Thursday 18 June 2026

From Markets to Memes to Machines – rethinking content

Over the past two decades, investing has undergone a profound transformation—from a system driven by institutions and fundamentals to one increasingly shaped by content, communities, and algorithms. In this keynote, Claire explores how the rise of social media, finfluencers, and digital platforms have fundamentally changed how people discover, learn about, and participate in financial markets. From meme stocks like GameStop to the growing influence of creators, investing has become cultural, social, and highly visible driven as much by narratives and attention as by traditional financial analysis.