As we move further into 2026, I remain encouraged by the level of participation and engagement across the ISITC community.
Our recent Securities Operations Summit in Boston was a great reminder of the value this organization brings to the industry. Nearly 200 professionals came together for conversations on topics shaping financial services operations today, including AI, cybersecurity, operational resiliency, T+1, and evolving regulatory expectations. More importantly, the Summit reflected what has always made ISITC valuable: bringing together experienced professionals who are willing to share perspectives, challenge ideas, and work collaboratively on industry issues.
One thing that stood out this year was the outstanding support from members, sponsors, presenters, and attendees. We saw increased participation across the board, along with greater visibility from companies actively promoting and contributing to the event. That level of engagement speaks not only to the success of the Summit itself, but also to the continued relevance of the conversations taking place within ISITC.
Of course, the work continues well beyond the Summit.
As we move into the summer months, ISITC’s Working Groups, Forums, and Task Forces remain active and engaged. Across these groups, members continue working through practical operational and technology challenges impacting the industry every day. That includes reviewing both U.S. market and global change requests aimed at improving the efficiency, consistency, and effectiveness of messaging across the financial services community. Whether the topic is ISO 20022, private markets, broker-dealer operations, cybersecurity, or post-trade modernization, these discussions continue to create meaningful opportunities for collaboration and best-practice sharing.
At this year’s Summit, we were also pleased to recognize Dennis Goodenough as the recipient of the 2026 ISITC Award of Excellence. Dennis has been an important part of ISITC for many years, serving both the organization and the industry with professionalism, insight, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. His recognition was very well deserved, and on behalf of the Board, I congratulate him once again.
Looking ahead, we are excited about the upcoming Summer Networking social in New York City and this year’s Fall Forum, which will take place in Orlando in October. These events provide valuable opportunities for members to connect and continue industry discussions, both inside and outside formal meeting settings. We have already seen strong early registration activity for our inaugural Summer Networking social, and we appreciate the continued support from both our members and sponsors.
As always, I encourage members to stay involved, participate in our Forums and Working Groups, and continue sharing your expertise and perspectives. The financial services industry continues to evolve rapidly, and organizations like ISITC play an important role in helping professionals stay connected, informed, and engaged.
Thank you again for your continued support of ISITC. I look forward to seeing many of you at our upcoming events and throughout the year ahead.
— Paul Fullam
