Building the Next Generation ETF Ecosystem
Global ETF assets have climbed to $13.8 trillion in early 2026, up from $11.5 trillion in 2024, with more than 12,000 products across 80+ exchanges worldwide. Markets are moving fast, and ETFs sit at the center as the line between active and passive continues to blur.
Investors want more than exposure. They want precision, transparency, and strategies across fixed income, digital assets, commodities, and themes. At the same time, technology and regulation are reshaping how ETFs are built, traded, and used. From evolving crypto frameworks to shifting geopolitics and capital flows, 2026 is shaping up to be a defining year.
Liquidity, product design, and market structure are becoming key differentiators as the industry enters its next phase of growth.
Join senior voices from across the industry for sharp insights and real conversations about where the market is headed. The ETFs in Depth series brings the industry together to share ideas, build connections, and shape what comes next.
Upcoming ETF Events
London - Thursday June 18, 2026
Join senior voices from across the market for sharp conversations, practical insights, and a clear view of where we’re headed. ETFs in Depth is where we come together to share ideas, build stronger connections, and shape what comes next.
Tokyo - Wednesday October 28, 2026
Join senior investment leaders in Tokyo to explore the U.S. macro trends, Asian structural shifts, and product innovations shaping today's ETF markets.
New York City - Thursday November 19, 2026
Bloomberg ETFs in Depth NYC brings together the firms, investors, and innovators driving the US ETF market for on-the-record conversations at the center of the industry’s biggest capital flows.
São Paulo - Wednesday August 12, 2026
ETFs in Depth São Paulo will explore the Brazilian ETF market, connecting attendees with leading ETF issuers and Bloomberg solutions through focused discussions and networking at Bloomberg’s São Paulo office.
Themes driving the agenda
The next chapter of portfolio construction
ETFs are moving to the center of how portfolios are built and managed, from fixed income to model portfolios and beyond.
Innovation reshaping what ETFs can do
From digital assets to new product structures, the pace of innovation is expanding the role ETFs play across asset classes.
A new era of access and distribution
Digital platforms and shifting investor behavior are opening the ETF market to a broader, more global audience.
Global forces redefining the ETF landscape
Rates, geopolitics, commodities, and regulation are driving change, with ETFs helping investors adapt in real time.
What to expect
Who you’ll hear from
- Senior voices from across the ETF ecosystem
- Global CEOs from newsmaking businesses
- Market-moving investors shaping capital flows
- Perspectives from issuers, exchanges, and market structure experts
What we’ll explore
- Fixed income, defense, and sovereign debt trends
- The rise of digital distribution and retail access
- How global forces are reshaping ETF growth
What you’ll take away
- Practical insight on liquidity and product design
- How peers are tackling margin pressure and transparency
- New connections across the ETF community