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With the International Traders Conference just over three weeks away, we thought it would be a good idea to offer anyone wanting to deepen their Forex trading knowledge a look at what goes on within the conference. The ITC is an event hosted by FXstreet.com, one of the world’s top 10 currency trading portals offering information to help traders achieve success in Forex investing. Since the conference is purely educational, FXstreet.com’s focus was directed primarily into seeking out six of the best industry professionals to help attendees become better traders. For three days, guests will be able to partake in a series of talks and interactive live trading sessions with the speakers, as well as connect with others who share the same interests as them.

What makes this event so special is its vivacious, warm, and social atmosphere. Since there is a maximum of 70 attendees each year, the event remains very personal, allowing guests to work closely with the speakers. For three hours each day, they will be able to engage in live trading sessions with each of the six speakers where they will get to follow along with their trading on their own computers and even partake in a few trades themselves.

Below are some photos taken at the last ITC, which took place in 2010:

Attendees listen attentively during Triffany Hammon’s live trading session.

A beautiful lunch waiting to be enjoyed at the Comedor.

Todd Gordon’s group during a live trading session.

Chris Capre's group partaking in a live trading session.

Some of the 2010 ITC attendees listening to a speech.

Forex industry professionals and ITC speakers Boris Schlossberg and Todd Gordon.

Attendees enjoying the delicious farewell reception spread.

The event was enjoyed by all in attendance!

Noemí, Content Director at FXstreet.com, was able to get a Skype interview with professional Forex trader and educator Rob Booker! Here, he provides insight on what the ITC is really about —> Rob Booker Interview.

Having the opportunity to interact with others who are passionate about improving their Forex trading skills is what makes the ITC such a unique event. Here is what a four-year attendee from Greece had to say about the conference:

“I have participated to the ITC from the first venue up to the most recent. This says a lot about my liking for a venue like that. I have no relationship whatsoever with the organizers so the decision to come from my country and attend was merely based on the merits that I receive towards my strive to become a better trader. The atmosphere, the organizers and the speakers have always been exceptional.
I went the first year and then thought that I might not go again cause I had a lot of information to digest. But likely each year has been so different, especially  the info that you can implement to your trading.
For me the motivational aspect of the ITC is the biggest  bonus as you get to meet with very interesting people and exchange ideas and cultures from all over the world!!
The way the ITC is organized  is unique on how you learn,  interact,  meet  and talk to speakers. All the concepts covered are immediately analyzed and applied during the live trading sessions.”

Yannis Rigos – ITC ‘07, ‘08, ‘09 and ‘10 attendee (Greece)

To learn more about the ITC 2012 which takes place in Barcelona, Spain, visit their website here. (To receive a discount of $190 USD/150€, add coupon code: mp_currensee)

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Be sure to read the full risk disclosure before trading Forex. Please note that Forex trading involves significant risk of loss. It is not suitable for all investors and you should make sure you understand the risks involved before trading. Performance, strategies and charts shown are not necessarily predictive of any particular result. And, as always, past performance is no indication of future results. Investor returns may vary from Trade Leader returns based on slippage, fees, broker spreads, volatility or other market conditions.

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What do you get when you combine a handful of the best Forex industry professionals, educators, and analysts; a roomful of enthusiastic traders looking to improve their strategy; and the beautiful locale of Barcelona, Spain? The 2012 International Traders Conference, of course!

It’s no secret that one of the best ways to increase your Forex trading success is by learning as much about the industry as possible, and at the ITC, the emphasis falls primarily on education. Here, attendees will not only have the opportunity to experience FX professionals presenting a variety of fast-paced and highly informative talks, but they will actually get to see them in action by participating in live trading sessions.

The conference is hosted by Fxstreet.com, one of the world’s top 10 currency trading portals that offers users unbiased information to help them achieve success in Forex investing. Maud Gilson, Communication Manager at FXstreet, is once again in charge of organizing the event.

“The ITC is so different because it’s not like a typical expo or workshop where there’s only one or two speakers – it’s an entire 3 day event with six experts. There are no commercial presentations, no booths, no products – it’s purely educational,” explains Gilson.

Because they are in collaboration with the entire Forex industry, from start-ups to investment banks, it was no problem for FXstreet to build a roster of multiple internationally renowned foreign exchange professionals to lecture at the event.

To be sure they ran the gamut of varied Forex topics, the speakers were selected based on their expertise in different areas of trading, such as technical analysis, strategies, and psychology. Each of their speeches runs roughly an hour in length and divulges information on topics such as high frequency finance, where coach and technical analyst Richard Olsen shares with audiences how to leverage new insights. Walter Peters, PhD and founder of Australia’s FXJake, will explain the side effects of indicator-free trading and how it can be used to ones advantage.

Coach and Technical Analyst David Pegler will be giving a straightforward explanation of utilizing price action, market fractals, and Fibonacci numbers to increase trading success. Giving a genre of lecture new to the event this year is Steve Ward, owner of High Performance Global Ltd. In it, he scrutinizes the “traders brain” and explains the psychology and neuroscience behind Forex investing.

“I think the live trading is the best part; the traders are so passionate becomes a much more involved and interactive experience than just something you would listen to,” says Gilson.

To ensure each guest get the most out of the event, it is offered only to 70 participants. This way, small groups of between six and eight attendees will be able to interact directly with each speaker in a live trading session. By having the opportunity to work with various FX professionals, each guest will be exposed to a rich and varied assortment of trading strategies.

“The live trading goes on for 3 hours everyday where the speakers project their computers on a big screen and everyone has a laptop to engage in live trading. Guests will even be able to take some trades together with the speakers,” Says Maud.

Traders of all different experience levels can benefit from ITC Barcelona, and aside from being an intensive learning experience, the conference is also a strong networking tool. Previous attendants rave about the welcoming and interactive atmosphere of the event, which takes place at the beach front Barceló Atenea Mar. Since space is very limited, anyone interested in participating is strongly advised to register soon, as the event fills up quickly. For more information and to register for the ITC, visit the their website here >> ITC Barcelona 2012. (To receive a discount of $190 USD/150€, add coupon code: mp_currense)

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Be sure to read the full risk disclosure before trading Forex. Please note that Forex trading involves significant risk of loss. It is not suitable for all investors and you should make sure you understand the risks involved before trading. Performance, strategies and charts shown are not necessarily predictive of any particular result. And, as always, past performance is no indication of future results. Investor returns may vary from Trade Leader returns based on slippage, fees, broker spreads, volatility or other market conditions.