LIFE IS A JOURNEY, NOT A DESTINATION.”
–RALPH WALDO EMERSON
This applies to learning, as well. The process of learning is more important than the often intangible result or “end goal.”
IFTA
Where market technicians from around the world speak the same language
The International Federation of Technical Analysts was incorporated in 1986 and is a global organization of market analysis societies and associations.
IFTA is an international non-profit organization with member societies in 21 countries. The International Federation of Technical Analysts offers certification to technical analysts around the world.
Highlights
*Market scenarios
*Trading approach
*Sectors likely to perform better
*Blue-chip quality stocks likely to perform
*Diversification / Risk management for Investors
*Event - Impact Analysis
Welcome to the 38th Annual IFTA Conference — 26-28 September 2025 —
Member of The Association of Technical Analyst
Welcome to the 38th Annual IFTA Conference
— 26-28 September 2025 —
25 September (Thursday)
| Time | Event |
| 09:00–12:00 | IFTA Board Meeting |
| 14:00–16:00 | Annual General Meeting (AGM) |
| 18:00 | Welcome Reception |
26 September (Friday)
Exploring New Horizons in Technical Analysis and Investment Strategies
| Time | Event |
| 08:30 – 09:00 | Opening Ceremony |
| 09:00 – 09:45 | David Linton, MFTA Topic: TBA |
| 09:45 – 10:30 | Tom Hougaard Keynote |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Mohamed Ashraf, MFTA, CFTe, CETA Topic: TBA |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Rolf Wetzer, Ph.D, MFTA, CFTe Topic: TBA |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Jörg Scherer, CFTe Topic: TBA |
| 14:45- 15:30 | Shinji Okada, MFTA, CMTA, CFTe Reusing Basic Technical Analysis — Envelope Fitting Strategies and Trend Turning Points |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00 – 16:45 | Victor Pershikov, MFTA, CCAS Strategic Crypto Portfolio Building with Technical Analysis |
| 16:45 – 17:30 | Alex Spiroglou, CFTe, DipTA TBD |
27 September (Saturday)
How to Become a World Champion in Trading Using Technical Analysis
| Time | Event |
| 09:00 – 09:45 | Max Schulz Topic: TBA |
| 09:45 – 10:30 | John Bollinger, CFA, CMT Keynote |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Patrick Nill Topic: TBA |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Gema Goeyardi, MFTA, CFTe Topic: TBA |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Andrea Unger Topic: TBA |
| 14:45- 15:30 | Robin Kömel Topic: TBA |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00 – 16:45 | Dato’ Dr. Nazri Khan (a.k.a. DDNK), MSTA, CFTe How I Won the World Cup Trading Championship Using Dark Pools & Order Flow: Trading the Unseen with AI |
| 16:45 – 17:30 | Podium Discussion |
28 September (Sunday)
Exploring New Horizons in Technical Analysis with AI and Portfolio Optimization Using Options
| Time | Event |
| 09:00 – 09:45 | Brett Villaume, CMT, CAIA Topic: TBA |
| 09:45 – 10:30 | John F. Carter Keynote |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break |
| 11:00 – 11:45 | Carlos Jaureguízar Technical Analysis in the Age of AI: Enhancing Strategies with Metalabeling to Reduce Noise and Errors |
| 11:45 – 12:30 | Giovanni Trombetta, CFTA, Electronic Eng. and Michael Traquattrini, SIAT Artificial Intelligence for Volatility Forecasting: Turning Market Uncertainty into Strategic Advantage |
| 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch |
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Thorsten Eberhart Topic: TBA |
| 14:45- 15:30 | Andreij Anisiimov Topic: TBA |
| 15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee Break |
| 16:00 – 16:45 | Topic: TBA |
| 16:45 – 17:30 | Closing Ceremony |
Meeting itinerary
One hour
Session
Schedule
11:00 AM
Q & A
Schedule
11:00 AM
High Tea
Schedule
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