On the afternoon of Saturday, April 25, 2026, as a key extension of the international conference "New Trends in Quantitative Finance: Theory and Practice," the Quant Dialogues — Where Quantitative Finance Meets Career: A New Frontier forum, co-organized by SAIF Quant and multiple partners, will bring together top international scholars, leading quantitative finance firms, and outstanding young talent to explore the convergence of quantitative research and career development.
Event Overview
- Date & Time: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 13:00–17:30
- Venue: N100 Auditorium, New Upper Hall, Xuhui Campus, Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Non-SJTU visitors may enter via the SAIF main gate at 211 Huaihai West Road)
Co-hosted by: Quantitative Finance Research Center (QFRC), School of Mathematical Sciences, SJTU; AI & Digital Finance Committee, SAIF Alumni Association, SJTU
Co-organized by: SAIF MBA Student Union Quantitative Investment Club & Liaison Center; Applied Statistics Alumni Association, School of Mathematical Sciences, SJTU
Supporting Organizations: Fastbox, Semimartingale Private Fund, Jump Trading, Hainan Turing Fund, Winton, Century Frontier Asset Management, Tac FinTech
Why You Can't Miss This
🎓 International Academic Leaders
Prof. Kan Rui (SAIF, SJTU), Prof. Stéphane Crépey (Université Paris Cité), and Prof. Samuel Drapeau (SJTU) — three leading professors sharing their insights on quantitative research and practice.
🏢 Leading Quant Firms "Flash Talks"
Representatives from Fastbox, Semimartingale, Jump Trading, Turing Fund, Winton, Century Frontier, and Tac FinTech present 5-minute lightning showcases of their core strengths, research directions, and talent profiles.
💬 Roundtable Discussion
Moderated by Prof. Lin Yiqing, with Prof. Mu Bin and senior representatives from multiple firms, discussing how academia connects to practice and what capabilities quant firms value most.
⭐ Student Spotlight
Outstanding student research flash presentations with scholar and industry interaction.
Program Schedule
*Schedule is for reference only; please refer to the actual arrangement on the day.