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AI/ML in Finance – Shaping the Future of Financial Markets
Presented by IAQF and LSE DSI
June 24, 2025 | London
The International Association of Quantitative Finance (IAQF) and the Data Science Institute at the London School of Economics (LSE DSI) are delighted to co-host this exclusive event. Join us for an evening of insightful presentations and dynamic discussions on how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are revolutionizing the financial markets.
Sponsored by:
Event description:
AI and ML are rapidly transforming the finance industry—from automating routine tasks to empowering complex decision-making. In this event, a series of short talks and a panel discussion will delve into the innovative applications and future trends at the intersection of finance and technology.
We look forward to welcoming you to an inspiring evening in London!
Why attend?
Confirmed speakers and Panelists
Chair:
Johannes Ruf – Professor in Department of Mathematics and Deputy Director
Data Science Institute, LSE
Registration
Registrations are closed — the event is fully booked.
Location
LSE Shaw Library
6th Floor of the Old Building
London School of Economics and Political Science
Houghton St, London WC2A 2AE
Agenda
Map of the LSE Campus (Including the Old Building)
How I Became a Quant: Boston
This annual event is a Panel Discussion on Careers in Quantitative Finance, as industry veterans will discuss their experiences, the current economic climate, and career paths in finance and data science.
Wednesday September 17, 2025
5:00 PM Program Begins: Panel Discussion
6:30 PM Reception
Location:
Boston University Questrom School of Business
595 Commonwealth Ave
Boston, MA 02215
Moderator:
Philip Sun, CEO at Adaptive Investment Solutions, LLC And Professor of Finance at Boston University
Panelists:
Dan diBartolomeo, President of Northfield Information Services INC
Mengjia (Sara) Tan, Quantitative Analyst at Adaptive Investment Solutions
TBA
Panelist Biographies
Moderator: Philip Sun is a fintech entrepreneur, investment manager and leader of quantitative research and investment teams with over 25 years of professional experience. Philip currently is the CEO and cofounder of a fintech startup, Adaptive Investment Solutions, LLC. Philip is also a Professor of Finance, Entrepreneurship and Data Science at Boston University and Hult International Business School. Philip began teaching Algorithmic and High-frequency class as an adjunct in the Master of Science in Mathematical Finance & Financial Technology program in the Fall of 2022, where he is working to reshape the class to combine both mathematical rigor and in-depth exposure to real world data and trading applications. Prior to starting Adaptive, Philip was the Head of Quantitative Research and Investments at Sentinel Investments, a fully owned investment management subsidiary of National Life Group. Before Sentinel, Philip held senior quantitative research and investment positions in the fixed-income and asset allocation divisions in Fidelity Investments and Wellington Management. Prior to Wellington, Philip started his career as a portfolio manager of quantitative macro strategies at Highbridge Capital Management (now part of JP Morgan Asset Management) and PanAgora Asset Management. Philip holds an MBA from the Wharton School, a PhD in Physics from Carnegie Mellon University, and dual Bachelor Degrees in Physics and Mathematics from Stony Brook University. Philip is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Mengjia (Sara) Tan is a Quantitative Analyst at Adaptive Investment Solutions. Her quantitative finance journey began at UC San Diego, where she studied mathematics and economics and became fascinated by the dynamics of capital markets. She later deepened that interest through Boston University’s Mathematical Finance & Financial Technology master’s program, where she focused on strategies involving index option hedging, volatility modeling, and portfolio analytics. Outside of work, she stays active in the quant community, organizing events and exchanging insights with industry professionals.
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