As we move through the third quarter, I’m pleased to see the momentum we’ve built throughout the year continuing to grow. Member engagement remains strong, participation across our programs continues to increase, and it’s encouraging to see more professionals turning to ISITC for education, collaboration, and industry insight.
This summer has been a great example of that momentum. Our inaugural Summer Networking Event in New York attracted more than 65 registrations, exceeding our expectations and bringing members together for an evening of conversation, relationship building, and collaboration. We look forward to building on its success and making it a regular opportunity for members to connect outside of our conferences and educational programs.
We’re also experiencing that high level of engagement in our educational programming. Â Our recent Tokenized Assets & Corporate Actions webinar, which was presented in collaboration with DTCC, featured a high turnout. The response we saw and engagement underscore the growing interest in tokenization and digital assets while reinforcing ISITC’s role in bringing together industry experts to discuss the operational challenges and opportunities shaping financial services.
It’s also exciting to see ISITC’s expertise and thought-leadership recognized beyond our membership. During the past several months, our work and insights around ISO 20022 and the industry’s transition through the coexistence of ISO 15022 and ISO 20022 standards have been featured in several industry publications.
This recognition not only reflects the deep industry knowledge within our Working Groups, Task Forces and Committees, but also the willingness of our members to share practical insights that help move the industry forward.
These efforts reflect ISITC’s commitment to bringing financial services professionals together to share knowledge, collaborate, and address the issues that are shaping financial services. They also help ensure our members remain informed, connected, and prepared for what’s ahead.
Up next, we’re now looking forward to the ISITC Fall Forum this October. This year it will be in sunny Orlando. Planning is well underway, and we’re putting together a program that reflects the issues our members are focused on today: from market transformation and operational resilience to emerging technologies and evolving industry standards.
I hope you’ll make plans to join us for what promises to be another outstanding opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and connect with colleagues from across the financial services community.
As always, none of this would be possible without the dedication of our membership. Thank you for your continued support of ISITC and for the time and expertise you contribute throughout the year.
I look forward to seeing many of you in Orlando this October.
— Paul Fullam
