Exchange Announces First Speakers for 2026: Kara Swisher, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, and Broadcasting Legend Bob Pisani Among Headliners
New York, N.Y., August 27, 2025 – Exchange, a premier financial services conference focused on ETF and wealth professionals, today announced the first group of speakers for its 2026 event. The conference, taking place March 15–18 in Las Vegas, will bring together top investment experts, economic thought leaders, and financial advisors for an unparalleled experience.
This year’s initial lineup features a diverse array of influential voices from across technology, regulation, and market reporting.
Announced today and taking the main stage in 2026 will be:
- Kara Swisher: The legendary podcaster and reporter widely known as “Silicon Valley’s most feared but revered journalist,” will bring her expert perspective on the technology industry. Swisher is the host of On with Kara Swisher, a co-host of the Pivot podcast, and the author of the bestselling tech exposé Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.
- Hester Peirce: Known as the SEC’s “crypto mom” for her forward-looking views on cryptocurrencies, Commissioner Peirce brings a unique and supportive regulatory perspective that has set her apart from historical SEC stances.
- Bob Pisani: For nearly three decades, Bob Pisani reported live from the floor of the New York Stock Exchange for CNBC. He will share his insights from decades on the floor, discussing how markets have evolved, what truly drives stock prices, and why forecasting remains a challenging art.
Returning Favorites & Top Experts
- Jennifer Morgan: Returning following her 2025 standout session, “Escape the sea of sameness,” the CEO of Connective Communication, LLC, will lead a two-hour workshop to help attendees elevate their communication skills.
- Marguerita “Rita” Cheng: For the fourth consecutive year, the CEO of Blue Ocean Global Wealth returns to lead a two-hour CE-accepted Ethics session.
- An Unparalleled Roster of ETF Experts: The Exchange 2026 experience will also feature expert voices from across the ETF ecosystem, including Eric Balchunas of Bloomberg, Nate Geraci, host of ETF Prime, Elizabeth Kashner of FactSet, Eric Biegeleisen of 3Edge, John Davi of Astoria Advisors, and Todd Sohn of Strategas Asset Management.
The Exchange team will make regular announcements in the months leading up to Exchange, highlighting additional keynote speakers, panelists, and special events, all in the lead-up to what will be the can’t-miss ETF and advisor event of 2026.
“We are thrilled to unveil this first group of speakers, who represent the caliber of thought leadership our attendees have come to expect,” said Todd Rosenbluth, head of research at VettaFi. “This lineup is a testament to our commitment to delivering the most valuable, engaging, and insightful content to help financial professionals grow their practice and get ahead.”
Registration for Exchange is now open. To view the full lineup and register for the event, visit ExchangeETF.com today.
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About VettaFi: VettaFi is a differentiated index provider, helping asset managers across the globe build and grow their product suites. With an industry-leading index platform, it partners with issuers to develop innovative investment solutions and bring them to market. Beyond that, its modern distribution solutions help clients scale products and achieve success. For more information, please visit www.VettaFi.com.
VettaFi hosts Exchange, an annual conference for financial services professionals taking place March 15–18, 2026, in Las Vegas. For more information, please visit www.ExchangeETF.com
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