN
One of the biggest challenges facing post-trade professionals is managing the ever-increasing volume of transactions flowing through the back office. How are firms handling all of these orders? What systems and processes need to change to accommodate what seems to be continuing growth in the industry? Could more be done to standardise various methodologies to help firms cope?Chair:
Patrick Tessier, Executive Director, ETD Operations, UBSSpeakers:
Anthony DaCosta, Global Head of eSolutions, Technical Services, Newedge Group UK
Alun Green, General Manager, SunGard
Laurent Jacquemin, Managing Director, Head of Post-Trade Derivatives Business, GL Trade
Stefan Knoblauch, Executive Director, Eurex Clearing
Martin Loxley, Strategic Accounts Director, Rolfe & Nolan
Matt Simpson, Associate Director, Business Systems Architecture, CME Group
15.45
W15.45C
KING VAULT
The explosion in Chinese manufacturing, combined with a massive population shift to Chinese cities, has resulted in tremendous demand for aluminum, copper and other base metals. A panel of experts discusses the hedging-related activity of Chinese firms in metal futures markets around the world, the development of metal futures markets within China, and the outlook for Chinese consumption going forward.Chair:
Roy LeightonSpeakers:
Gayle Berry, Associate Director, Commodities Research, Barclays Capital
Jane Ding-Fincham, Commercial Director and Head of Far East Region LME Metals, MF Global UK
Michael Jansen, Metals Analyst, JPMorgan
Richard Toller, Senior Client Liaison, RBS Sempra
15.45
W15.45M
QUEEN VAULT
Volume in equity options markets is booming. Will this incredible growth continue? How are mergers impacting market structure? How has this benefited traders? How is the landscape in the US changing? Are marketing efforts crossing jurisdictions and are regulatory constraints impeding growth?Chair:
Gerald Perez, Managing Director, Interactive BrokersSpeakers:
Fraser Cowie, Executive Director, Transatlantic Business Development, Liffe, NYSE Euronext
Yew Meng Fong
Brendan Bradley, Global Head of Product Strategy, Eurex
15.45
W15.45W
UPPER SUGAR ROOM
This is a repeat presentation of the W14.00 session.
19.00
IDX Gala Dinner in Aid of Futures for Kids
Wednesday 11 June
19.00-01.00
The Royal Courts of Justice - London WC2
A welcome return to International Derivatives Week will be the popular black-tie Gala Dinner—the proceeds from which will go to supporting Futures for Kids.
Futures for Kids has been set up by a group of individuals from the futures and options industry. Its aim is to provide a fundraising vehicle through which this industry, collectively, can raise money to benefit charities working with children.
In this, its first year, Futures for Kids has selected three charities to represent diverse needs and geographical reach.
• Demelza—providing hospice care to children with life-limiting illnesses and their families across Kent, East Sussex, and South London. www.demelza.org.uk
• EveryChild—committed to protecting the rights of the world’s most vulnerable and excluded children across the world. www.everychild.org.uk
• HopeHIV—offering life, hope, and opportunity to Africa’s orphan generation. www.hopehiv.org Other sponsorship opportunities are still available.To reserve a table/places or for further information on how to support the dinner as a sponsor, please contact Bernadette Connolly at connollyb@foa.co.uk
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