Institutional Prediction Markets: A Speaker Spotlight with William Luckert

William Luckert discusses how firms hedge large prediction-market positions, followed by Q&A and career insights at BU.
About this Event

This in-person speaker spotlight is for anyone interested in institutional prediction markets, trading, or market making.

Event details

• Speaker: William Luckert, former Head of Prediction Markets & Business Development at Susquehanna.
• When: Nov 5, 5:30-7 PM.
• Where: HAR 224, Boston University.

Topics

Learn how firms hedge exposure when quoting large positions on prediction market trades, and how institutions use these markets to hedge real-world event risk. The talk will also cover how firms choose which markets to trade and find positive EV, contract resolution, insider information, regulatory challenges, and what it will take for broader adoption.

The event ends with audience Q&A and career insights for students interested in trading and market making.