Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman to Speak at Tech Talks Business Event

Friedman will discuss the future of global markets and the impact of technology on financial systems.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 9:30pm

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Adena Friedman, the chair and CEO of Nasdaq, Inc., will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Tech Talks Business event hosted by the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. Friedman will share insights on the future of global markets, the impact of technology on financial systems, and leadership lessons from guiding one of the world's most influential exchanges.

Why it matters

As the head of Nasdaq, one of the world's largest stock exchanges, Friedman's perspective on the future of finance and the role of technology is highly sought after. Her insights will be of great interest to business leaders, policymakers, and anyone invested in the evolution of global financial markets.

The details

The Tech Talks Business event is part of a larger conference on AI and the Future of Finance. Friedman's discussion will be a special session within the broader conference, and those wishing to attend the full event must register through the AI and Future of Finance Conference website.

  • The Tech Talks Business event featuring Adena Friedman will take place on March 19, 2026.

The players

Adena Friedman

The chair and CEO of Nasdaq, Inc., one of the world's largest stock exchanges.

Anuj Mehrotra

The dean of the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, who will be hosting the conversation with Adena Friedman.

Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

The host of the Tech Talks Business series, which features conversations with leaders and experts in business, technology, and innovation.

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What they’re saying

“Adena Friedman's insights on the future of global markets and the impact of technology on financial systems will be invaluable for anyone interested in the evolution of the finance industry.”

— Anuj Mehrotra, Dean, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business

What’s next

Those interested in attending the full AI and Future of Finance Conference, including Adena Friedman's Tech Talks Business session, must register through the conference website.

The takeaway

As the head of one of the world's most influential financial exchanges, Adena Friedman's perspective on the future of global markets and the role of technology in finance will be a must-attend event for business leaders, policymakers, and anyone invested in the evolution of the finance industry.