AGENDA
Online - LIVE, 22 October 2020
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Oct 2209:10
Conference pass
Transparency – using AI for an edge while avoiding black box trading
Traditional Markets
·Predictions – understanding inputs for AI systems for a clearer understanding of its outputs·Oversight – how to continue managing strategies as machine learning evolves your algos·MIFID II – using AI for regulatory compliance
Artur Sepp, Director Of Research, Quantica Capital AG
Jagdeesh Prakasam, CEO, Rotella Capital Management, Inc.
William Mok, Founder, Tech Trader Fund
Andrea Nardon, Partner, Head Of Quant, Sarasin & Partners
Benjamin Moritz, Executive Partner, HQ Asset Management GmbH
Oct 2209:10
Conference pass
Crypto Data - finding necessary information to generate “crypto alpha”
Digital Assets
·Reliability – what’s a good trusted source of data?·Price discovery – is ten years enough for true predictions?·API plugins – which data providers are best equipped to provide meaningful real-time data?
Moderator: John Fenton, CEO, Eleven ten consultancy services
Jakob Palmstierna, Director Of Investments, GSR
Darius Sit, Managing Partner, QCP Capital
Veronica Mihai, CEO, Web4.ai
Oct 2210:00
Conference pass
Purpose, Ethics & Profitability – building today’s system with tomorrow’s technologies
Keynotes
·Regulatory changes – what new rules and jurisdictional issues put forward by the FCA and ESMA impact trading and its applicable technologies?·Increasing data loads - combining API software and cloud services to avoid clogging up bandwidth·Cost Efficiencies – determining the difference between price and need for technology
Moderator: Ashok Kalyanswamy, Chief Information Officer, Saxo Bank
James Munro, CTO, Man, AHL
Colin Bennett, Global Head of Digital Distribution, Global Asset Management
Clara Durodie, Executive Chair, Congnitive Finance
Oct 2210:40
Conference pass
Liquidity, volume forecasting, and machine learning
Keynotes
David Jessop, Head of Investment Risk, Columbia Threadneedle Investments
Oct 2211:10
Conference pass
Hyper-Rapid-Fire Trivia
Algo & HPC
Moderator: LYUSIL SHUBARALYAN, Events Manager, CIARA
Lindsey Geannopulos, Sales Director, Enterprise & Performance Group - Chicago, CIARA
Simon Chen, Sales Director, Enterprise & Performance Group - EAST, CIARA
Jeff Cachat, Sales Director, Enterprise & Performance Group - Global, CIARA
Oct 2211:10
Conference pass
Custody, Broker, Exchange, oh my – understanding the differences in vendors and solutions
Digital Assets
·Value-add - understanding additional products from exchanges and benefits to trading·Licensing – how are regulations changing the way custodians operate in the EU and globally?·Custody - innovative solutions for protecting digital assets
Charlie Méraud, Co-Founder And Chief Executive Officer, Woorton
Michael Shaulov, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Fireblocks
Edd Carlton, Institutional Digital Asset Trader, Flow Traders
Miha Grcar, Head Of Business Development, Bitstamp Ltd.
Fabio Federici, Founder And Chief Executive Officer, Base58 Capital
Oct 2211:30
Conference pass
Fireside Chat: The current state of the FPGAs in the trading world and the journey to ultra-low latency
Traditional Markets
How difficult and expensive is to start an FPGA project? Are there any drawbacks when using C or C++ to program FPGAs? Or challenges for FPGA technology going forwards? These are some of the questions which will be answered during the FPGA session with CEO of Netcope Technologies Milan Dvorak.
Interviewee: Milan Dvorak, CEO, Netcope Technologies
Interviewer: Simon Maelzer, Model Development & Macro Trading Strategist, Hossegor Trading Groupe
Oct 2211:50
Conference pass
Performance Optimisation – best methods for teams to translate data into successful alpha strategies
Traditional Markets
·Speed of information – how is computing power being used to analyze data?·Data overload – finding ways to manage a constant inflow of real-time changes to markets·Model Design – developing and testing trade strategies for multiple scenarios·Disruptive Events – how analytics are rewritten in times of crisis like COVID-19
Moderator: Rafah Hanna, Consultant, Rafah Hanna Ltd.
Rob Carver, Trader, Systematic Money
Christina Qi, Partner, Domeyard LLC
Rani Piputri, Head Of Automated Intelligence Investing, N.N. Investment Partners
Richard Dudley, Quantitative Portfolio Manager, RPMI Railpen
Oct 2211:50
Conference pass
Growth of crypto brokerage – how best to work with a growing number of players
Digital Assets
·Regulation - do the brokers you work with have cross-border jurisdiction?·Coins traded - which brokers are trading top 10 coins, which trade more?·Fees - how is your trade strategy impacted when considering what brokers charge?
Moderator: Paul Gordon, Founder, Coinscrum
Nikita Fadeev, Portfolio Manager, Fasanara Capital
Laurenz Apiarius, Managing Director, Blockwall
Kevin Kang, Founding Principal, BKCoin Capital
Oct 2212:40
Conference pass
Roundtable 1) Evaluating Alternative Datasets and Signals
Traditional Markets
Oct 2212:40
Conference pass
Roundtable 2) Metamorphosis education – how to adapt to machines replacing some human functions
Traditional Markets
Oct 2212:40
Conference pass
Roundtable 3) Global Regulatory Infrastructure – understanding the necessary players for developing simplified mass adoption of blockchain
Digital Assets
Oct 2212:40
Conference pass
Roundtable 4) Crypto Derivatives – a new path to decentralized digital products
Digital Assets
Oct 2213:30
Conference pass
Quantum Machine Learning
Traditional Markets
Alexei Kondratyev, Managing Director - Global Head of Data Analytics, Standared Chartered Bank
Oct 2213:30
Conference pass
Crypto Arbitrage – capitalizing on inefficiencies in digital asset market structure
Digital Assets
Anatoly Crachilov, Founding Partner And Chief Executive Officer, Nickel Digital Asset Management
Oct 2213:50
Conference pass
Machine Learning for Signals/Alpha Prediction
Traditional Markets
·Variable Selection – influencing your models before inserting the dataset·AI Quants - how to be sure your algos avoid overfitting·Reliable algos – creating predesign equations to make your model reproducible
Moderator: Iuliia Shpak, Advisory Board Member, World Pensions Council
Maurits van der Meer, Senior Investment Manager, PGGM
Michael Steliaros, Global Head, Quantitative Execution Services, Goldman Sachs
Charles-Albert Lehalle, Head Of Data Analytics, Capital Fund Management
Tony Guida, Executive Director - Senior Quant Research, RAM Active Investments
Oct 2213:50
Conference pass
Proliferation of crypto lending - the latest entry point to digital assets and revenue strategy
Digital Assets
·Interest loans - does the rate of interest generate greater returns than traditional buy/hold trading?·Liquidity - ensuring that there is activity on lending platforms to reduce risk·Volatility - understanding peaks and troughs for more informed lending/borrowing
Moderator: Peter Lundgreen, Founding Chief Executive Officer, Lundgreen's Capital
Leon Marshall, Head Of Institutional Sales, Genesis Global Capital
Max Boonen, Co-Founder, B2C2
Jason Urban, Chief Executive Officer, Drawbridge Lending
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