The Quantitative Finance Research Center (QFRC) at the School of Mathematical Sciences, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, is pleased to announce the international conference "New Trends in Quantitative Finance: Theory and Practice," to be held April 20–24, 2026, at the Engineering Building, Xuhui Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University.
In recent years, the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and machine learning has profoundly transformed quantitative finance. Risk modeling, asset pricing, and optimal investment strategies face fundamental theoretical and methodological challenges. This conference aims to bring together the world's leading scholars and practitioners to foster deep exchange and collaboration at the frontier of the field.
Key Topics:
- Artificial Intelligence and Financial Modeling
- Stochastic Control in Finance
- Systemic Risk Management
- Mean Field Games
- Sustainable Finance — Carbon Certificate Markets
Conference Details:
- Dates: April 20–24, 2026
- Location: Engineering Building, Xuhui Campus, SJTU
Researchers worldwide are warmly invited to attend. The detailed program and confirmed speakers will be announced progressively. Please visit the conference website for the latest information.