The Premier Event for Quantitative Investment Thought Leaders

14 - 15 October 2025 | Convene 22 Bishopsgate, London

Bhavin Kapadia

CTO Senior Advisor AI Security Financial Services

Day 1: 14 October

11:45 AM PANEL: Strategizing with AI - Evolution or Revolution?


  • Is AI’s impact a natural extension of existing quantitative methods, or a fundamental disruption? Explore AI’s capabilities through discussions on:
  • What recent advancements in AI and machine learning have significantly improved alpha signal extraction, and how are these integrated into systematic strategies?
  • How are reinforcement learning, predictive modeling, and execution algorithms driving measurable improvements in portfolio execution efficiency?
  • What distinguishes incremental model enhancements from disruptive AI techniques in the context of strategy evolution and market adaptability?
  • How are adaptive AI frameworks—such as agent-based models and meta-learning systems—shaping the future of autonomous trading in complex, dynamic environments?

11:45 AM PANEL: Strategizing with AI - Evolution or Revolution?


  • Is AI’s impact a natural extension of existing quantitative methods, or a fundamental disruption? Explore AI’s capabilities through discussions on:
  • What recent advancements in AI and machine learning have significantly improved alpha signal extraction, and how are these integrated into systematic strategies?
  • How are reinforcement learning, predictive modeling, and execution algorithms driving measurable improvements in portfolio execution efficiency?
  • What distinguishes incremental model enhancements from disruptive AI techniques in the context of strategy evolution and market adaptability?
  • How are adaptive AI frameworks—such as agent-based models and meta-learning systems—shaping the future of autonomous trading in complex, dynamic environments?

12:50 PM PANEL: Leveraging AI and Machine Learning for Portfolio construction

Machine learning has become increasingly central to both forecasting and portfolio construction. But how do you separate hype from real, actionable value?

 

  • What ML models are most effective for return and risk forecasting?
  • How are firms integrating AI and ML signals into quant investment strategies?
  • When does ML add value over traditional quant techniques?

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Bhavin.

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