The CJC WFIC Watch List – Trident 30x30

Following the huge success of CJC’s 2024 competition, we’re turning things up a notch for WFIC this year. This time, we’re putting your market data reflexes to the test in a fun, game-like tournament, with a Limited Edition Christopher Ward Trident 30×30 up for grabs.

Head to the CJC booth between the breakout rooms and choose from two different challenges, each inspired by a different aspect of managing market data. Pick the one that plays to your strengths, set your best score and see how you stack up against the rest of WFIC attendees. Better still, you can come back and play as many times as you like throughout the conference, giving you plenty of chances to sharpen your skills, improve your score and climb the leaderboard.

And there’s plenty to play for. Finish WFIC at the top of the leaderboard, and you’ll take home a Christopher Ward Trident 30×30, one of only 500 pieces produced, and earn a permanent place on the CJC WFIC Watch List.

The competition closes at the morning break on the final day of WFIC, when the highest eligible scorer will be crowned CJC’s WFIC 2026 Winner by our Founder and CEO, Paul Gow. Keeping everything fair will be Catherine Hubert, CJC’s WFIC 2024 Winner, who will return to adjudicate the final result.

Think you’ve got what it takes? Find us between the breakout rooms, get your name on the leaderboard and keep coming back until you’re on top.

Please note: CJC staff and supporting personnel are welcome to play for fun but are not eligible to win the prize.

WFIC Rising Stars – Vlad Pokoievych

We are please to share that Vlad Pokoievych has been recognised as one-of-five Rising Star Fellows for WFIC 2026. Vlad joined CJC as an intern under the CJC Academy initiative with the Commercial Management team, as part of his degree at the University of Bath. He quickly impressed the team with his rapid learning speed, his enthusiasm and the energy he brought to the role.

Following the completion of Vlad's recent CJC internship, we’re delighted to announce that Vlad is staying with us part-time while he completes his degree.

The fellowship gives him free attendance at WFIC, along with a speaking opportunity, on-stage recognition and the chance to co-host the Rising Stars Happy Hour.

The Rising Star Program

The program is organised by FISD and designed for professionals who are new to the financial information industry, either due to age or a career pivot. Participants typically have less than 10 years of experience in market data and are looking to grow their industry knowledge, network, and career confidence. The 50+ applications for 2026 were blindly screened by the FISD Rising Star steering committee, ensuring impartial selection based on merit.