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TradeTech - Buy Side Data Innovation Day , Monday 22nd April 2024
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10.00 Registration : Brunch & Bubbles ! Grab a mimosa on arrival and tuck into a luxurious spread , whilst you network and enjoy long overdue catch ups with your colleagues and buy side peers .
11.00 Welcome Address : Anna Andrews , Editorial Director , WBR 11.05 Chairperson ’ s Opening Remarks : Julia Streets , CEO , Streets Consulting
10.15- 11.00 Buy Side Only Think Tank : ** Hosted under Chatham House ** Enhancing PM & Trader Relationships : How can you improve collaboration and communication with PM ’ s to obtain market insights that will drive better trade decisions ? Host : Adrian Bradshaw , Senior Equity Dealer , Invesco Host : Nick Daniel , Head of Trading , Redwheel
Advancing Data Capabilities
11.10 OPENING KEYNOTE : Man Group ’ s data journey : How can you leverage modern data technology to empower your traders and PMs with data driven insights Tim Mace , Head of Data and Machine Learning , Man Group
10.15- 11.00 Buy Side Only Think Tank : ** Hosted under Chatham House ** Sourcing tech talent : How have your talent requirements and recruitment strategies changed in-light of increasingly data-driven trading desks ? Host : Alexandre Kubiak , Head of Trading & Analytics , Nordea Life & Pensions
11.30 TRADE AUTOMATION PANEL : Taking automation to the next level : How can you leverage historical trade data with live market data to adjust your trading parameters based on current market conditions and improve execution performance ? Matthieu Chardot , Global Head of Execution , BNP Paribas Wealth Management Agathe Dulac , Global Co-Head , Capital Markets , Barclays Private Bank Melissa Ellis , Head of Workflow Technology , EMEA , Virtu Oscar van Schaijk , Head of CRB Trading , Optiver Daniel Shepherd , CEO , BTON Financial Moderator : Jesse Forster , Head of Equity Market Structure & Technology , Coalition Greenwich
12.10 ETF INTERVIEW : The rise of ETF Trading : How has RFQ functionality and liquidity evolved in recent years and what can we expect in the future ? Adam Gould , Global Head of Equities , Tradeweb Peter Whitaker , Market Structure Strategist , Jane Street Ed Robbs , Institutional Sales & Trading , Jane Street Moderator : Laurie McAughtry , Managing Editor , Global Trading
12.35 CLOUD FIRE SIDE CHAT : Tapping into the cloud : How can you implement cloud-based solutions to access real-time data insights and drive intelligent execution decision making ? Jeff Bolduc , Head of Trading , Portfolio Finance and Portfolio Implementation , AQR Gilles Follic , Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer , Machina Capital Moderator : Alex Mirarchi , Principal Capital Markets Industry Specialist , AWS
13.00 DATA VISUALISATION PANEL DISCUSSION : Harnessing the power of data : How can you build custom visualisation tools to enable your desk to effectively interpret and communicate data to the wider business and to improve investment performance ? Alexandre Kubiak , Head of Trading & Analytics , Nordea Life & Pensions James Anderson , Head of Trading Analytics , Fidelity International Sindre Falkeid Kommedal , Equity Trader , Nordea Asset Management Serge Reydellet , Head of Quant Execution , Kepler Cheuvreux Moderator : Julia Streets , CEO , Streets Consulting
13.30 Networking Lunch Hosted by Societe Generale : Reflect on this morning ' s content with your peers , as you enjoy a range of French inspired small plates .
13.30- 14.30 BUY SIDE LUNCH WORKSHOP HOSTED BY UBS : * By invitation only * Electronic Trading : Enhancements , Opportunities and Outlook
• Recent updates and changes in European Electronic Trading , at UBS and more generally
• What opportunities in Electronic Trading arise from the CS integration and what does it mean for clients ?
• More broadly , a view on some microstructure insights , trading functionality , IP and technology , low latency and otherwise
• Examples of recent outcomes , future outlook and plans Host : Dr Jonathan Tse , EMEA Head of Agency Algorithmic Trading Product , UBS
Applying Generative AI
14.30 INNOVATION SPOTLIGHT TALK : Examining the application of LLM : How can you apply audio- based large language models into your investment strategies and alpha model to give your firm a competitive edge ? Iman Honarvar , Director of Quant Equity Research , Robeco
14.50 AI & LLM KEYNOTE PANEL : Exploring the potential of Generative AI : How are buy side applying OpenAI and LLM in investment and trading processes and what are key issues that need to be resolved ? Gareth Shepherd , Co-Head of Machine Intelligence & Portfolio Manager , Voya Investment Management Sam Livingstone , Founder , Eco AI George Patterson , Chief Investment Officer , PGIM Quantitative Solutions Matt Smith , CEO , SteelEye Moderator : Laurie McAughtry , Managing Editor , Global Trading
15.25 Pick your Track and Meet the Providers Track A : Advanced Data Analytics Track B : Smart Data Management & Visualisation Track C : Workflow Technology & Automation
Meet The Providers : Evaluate the most innovative data analytics and insights initiatives alongside a small group of your buy side peers to understand who is best placed to meet your desk needs .
Meet The Providers : Evaluate the most innovative smart data management and automation initiatives alongside a small group of your buy side peers to understand who is best placed to meet your desk needs .
Meet The Providers : Evaluate the most innovative workflow technology and automation initiatives alongside a small group of your buy side peers to understand who is best placed to meet your desk needs .
17.00 - 18.30 Drinks Reception Hosted in the Jazz Club and in Partnership with AXA Investment Managers : Available to Innovation Day attendees only
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