Alternative Investments, Fintech Thought Leadership Group

2nd Annual AI and the Data Revolution Conference

October 15, 2018 | 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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Overview

Artificial Intelligence and methods of analysis such as machine learning, the availability of new data sets, sophisticated computing and computerized trading have the potential to revolutionize the financial services industry. Investment managers who know how to adopt these new technologies may have an edge; fundamental analysts and PMs may evolve to quantamental. Quants will rely more on an AI-based modeling to incorporate qualitative factors. Nonetheless, with innovation there can be potential setbacks; some data will have no value and complex computing techniques won’t always produce better results. Finding the right balance between human and machine is critical. Though explainable AI in on the horizon, allocators and asset owners may find themselves assessing a blackbox.

This conference will examine the effects of AI driven methods of analysis, new data sets and increased computing power on the investment process. We will bring together experts, practitioners, academics and innovators to present their research, express their views and discuss how AI and the Data Revolution is impacting investment management.

Agenda

1:00 PM | REGISTRATION

1:30 PM | OPENING REMARKS

Carole K. Crawford, CFA, Founder and Managing Partner, fincap360, LLC

1:35 PM |  THE STATE OF INNOVATION IN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Introduced By

Arthur Weise, CFA, Portfolio Manager and Strategic Consultant

Speaker

Matt Kummell, Head of North America, Business Advisory Services, Citi

2:30 PM |  USING DATA TO MEASURE THE INTRINSIC VALUE OF COMPANIES

Michael Recce, Chief Data Scientist, Neuberger and Berman

3:15 PM |  KEYNOTE PRESENTATION

Introduced By

Joe Iagulli, CFA, Research Analyst, Bessemer Trust

Speaker

Bill Dague, Head of Alternative Data, NASDAQ

4:00 PM |  BREAK

4:15 PM |  DISRUPTING INVESTMENT ANALYSIS THROUGH DATA AND DATA SCIENCE

Moderator

Peter Went, PH.D., CFA, Columbia University

Panelists

Katya Chupryna, Chief Strategy Officer, Thinknum

Stephen Mathai-Davis, CFA, CQF, Co-Founder, Quantamize, LLC

Sandeep Varma, CFA, CEO & Co-Founder, Equity Data Science

5:15 PM |  HOW TO GET VALUE FROM AI IN FINANCE: PRINCIPLES & GOOD PRACTICES

Stefan Jansen, CFA, Founder and Lead Data Scientist, Applied AI

6:00 PM |  REVOLUTIONIZING ASSET MANAGEMENT THROUGH MACHINE LEARNING AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Moderator

Peter Went, PH.D., CFA, Columbia University

Panelists

John Alberg, Co-Founder and Principal, Euclidean Technologies

Lilian L. Quah, CFA, Managing Director, Portfolio Manager, Head of Quantitative Research, Epoch Investment Partners, Inc.

7:00 PM |  CLOSING REMARKS

Kelly Ye, CFA, Director of Research, IndexIQ

REFRESHMENTS & NETWORKING

Additional Details

Learning Outcome Statements

  • Gain an understanding of current developments AI and other methods of analysis, new data sets and advanced computing.
  • Understand areas of investment management where these innovations and developments are having an impact now and in the future.
  • Discuss best practices in adopting and incorporating data driven developments into their respective practice.

Event Media & Related Content

See agenda from last year’s AI & the Data Revolution Series Kickoff

For a recap of last year’s conference, plus the full conference video, click here.

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For over 80 years, CFA Society New York—formerly known as New York Society of Security Analysts (NYSSA)—has been a leading forum for the exchange of information among investment professionals. Our mission is to raise standards of practice in the industry for the ultimate benefit of society. Towards that goal, CFA Society New York content is curated by volunteer practitioner interest groups that strive to shape the future of the industry. A bold line exists between the financial support by organizations to maintain the quality of our programming and the selection of speakers who contribute to dialogue in our community. To that end, a ceaseless commitment to transparency is something we consider foundational to our cause.

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Refunds, Cancellations, and Substitutions

  • 72 HOURS ADVANCED NOTICE OR MORE:
    • Full refund issued
  • WITHIN 48 HOURS OR AFTER EVENT HAS STARTED:
    • No refund

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