AI/ML in Finance: Advancing the Future of Financial Markets

Presented IAQF and LSE DSI

23rd June, 2026 | London

The International Association of Quantitative Finance (IAQF), in collaboration with the Data Science Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE DSI), is pleased to co-host this exclusive event. We invite you to an evening of compelling presentations and lively discussions exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are reshaping financial markets.

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Event description

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are becoming foundational technologies for modern finance. They are reshaping how institutions generate insights from data, manage risk, execute transactions, and serve clients—while also influencing market structure and financial stability.

This event brings together academic and industry leaders for short talks and a panel discussion on how AI/ML is advancing the future of financial markets. The conversation will highlight practical applications, emerging capabilities, and the key challenges that will shape adoption over the next several years.

Open to academics, practitioners, students, and the public, the event provides a forum to learn, ask questions, and connect with a community working at the forefront of AI/ML and finance.

We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring evening in London!

Why attend? 

• Engage with thought leaders and experts in AI/ML and finance.
• Network with industry practitioners, academics, and enthusiasts.
• Gain insights into emerging trends shaping the future of financial markets.

Confirmed speakers and panelists (alphabetically listed)

• Álvaro Cartea, Professor of Mathematical Finance and Director, Oxford-Man Institute of Quantitative Finance, University of Oxford (UK)
  
• Peter Hafez, Chief Data Scientist, RavenPack | BigData.com (Spain)
• James Hamp, Head of Data Strategy & Analytics for Foreign Exchange, Citi (UK)
• Petter Kolm, Professor, Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University (USA)
• Luitgard Veraart, Professor, Department of Mathematics, LSE (UK)

Chair

Johannes Ruf, Professor, Department of Mathematics, and Deputy Director, Data Science Institute, LSE (UK)

Moderator

Hilary Till, Principal, Premia Research LLC (USA)

Registration

This is a free, in-person event, and registration is required. Walk-ins and onsite registration will not be possible. We request that attendees arrive on time to be assured of a seat.

Location

LSE Shaw Library

6^th Floor of the Old Building

London School of Economics and Political Science

Houghton Street

London WC2A 2AE

United Kingdom

Event program

• 17:45 Doors open
• 18:00 - 18:05 Welcome & introduction
• 18:05 - 19:20 Presentations and panel discussion
• 19:20 - 20:00 Reception

Map of the LSE Campus (Including the Old Building) available at this link.