Professional-Grade Futures Automation in NinjaTrader 8
Date: January 29, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm ET
Presenter: Mitchell McIntyre, Founder
Company: AutoFuturesTrading
Join Mitchell from AutoFuturesTrading for a walkthrough on the many different automation tools available in NinjaTrader 8. This discussion examines the design and testing of rule-based automated strategies and indicators, as well as how traders can leverage automation to improve decision-making, consistency, and efficiency.
We’ll explore how these tools are built to work within NinjaTrader 8, from market structure and risk management to testing workflows and live use, and how they can be reviewed using Strategy Analyzer and Market Replay, with an emphasis on transparency over black-box systems or “set-and-forget” approaches.
In this session, the following topics will be covered:
- Common challenges when exploring automation.
- What automated trading workflows look like in practice.
- How automated strategies are developed and tested.
- Who automation tools may be suited for.
- How to begin evaluating automation in Ninjatrader 8.
Special Offer for Attendees
Attendees gain access to a coupon for 75% off a lifetime license.
About Mitchell McIntyre, Founder
Mitchell is a futures trader and founder of AutoFuturesTrading, where he develops automated strategies and indicators for NinjaTrader 8. His works focuses on building simple, transparent systems with an emphasis on process, consistency, and risk awareness.