With the rapid development of alternative investments such as quantitative trading and financial engineering, an increasing number of high-quality academic conferences have emerged. These conferences not only showcase cutting-edge research results, but also provide important opportunities for industry practitioners to exchange ideas and network. This article summarizes several well-known alternative investment conferences in the US that are popular among quants.
QuantStrats conferences focus on practical issues in alternative investments
QuantStrats is an independent conference organizer specializing in alternative investments. It hosts two major conferences annually – the US Spring Conference and the Europe Fall Conference, usually held in New York and London respectively. The content is mainly focused on practical issues and applications in quantitative trading. Although the online videos are only open to members after the pandemic ends, the strength of QuantStrats lies in bringing together top researchers and practitioners in the field.
Annual Quant Insights Conference by CQF Institute connects quants across industries
Hosted by the CQF Institute, the Annual Quant Insights Conference leverages the network of its parent company Fitch Solutions to invite reputable speakers across various industries every year. The conference provides quants a platform to exchange ideas beyond their focused area of expertise and stay updated with the big picture.
Rebellion Research Conference Series held at top universities feature cutting-edge alternative investment research
Co-hosted with MIT, UC Berkeley and Cornell in recent years, the Rebellion Research Conference Series brings together top researchers across academia and industry. The high-quality talks and discussions on latest alternative investment research provide valuable learning opportunities for quants at all levels.
Popular conferences like QuantStrats, Annual Quant Insights Conference, and Rebellion Research Conference Series provide great platforms for quants to learn, exchange ideas and network.