ESMA’s Conference 2026: A new era for EU capital markets

Deepening market integration through public and private sector efforts

This panel will look at how public and private actors can address fragmentation in the EU’s trading and post‑trading landscape, including the implications for liquidity, costs and competitiveness. It will consider recent reforms and explore practical solutions –including innovative approaches and the role of new technologies – to support a more integrated single Capital Market. 

Strengthening supervision – reform in motion

As the SIU advances and the new market integration and supervision proposals are discussed, this panel will examine how an expanded and more convergent supervisory framework can enhance risk oversight and consistency across key cross‑border market players. It will explore how ESMA’s evolving mandates can be implemented effectively and how EU‑level and national perspectives can be combined to support safe and efficient markets. 

Rethinking the investor journey – building trust and access

This panel will focus on how to make capital markets more attractive and accessible for investors, including through digitalisation, simpler products and better savings and investment options. It will also reflect on how to build and maintain trust, drawing on perspectives from supervisors, the industry and consumer organisations. 

Online participation

If you wish to participate online, register through this form by 14 May 2026 (23:59 CEST). The link to join the conference will be shared with registered participants after the registration closes.

In-person participation