March 31 - April 1 2026 | New York Marriott, Brooklyn Bridge

Decode the Market. 
Build the Future.
Capture the Alpha.

The Next Chapter in Alpha Innovation

The future of alpha is being built - now.
Join a global community of quants, portfolio managers, risk leaders, and trading technologists at the forefront of cross-asset investing. Connect with practitioners from leading funds, asset managers, and investment banks showcasing the strategies driving performance today and the innovations shaping tomorrow.

Built around a dynamic, three-track format, FutureAlpha maps the full alpha lifecycle:

    AlphaX – Alpha Strategies, Alternative Data & Signal Intelligence 
    RiskX – Market Risk, Factor Models & Portfolio Construction
    TechX – Infrastructure, Execution Systems & Trading Architecture
Future Alpha isn’t just an event - it’s a platform.
A place where ideas become signals, collaboration drives performance, and the next era of alpha takes shape.

Event Overview

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800+

ATTENDEES

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140+

SPEAKERS

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60+

SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS

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40+

Global Associations & Influencer Partnerships 

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50,000+

 Global Community Members

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12 hrs+

 Masterclasses to Upskill

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60%+

Buy-side attendees

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55%

Decision Makers

Nominations for the FutureX 2026 awards close soon!

This is your chance to showcase the boldest thinkers, breakthrough ideas, and innovators redefining what’s possible in finance and technology. Nominations close February 10, 2026

Exclusive 'Meet & Greet'- Limited Availability

Two private 'meet & greet' sessions. One session is now sold out, and the remaining session has only 20 seats. Featuring two of our most in-demand headline speakers. Spots are extremely limited and expected to fill quickly. 

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Allan Houston

Assistant General Manager
New York Knicks

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Prof Bryan Kelly

Head of Machine Learning
AQR Capital Management

Join us for the Next Evolution in Alpha Innovation - NEW this year:

Asset specific roundtables:
Shaping Market Structure
 

Asset-specific, closed-door discussions uniting buy-side leaders, quants, and regulators to define the future of trading architecture, AI governance, and cross-asset strategy - across Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities & Digital Assets.

FutureX Awards 

Celebrating the top ten breakthroughs and emerging players driving next-gen alpha - from alternative datasets and novel execution models to breakthroughs in systematic portfolio design. 

Skills Accelerator & 
Team Training Clinics 

Technical masterclasses and immersive workshops for investment teams, quants, risk specialists, and engineers—built to enhance cross-functional fluency and develop alpha-ready capabilities. 

Partner Networking Ecosystem

Connect with hedge funds, asset managers, fintech innovators, and academic partners - curated to spark strategic collaboration and solution discovery across the alpha stack. 

Future Alpha Career Zone 

Content and partnerships dedicated to building the next gen of investment leaders through recruiting, training and certification. 

Live Tech Demos 

Experience live showcases of trading infrastructure, simulation platforms, data ingestion pipelines, and model deployment systems—demonstrating the full tech chain behind systematic strategies. 

Hosted Buyer Program 

Enabling curated 1:1 meetings between tech vendors, fund allocators, data providers, and quant platform buyers—engineered to accelerate strategic procurement and partnerships. 

NEW: FutureAlpha State of the
Stack Report 

Produced in partnership with leading tech & data providers, this annual report delivers insight into the architecture, talent, and tools driving alpha generation in a rapidly evolving market landscape. 

Build Your Experience

Whether you're joining our skill accelerator masterclasses, celebrating at our FutureX party, or exhibiting on the floor - there's a ticket option for you. 

Key Themes on the Agenda Include:

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Enabling Multi Asset & Private Asset Allocation 

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The Role of
Alternative Data 

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Cross-Asset Signal Integration is Accelerating 

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Portfolio Construction & Optimization 

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Market Risk, Risk Modelling & Emphasizing Alpha Capture   

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AI, Agentic AI & ML Applications and Integration 

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Navigating Geopolitical Issues & Market Instability   

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Upskilling Talent, and Redesigning Recruitment for the Next-Gen Quants 

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Front-Office Tech Infrastructure, Operational Excellence & Systems Execution 

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Deploying Large Language Models in Live Alpha & Risk Environments  

Meet our 2026 Speakers...

Meet our 2025 Technology & Innovation Trailblazers

Join our World..

Meet our 2025 Strategic Partners

The Future Alpha Team

Event Director

Sponsorship & Exhibitions Manager

Sponsorship & Exhibitions Manager

Event Producer

Head of Events

Delegate Sales Manager

Marketing Manager

Sponsorship Marketing Manager

Strategic Partnership Manager

Events Executive