Future Alpha

Camber Morris - Quantitative Talent Joins Future Alpha 2026 as Our Water Station Sponsor! We’re thrilled to welcome Camber Morris as the official Water Station Sponsor for Future Alpha 2026, taking place March 31 – April 1, 2026 at the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge. Camber Morris is a leading specialist in quantitative and technology talent acquisition, connecting top-tier firms with exceptional talent in data science, AI, machine learning, and financial engineering. Their support helps power the environment where the global quant community comes together to collaborate, innovate, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We’re excited to have them on board as we prepare to bring together leaders across AlphaX, RiskX, and TechX for two days of insight, partnership, and new opportunities. 👉 Explore sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities: https://lnkd.in/etMBzR68 #FutureAlpha #FA26

Where quant thinking meets real-market strategy. QWAFAx NEW joins Future Alpha Global 2026 as a Strategic Partner, bringing decades of practitioner-led insight, empirical analysis, and forward-thinking investment discourse to New York. QWAFA has long been a home for those who challenge assumptions, test new models, and explore the ‘why’ behind market behaviour, a perfect fit for an event built to connect allocators, investment leaders, quants, founders, and innovators shaping the future of alpha generation. What this partnership adds to Future Alpha Global: 🔹 For attendees: richer dialogue, deeper sessions, and access to some of the sharpest minds in strategy, risk analytics, factor modelling, and portfolio innovation. 🔹 For sponsors and exhibitors: exposure to decision-makers actively looking for data-driven tools, investment technology, analytics, and partnerships that create measurable outcomes. 🔹 For allocators and founders: a platform where ideas translate into opportunity, where investment frameworks evolve, new strategies are tested, and commercial traction begins. Future Alpha Global is where investment leadership, innovation, and practical execution converge, and QWAFA strengthens that conversation. 📩 Interested in partnering with us, sponsoring or exhibiting alongside QWAFA and other leaders? Connect with Strategic Partnerships Manager, Angelina R., to explore opportunities.

🎯 Where networking gets playful…and spots disappear fast. After Day 1 of Future Alpha 2026 (March 31 – April 1), join our curated Shuffleboard Social - an evening of friendly competition, laughter, drinks, and conversation. ✨ These are the moments that matter. Whether you’re in it for the game or the connections, this is the evening everyone will be talking about. With only 40 spots available - miss this, and you miss one of the most memorable networking experiences of 2026! Register now to secure your place before it’s gone - https://lnkd.in/eNyFecre #FA26 #FutureAlpha #DiscoverYourX #AlphaX #RiskX #TechX

What We’re Watching in Quant This Week! 👀 It’s a huge week for the global quant community - and the conversations happening right now are a reminder of just how fast this space is moving. Here are three themes we’re keeping a close eye on: 🔹 Discretion vs Data: How traders & quants are finding new edges in markets 🔹 AI Meets Discretion: Data science at the core of fundamental investing 🔹 Multi-Asset Alpha: Integrating signals across equities, bonds, FX & crypto These ideas are powering the energy behind Future Alpha 2026, and we can already feel the momentum building. 🚨 FOMO alert: Masterclass spots and off-site activities are almost full. Every year we see people wait too long and miss out - don’t let that be you. If you’re planning to be in New York next March, register before Thanksgiving to secure your place. Secure your seat → https://lnkd.in/eNyFecre #FA26 #FutureAlpha #DiscoverYourX #AlphaX #RiskX #TechX

🎯 The most applied, skills-based sessions at Future Alpha 2026. These aren’t panels. They aren’t theory talks. They are six hands-on, small-group Masterclasses for quants, data scientists, and risk professionals who build and deploy models in the real world. 💡 Why they matter: Most conferences talk about what’s coming - these sessions show you how to do it. Bring your own device, get interactive, and leave with methods you can apply immediately. Topics & leaders: - AI in trading with John Thomas Foxworthy M.S. Data Science - Advanced volatility modelling with Sébastien Laurent - Deploying LLMs in production - Building the modern quant stack - Leveraging alternative data Small groups. Practical learning. High-value networking. Seats are extremely limited. Register now to secure your spot - first come, first served: https://lnkd.in/eNyFecre #FA26 #FutureAlpha #DiscoverYourX #AlphaX #RiskX #TechX

🚀 We’re excited to welcome Inspiration-Q as an official sponsor of Future Alpha 2026! Known for their quantum-inspired technology and cutting-edge approach to alpha generation, Inspiration Q joins a growing lineup of innovators shaping the future of data-driven investing. You’ll meet them in New York as we bring together hedge funds, asset managers, allocators, and technologists to explore the next frontier across AlphaX, RiskX, and TechX. 📅 March 31 – April 1, 2026 📍 New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge 👉 Explore sponsorship & exhibitor opportunities: https://lnkd.in/etMBzR68 #FutureAlpha #FA26

Roll up, roll up quants. Places on our evening networking opportunities, including the reception cruise, shuffleboard social and skills accelerator masterclasses are limited and booking fast. Reserve your place before Thanksgiving to guarantee your spot As well as unique sessions with leaders from New York Knicks, AQR Capital Management, BlackRock, IAE FRANCE - Écoles Universitaires de Management on how data, technology, and human insight are reshaping alpha generation across every asset class the networking opportunities don't stop there. Spend the evening of March 31 cruising along the East and Hudson Rivers alongside fellow quants - make the most of the moments that matter 👉 Only 60 spaces remain. Secure your place before Thanksgiving -https://lnkd.in/eNyFecre #FA26 #FutureAlpha #DiscoverYourX #AlphaX #RiskX #TechX

AI is changing how work gets done in finance. Emily Cook reminds us it won’t replace the most valuable asset in the industry: cognitive performance 🧠 Her recap of Brain Capital cuts straight to the point: if firms don’t invest in the way people think, adapt, decide, and lead, they’re leaving alpha on the table. During Quant Strats, Emily covered: • The role of brain capital in today’s markets • How it shapes performance from individuals to entire organisations • Practical tools for sharper thinking and better decision-making A timely reminder that the future isn’t just about advancing technology - it's about advancing people. #FA26 #FutureAlpha #DiscoverYourX #AlphaX #RiskX #TechX

🚀 Future Alpha 2026 - The agenda is live and seats are filling fast! The world’s top quants, discretionary traders, and market innovators will converge to shape the next era of alpha performance. 🚨 Masterclasses & off-site experiences are filling up. 📈 Registration is running ahead of last year. ⚠️ Don’t miss your final chance before Thanksgiving. 👇 Check out the newsletter below to see who’s speaking, what’s happening, and secure your spot today - https://lnkd.in/eNyFecre #FA26 #FutureAlpha #DiscoverYourX #AlphaX #RiskX #TechX