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ETF Donostia

ETF Donostia is a group that was founded as a “Davos of ETFs.” Its aim is to bring together a like-minded group of industry leaders, investor advocates and creative minds. We seek to work toward the common goal of growing and improving the ETF industry and improving outcomes for investors around the world.

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Attendees

See our community of recent attendees below. Builders, entrepreneurs and doers from in and around the ETF industry convene this year in magical San Sebastian, Spain. List of confirmed 2026 attendees coming shortly. 

Dave Phil Fiona Nik Laura Reggie Giang Ron Cathy Steve Jeff John Nancy Bruno Ugo Jon Conor Holly Greg Ben Allison Dave Kevin Blake Matt Jonty John Jay Greg Bryon Gina Sebastien Patrick Sebastian Tyler Alex Laura Kelsey Philippe Michael Adam Will Som Rahul Ophelia Aye Tom Adam Mike Alex Jim Deborah Linda
Dave Abner
Northern Trust Asset Management
Head of Global ETFs and Funds
Phil Bak
Skyline Standard
CEO
Fiona Bassett
FTSE Russell
CEO
Nik Bienkowski
HANetf
Founder, Co-CEO
Laura Brady
Thryve
Chief Growth Officer
Reggie Browne
GTS
Principal
Giang Bui
Securitize
VP, Head of Issuer Growth
Ron Bundy
Morningstar Indexes
President
Cathy Clay
S&P Dow Jones Indices
CEO
Steve Cohen
ProShares
Managing Director
Jeff Cruttenden
Treasury
Founder
John Davi
Astoria Investment Management
Founder, CEO & Chief Investment Officer
Nancy Davis
Quadratic Capital Management
Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer.
Bruno del Ama
FinRebel
Founder
Ugo Egbunike
Jane Street
Fixed Income Specialist.
Jon Fee
BondBloxx
Distribution Strategy
Conor Foley
Marex
Managing Director, ETFs and Security-Based Swaps
Holly Framsted
Capital Group
Head of Product Group
Greg Friedman
Fidelity Investments
Head of ETFs
Ben Fulton
WEBs Investments Inc.
CEO
Allison Fumai
Dechert LLP
Partner
Dave Garff
Mosaic
Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Gopaul
REX Financial
President and Chief Investment Officer
Blake Grossman
ThirdStream Partners
Managing Partner
Matt Hougan
Bitwise Asset Management
Chief Investment Officer
Jonty Hurwitz
Daizy
Founder
John Hyland
ETF Consultant
ETF Consultant
Jay Jacobs
BlackRock
U.S. Head of Thematic and Active Equity ETFs
Greg King
REX Financial
Founder & CEO
Bryon Lake
Goldman Sachs
Partner, Global co-Head of Third Party Wealth & Chief Transformation Officer
Gina Lee
Samsung Asset Management
President and Chief Investment Officer of Samsung Asset Management (New York), Inc.
Sebastien Lieblich
MSCI
Managing Director - Global Head of Indexed Licensing, ESG and Climate Indexes & Head of EMEA Index Products
Patrick McEntyre
National Bank Financial
Managing Director, Global Equity Derivatives
Sebastian Mercado
Bloomberg
Index and ETF Executive
Tyler Mordy
Forstrong
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer
Alex Morris
F/m Investments
Chief Executive Officer
Laura Morrison
Texas Stock Exchange
Strategic Advisor
Kelsey Mowrey
Motley Fool Asset Management
President
Philippe Naegeli
GenTwo
Co-Founder & CEO
Michael O'Riordan
Blackwater
Founder
Adam Phillips
VanEck
Chief Operating Officer (ETFs)
Will Rhind
GraniteShares
Founder and CEO
Som Seif
Purpose Investments
Founder and CEO, Purpose Unlimited
Rahul Sen Sharma
Indxx
President & Co-CEO
Ophelia Snyder
21Shares
Co-Founder and President
Aye Soe
CME Group
Head of Equity and Cryptocurrency Research and Product Development.
Tom Staudt
ARK Invest
Chief Operating Officer.
Adam Stempel
BMO
Managing Director and Head of Exchange Traded Notes
Mike Venuto
Tidal Financial Group
Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer
Alex Vynokur
BetaShares
Founder, CEO
Jim Wiandt
Stack VC
Founding Industry Partner
Deborah Yang
Daizy
Cofounder and CEO of Daizy
Linda Zhang
Purview Investments
CEO and Founder

Experi
ences

How and where you have a conversation matters. We design meals and activities to encourage side-bar, one-off conversations between attendees. What happens in the “halls'' is as important as what happens in the “hall”. Details coming soon!

Plan Your Trip

EVENT
VENUE

Sessions will be held at:

Palacio Miramar

San Sebastian

See hotel suggestions near the venue below.

ETF Donostia 2026
Costa
Vasca

The 4-star Barceló Costa Vasca hotel is an urban hotel that was renovated in 2020 with excellent facilities, located just 550 metres from Ondarreta beach and the famous Wind Comb by Eduardo Chillida. It is connected to the city centre via the wonderful promenade along La Concha beach.

 

Guideline Room Rate: €170 per night incl. tax. Cancellation with full refund up to 24 hours prior to check in.

Costa Vasca
Costa Vasca
Sercotel
Codina

A 10-15 minutes walk from the event venue, Hotel Codina is in the Antiguo neighborhood of San Sebastian, steps away from great pintxo bars and Ondarteta Beach.

 

Guideline Room Rate: €200 per night incl. tax. Free cancellation up to 24 hours prior to check-in.

Sercotel Codina
Sercotel Codina
Lasala
Plaza

25 minute walk from the event venue.

 

Guideline Room Rate €572 per night incl taxes. Free cancellation up to October 10. 

Lasala Plaza
Lasala Plaza
Hotel
Catalonia

15 - 20 minutes walk along La Concha Bay to the venue at Palacio Miramar.

 

Guideline Room Rate: €298 incl. taxes. Free cancellation up to October 12.

Hotel Catalonia
Hotel Catalonia
Hotel
NH

A short walk from both the conference venue at Palacio Miramar and the beach at Ondarreta. Also just a stones throw from the bars, restaurants and shops of the Calle Matia.

 

Guideline Room Rate: €150 per night incl. taxes. Free cancellation up to October 13.

Hotel NH
Hotel NH
Hotel
Londres

Wonderful seafront hotel an 18 minute walk from the venue, unless that is you take the slow route barefoot along the beach.

 

Guideline Room Rate: €675 incl. tax. Free cancellation until October 11.

Hotel Londres
Hotel Londres
Villa
Favorita

On one side of the window, one of the world’s most beautiful seaside promenades: La Concha Beach in San Sebastian. On the other, the intimacy and charm of an original 19th century villa: a luxury boutique hotel.

On the one side, life, light, the sea and the salty breeze. On the other, a table set for exquisite dining,
a pleasant stay and a welcoming corner in which to enjoy the passing of time.

 

Guildine Room Rate: €1097 per night incl. tax. Free cancellation up to October 7.

Villa Favorita
Villa Favorita
Hotel
Akalarre

Just outside town in the Igueldo hills this boutique hotel boasts stunning sea views and a Michelin star restaurant by chef Pedro Subijana.

 

Guideline Room Rate: €850 incl. tax. Free cancellation until October 9.

Hotel Akalarre
Hotel Akalarre
Hotel
Nobu

Steps away from both La Concha Beach and the event venue itself.

 

Guideline Room Rate: €1708 per night incl. tax. Free cancellation up to 3 days before check-in.

Hotel Nobu
Hotel Nobu
Maria
Cristina

5-Star Marriott in the heart of San Sebastian. Minutes away from La Concha, the Old Down and San Sebastian shopping. 20 minute walk from the event venue.

 

Guideline Room Rate: €1630 per night incl. taxes. Free cancellation until October 11.

Maria Cristina
Maria Cristina

Sessions will be held at:

Palacio Miramar

San Sebastian