HFM US Quant Summit 2021 | HFM Global | 25 February 2021 | Online

The HFM US Quant Summit 2021 is an exclusive, invitation-only event designed specifically for senior operational professionals operating in the Quant and CTA spaces. The event will bring together leading managers, academics and investors to deliver a day of actionable content.

From mapping out the future of Quants in 2021 and beyond to the evolution of machine learning, our expert speakers will discuss the most significant topics of the moment, providing you and your firm with the invaluable industry knowledge you will need to overcome challenges take advantage of the opportunities that this fast-moving market presents in 2021.

There will be extensive opportunity for networking, questions and interaction both on the day and through our dedicated community app, which is available to all registered attendees.

This year, the Summit will be held in conjunction with the HFM US Quant Awards 2021, creating an opportunity for the hedge fund community to recognise and celebrate the industry's achievements together.

Why Attend?

• Receive actionable advice on key investment trends, machine learning, crypto resurgence and the future of quant from leading CTA and quant firms
• Network and debate with your peers in a relaxed, confidential setting
• Gain an insight into the investor perspective as they discuss quant allocations and what they're looking for from funds
• Find out the winners of the HFM US Quant Awards 2021 in short presentations throughout the day
• Hear from Gregor Zuckerman, author of The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution, in an exclusive keynote session

Key event features:

• Community
To facilitate networking and enable delegates to see who they will be meeting online, the official summit app will enable you to view the attendee list, send messages and arrange one-to-one virtual meetings. Perfect for getting a head start on building your connections!

• Concise and actionable content
From mapping out the future of Quants in 2021 and beyond to the evolution of machine learning, our expert speakers will discuss the most significant topics of the moment, providing you and your firm with invaluable industry knowledge.

• Interactive Roundtables
Turn on your cameras and microphones to get involved in discussions around the biggest topics of the day, designed to promote knowledge sharing and giving you tangible takeaways, while allowing you to network with your peers.

• Investor Perspective
Learn from investors discussing quant allocations and what they're looking for from funds.

2021 Speakers

Adrian de Valois-Franklin
CEO, Castle Ridge Asset Management

Angana Jacob
Head of Product Management, SIGTech

Artemiza Woodgate
Founding Partner, Integrated Quant

Darko Matovski
CausaLens

George Michalopoulos
Chief Investment Officer of Leonidas Funds, Typhon Capital Management

Gregory Zuckerman
Author, The Man Who Solved The Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution

Howard Siow
MD, TCM

Jia Liu
Portfolio Manager, Pluribus Labs

Joe DiPasquale
CEO, BitBull Capital

John Ryan
Managing Principal, Spring Valley Asset Management

Josh Buffolino
Vice President, Investment Management, 6 Meridian

Kamyar Neshvadian
Co-Chief Investment Officer, QSquared Capital

Kathryn Kaminski
Chief Research Strategist, Portfolio Manager, AlphaSimplex Group LLC

Matt Smith
Editor, HFM

Matthew Edwards
Founding Partner and CEO/CIO, Dalpha Capital Management

Michael Wong
Co-Founder, MaiCapital

Mike Paterakis
Editor, HFM

Raffaele Savi
Global Head, BlackRock Systematic

Ryan Rosenstein
Senior Vice President, Head of Portfolio Analytics, Northern Trust

Sally Kramers
Senior Event Content Manager, HFM

2021 Sponsors

• Borsa Italiana
• Lockwood Executive Search
• NAV Fund Administration Group
• Northern Trust
• causaLens
• Siepe
• SIGTech