The first-of-its-kind virtual meetings-only event will convene 2,000+ participants across the ETF ecosystem, facilitating more than 20,000 curated one-to-one meetings between qualified investors, financial advisors, ETF issuers, fintechs, and other industry providers

ETF.com, the leading media and events platform dedicated to exchange-traded funds, today announced the launch of ETF Breakthru Connect, a virtual one-to-one meetings-only event taking place June 23–24, 2026.

ETF Breakthru Connect is designed to redefine how the ETF industry connects. The event will bring together more than 2,000 participants and facilitate over 20,000 double-opt-in, pre-scheduled 15-minute meetings across qualified individual investors, financial advisors, ETF issuers, trading desks, model portfolio teams, capital markets professionals, index providers, fintech companies, and financial services firms.

“The ETF industry doesn’t need another boring traditional conference or another sponsored webcast that delivers a poor experience and no ROI. It needs better conversations,” said Matt Middleton, CEO of ETF.com and Founder & CEO of Future Proof. “The media and events landscape is shifting, and efficient, high-intent human networking will define what works next. ETF Breakthru Connect is designed so every participant leaves with measurable value and a stronger professional network.”

Unlike traditional events, ETF Breakthru Connect features no speakers and no content tracks. Instead, it focuses entirely on targeted 15-minute meetings powered by the same proprietary Breakthru Meetings technology that has delivered more than 100,000 double-opt-in meetings at Future Proof events since 2023. Participants can hold up to 20 curated meetings over two days, creating an efficient way to build relationships and drive real business outcomes.

The launch marks the first major event initiative under ETF.com’s new ownership, following Middleton and Anil Aggarwal’s acquisition of the platform earlier this year. The broader vision is to modernize ETF.com into a next-generation media and events ecosystem connecting qualified individual investors, financial advisors, ETF issuers, FinTechs, and other wealth management and financial services professionals.

“This is the first of several major steps in reshaping ETF.com,” Middleton added. “We’ve built and scaled some of the most successful ETF and wealth management events of the last decade. ETF Breakthru Connect brings that experience to the ETF industry in a format that respects time and delivers results.”

The event has already received strong backing from leading firms across the ETF ecosystem. The official Launch Partners of ETF Breakthru Connect include:

• Bondbloxx
• Capital Group
• Columbia Threadneedle
• Davis ETFs
• Defiance ETFs
• Dimensional Fund Advisors
• F/m Investments
• Federated Hermes
• First Trust
• Franklin Templeton
• Global X ETFs
• Hull Tactical
• Innovator ETFs
• Manulife John Hancock
• Morgan Stanley Asset Management
• Motley Fool Asset Management
• Neuberger Berman
• Pictet Asset Management
• Russell Investments
• Scharf Investments
• Strategas Asset Management, LLC
• TCW
• Times Square Capital Management
• Touchstone Investments
• Unlimited Funds
• USCF Investments
• VanEck
• YieldMax

ETF Breakthru Connect is expected to become the largest virtual meetings event in the ETF industry from its inaugural year, providing a scalable and efficient alternative to legacy distribution and networking models.

Registration and sponsorship opportunities are now open. Financial advisors, individual investors, ETF issuers, fintechs, and service providers are encouraged to visit the website to register (or apply) to be part of this groundbreaking virtual experience.

About ETF.com

ETF.com is a leading content, data, and events platform dedicated to exchange-traded funds and the professionals and investors who use them. Through research, editorial coverage, and innovative event experiences, ETF.com serves as a trusted hub for the global ETF ecosystem.

For more information, visit ETF.com and ETFBreakthru.com or follow ETF.com on X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

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