FOW International Awards

12 February 2026

The Waldorf Hilton, London

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FOW International Awards 2026


For over two decades, the FOW International Awards have celebrated excellence, innovation, and leadership across the global derivatives industry.

Established as one of the most trusted accolades in the market, these awards spotlight firms and individuals whose achievements are redefining the future of derivatives. The award winners will be chosen by a specialist panel of experts from across the industry (Exchange categories will be decided by FOW Data).

Showcase your achievements on the industry’s most respected stage—nominate your firm, your colleagues, and the leaders who are driving progress across global markets. Submit your nominations today!

Celebrating exceptional achievements across the following categories:

  • Exchanges and Clearing

  • Technology

  • Banks, Brokers, Props & Buy-side

  • Plus individual awards for Lifetime Achievement and CEO of the Year

Nominations Are Now Open!

Market participants are invited to submit their nominations for their chosen Awards categories.

All entries should outline achievements and successes within the review period, and must be no more than 750 words.Please note, that the 2026 Award review period covers activity between September 1st, 2024 to September 30th, 2025.The deadline for submissions is December 8th, 2025.

Submit Nomination

Awards Ceremony & Dinner

Winners will be unveiled on 12 February at The Waldorf Hilton, London—an evening designed for senior decision-makers from the global derivatives markets.

The ceremony pairs market recognition with a prestigious awards dinner, creating a premium setting to celebrate industry excellence.

To learn more about attending or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Will Browne, Head of Event Sales at william.browne@derivia.com.