"Trust and Innovation in Capital Markets" is an event hosted by Axios Live, focusing on the intersection of trust and innovation within U.S. capital markets. Scheduled for September 16, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET, the event will take place at The Showroom, 1099 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
The event will explore how financial markets can adopt emerging technologies while maintaining the transparency, trust, and oversight essential to their global leadership. Discussions will cover the future of finance, the integration of AI in auditing, and the evolution of regulatory and audit institutions in response to technological advancements.
Moderated by Axios journalists Courtenay Brown and Nicholas Johnston, the event will feature key industry leaders, including Dennis Kelleher, co-founder, president, and CEO of Better Markets; Mark Koziel, president and CEO of the Center for Audit Quality; and Jim Logothetis, Chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board. The discussions will delve into the implications of proposed changes to corporate reporting rules and the role of AI in auditing.
This event is ideal for professionals in finance, business, and technology sectors who are interested in understanding the balance between innovation and trust in capital markets. Attendees will gain insights into the evolving landscape of finance and the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies.
Speakers(5)
Courtenay Brown
Economics Reporter at Axios
Courtenay Brown is an economics reporter at Axios, covering economic policy and financial markets.
Dennis Kelleher
Co-founder, President, and CEO at Better Markets
Dennis Kelleher is the co-founder, president, and CEO of Better Markets, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the public interest in financial markets.
Jim Logothetis
Chair at Public Company Accounting Oversight Board
Jim Logothetis is the chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, which oversees the audits of public companies to protect investors.
Mark Koziel
President and CEO at Center for Audit Quality
Mark Koziel serves as the president and CEO of the Center for Audit Quality, an organization that promotes high-quality performance by public company auditors.
Nicholas Johnston
Publisher at Axios
Nicholas Johnston is the publisher of Axios, overseeing the company's editorial and business operations.
Event Details
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Location
- 🇺🇸 Washington, D.C., United States
- The Showroom, 1099 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Finance, business, and technology professionals
- Attendees
- Not specified