Mark Fontanilla

Founder & Chief Strategist Mark Fontanilla & Co.

Main Day 1 | June 16, 2026

4:05 PM 360 Perspective Panel - Chatham House Rule From Safe Haven Assets to Portfolio Diversification: How Can You Build Resilient Portfolios Amid Inflation, Deficits, Rising Rates and Volatility?

CIOs are navigating sticky inflation, fiscal deficits, and heightened rate volatility, making portfolio resilience critical. This session explores strategies to optimize duration, allocate to safe-haven assets, and enhance diversification. Learn how to construct portfolios that balance risk and return, protect capital, and deliver performance in today’s challenging macroeconomic environment.

Main Day 2 | June 17, 2026

9:10 AM Market Structure Fireside Chat - Stress-Testing for Resilience: How Can You Use Scenario Analysis to Navigate Macro Shocks and Market Volatility?

Persistent inflation, deficits, and macro volatility continue to challenge fixed income markets. This session examines how buy-side firms can leverage scenario analysis and stress-testing frameworks to anticipate shocks, manage risk, and strengthen infrastructure. Learn how to build resilient trading and portfolio strategies that withstand periods of liquidity bifurcation, regulatory change, and market turbulence while uncovering opportunities amid uncertainty.

1:50 PM Fireside Chat - Balance Active vs. Passive ETFs: How Can You Combine Both to Optimize Liquidity, Transparency, and Performance?

Passive ETFs continue to dominate flows, but active bond ETFs are growing rapidly, offering tactical flexibility. This session explores how investors can combine active and passive ETFs to enhance liquidity, improve transparency, and optimize performance. Learn practical approaches to balance the benefits of both strategies and integrate them effectively into portfolios.

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Mark.