3,000+ attendees, 50+ brands and 60+ speakers are expected in Mexico City for two days of trading education, live competition, market insights and business opportunities.
Just three weeks remain until The Trading Festival Mexico 2026, powered by iFX EXPO, opens its doors at the World Trade Center Mexico City on 12–13 November. Bringing together traders of all experience levels and professionals from across the online trading industry, the two-day event will combine practical education, live trading experiences and opportunities to build business connections.
Expected to welcome 3,000+ attendees, 50+ brands and 60+ speakers, the festival will cater to new traders learning the fundamentals, experienced participants looking to refine their strategies, and brokers and service providers seeking to connect with potential clients. Participating brands include Exness, FxPro, HFM, XM, BlackBull, FOREX.com, OnEquity, Libertex, MetaQuotes and cTrader, alongside other sponsors and exhibitors from across the trading and fintech sectors.
Market Insights and the Conversations Shaping Trading
The Traders Arena will bring together industry leaders, financial experts and trading educators to examine market developments, investment trends and business opportunities across Latin America.
The speaker lineup includes Luis Bartolini, Partner at Bartolini Consultoría, S.C. and Consultant at The World Bank; Elias Miranda, SPEI Manager at PayPal; Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq; and José Bernardo de la Vega Sánchez, Partner, Latin America Corporate Governance Leader and Assurance Advisory Markets Coordinator for Latin America at EY.
They will be joined by trading educators and influencers Estefanía De Paz Agudelo of Tradepedia, Cesarozky Cosio, CEO of Criptozky, Raul Ojeda Espino, Options Strategist and Educator, and Hiram Medina, Professional Trader and Trading Educator at Exness.
Sessions including The LATAM Matrix: What 2027 Holds for Traders, The IB Playbook: Scaling Revenue Beyond Referrals and From Saving to Investing as a Mexican Individual Investor will explore regional market opportunities, business growth strategies and investment habits. The discussions will offer perspectives on the changing financial landscape and the opportunities facing traders and investors in Mexico and across Latin America.
Practical Education for Every Stage of the Trading Journey
The festival's educational programme will feature two dedicated learning spaces, offering workshops and discussions for traders at different stages of their development.
The Investing Lab will focus on building the knowledge and skills behind more structured trading decisions. Thursday's beginner-level workshops will cover financial market fundamentals, chart reading and the essential skills needed to establish a trading foundation. Friday's programme will progress to more advanced subjects, including market structure, institutional order flow, integrated trading approaches and building a professional trading playbook.
The Trading Lab will complement these sessions with discussions on futures and options, technology-assisted decision-making, economic news and the responsible use of leverage. Certifications and practical workshops will provide additional opportunities for participants to develop their skills and apply what they learn to their trading activities.
Trading Arena and Trading Cup: Live Experiences and Prizes
Beyond the educational programme, the Trading Arena and Trading Cup will add a practical, competitive dimension to both days of the festival.
The Trading Arena will give attendees the opportunity to explore trading approaches and market analysis through live experiences and discussions. Meanwhile, the Trading Cup, sponsored by The5ers, will run on 12–13 November, bringing verified traders together for a live, multi-asset trading competition featuring real-time leaderboards.
Participants will compete for The5ers Challenge prizes across the top 10 positions:
- 1st place: 100K Challenge
- 2nd place: 25K Challenge
- 3rd and 4th place: 10K Challenge each
- 5th place: 5K Challenge
- 6th–10th place: 20 Credits each
Participation is free for registered festival attendees, subject to trader verification and completion of the required registration steps. Participants must register for The Trading Festival Mexico 2026, complete the Trading Cup registration form and create a The5ers account ahead of competition day.
The competition will give eligible traders the opportunity to test their skills in a live setting while engaging with peers from across the trading community.
Building on the Legacy of iFX EXPO
Powered by iFX EXPO, The Trading Festival Mexico builds on the network and industry experience established through the iFX EXPO event series. The festival brings this international reach to a more trader-focused format, combining education, live competition and direct access to brokers, prop firms, trading platforms and fintech companies. It represents a further step in connecting Latin America's trading community with the wider global industry.
Three Weeks to Go Until Mexico City
With the event approaching, The Trading Festival Mexico 2026 will bring together traders and industry professionals for two days of learning, live competition and business opportunities. From beginner workshops and expert-led discussions to the Trading Cup and connections with leading industry brands, the programme will offer multiple ways to engage with the trading ecosystem.
Registration is now open. Join the trading community at the World Trade Center Mexico City on 12–13 November 2026.