Security Traders Association of Chicago Celebrates 100 Years of Market Insight at its 2026 Mid-Winter Meeting
Keynote Kevin Harrington and Featured Speaker Tom Schueman Headline a Historic Industry Event
CHICAGO, IL, Dec. 2, 2025 — The Security Traders Association of Chicago (STAC), a membership organization for professionals in the securities industry and an affiliate of the Security Traders Association (STA), is proud to announce its 100th Annual Mid-Winter Meeting, taking place January 21–22, 2026, at the Fairmont Chicago, Millennium Park. This milestone event celebrates a century of connection, innovation and leadership across trading, investment and fintech, bringing together industry professionals to explore what’s next for the markets.
Kevin Harrington, original Shark Tank investor and renowned entrepreneur, will headline the conference as keynote speaker, offering insights on innovation, risk-taking and the evolving financial landscape. Also joining the lineup is Tom Schueman, a U.S. Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps, veteran of the Afghanistan war, founder of the non-profit organization Patrol Base Abbate, and author of Always Faithful, who will share his remarkable story of leadership, loyalty and resilience.
The 100th Annual program features an impressive line-up of industry speakers who will dive into some of the most pressing topics shaping today’s markets, including:
· Retail & Prop Trading: Out with the Old / In with the New
· Hot ETF Trends: Active & Swap-Based Strategies
· Compliance, Legal & Regulatory Challenges
· Following the Sun – Trading after Hours
· What’s Next for EMS/OMS?
· Trading Through Time: Options in Review
· Personal Finance: Who’s Watching Your Portfolio?
· Rule makers to Risktakers
· Tokenization & Crypto
· Investing in Outcomes – Prediction Markets
· The Risk of Low-Cost Securities
· …And much more
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“For a century, STAC’s Annual Mid-Winter Meeting has been the place where traders, thought leaders and innovators come together to shape the future of our industry,” said Ginny Kowalczyk, STAC President and Manager, Market Data Services at Cboe Global Markets. “As we celebrate 100 years of STAC, this event reflects both our industry’s legacy and its next chapter. With an exceptional speaker lineup and timely content, STAC’s 100th Annual Mid-Winter Meeting is designed to inspire, connect and inform the next century of market professionals.”
The 100th STAC Mid-Winter Meeting offers attendees the chance to interact with leaders from the trading, compliance, technology and investment sectors, with:
· Two days of dynamic sessions and powerhouse speakers
· Unmatched networking and entertainment
· A celebration of 100 years of connection, innovation and community
Conference registration is open. Visit the event site to explore event details, secure your stay at the Fairmont with the discounted STAC rate, and discover exclusive sponsorship opportunities.
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About Security Traders Association of Chicago
Established in 1925, the Security Traders Association of Chicago (STAC) is comprised of professional trade industry members who are engaged in the buying, selling and trading of securities. It is an affiliate of the Security Traders Association (STA), a leading trade organization for individual professionals in the securities industry that works to improve the ethics, business standards and working environment for its members. With a mission of education, professional networking and philanthropy, STAC hosts conferences and events that promote professional development, serve as a platform for influential leaders in the industry and offer an unmatched forum for networking. To learn more about STAC, please visit www.stachicago.org.
