The Premier Event for Quantitative Investment Thought Leaders
14 - 15 October 2025
| Convene 22 Bishopsgate, London
Federico Fontana
Chief Technology Officer XAI Asset Management
Federico Fontana is the Chief Technology Officer at XAI Asset Management. He has been with XAI since its launch in 2017, conducting quantitative research and development for systematic macro strategies, as well as overseeing the data and trading infrastructure of the firm. His current focus is on the applications of reinforcement learning for portfolio construction and alpha generation.
Federico holds an MSc in Computational Finance with distinction from UCL, an MSc in Quantitative Finance with distinction from University of Verona and a BSc in Economics and Finance from University of Modena.
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?
Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Federico.
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