Name: HFM European Technology Forum 2020
Start: 2020-09-03 05:00
End: 2020-09-17 16:00

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Delivering business critical intelligence and networking to
technology leaders virtually

The virtual HFM European Technology Leadership Forum has been launched to provide a platform for senior European hedge fund leaders to come together to learn, discuss and network with their peers, partners and other industry experts.

Whilst recognising the impact that Coronavirus has had, the Forum focuses on how the European hedge fund sector needs to react and evolve moving forward, the ever expanding role of the technology function as part of this and the key challenges facing senior tech leaders.

Key Sessions

IN CONVERSATION: A PERSPECTIVE FROM OUTSIDE THE INDUSTRY

1:20 - 1:50pm BST

A heavyweight in the InsurTech world, Andrew Rear, CEO of Digital Partners, MunichRe will discuss technology from outside the investment sphere and share insights which can be incorporated into your firm.

TRENDS IN DATA: ALT DATA, PLATFORMS AND SOURCING
3:15 - 3:55pm BST

Dr Chris Longworth, Senior Scientist, GAM Systematic, joins a panel focusing on the future of data including cleaning, storing, mapping, analysing and sourcing.

KEYNOTE: UTILISING TECHNOLOGY TO MANAGE THE VOLATILITY OF THE PAST SIX MONTHS
4:35 - 5:00pm BST

Alex Munn, Head of Volatility Technology, Man Group will provide insights on how tech has been used to manage the volatility of the past few months and learnings that are being used to decide ongoing strategy.

THE NEW FIVE YEARS: HEDGE FUND TECH BEYOND LOCKDOWN
2:10 - 2:50pm BST

What does the future hold for the technology function? How is tech having to adapt in the wake of the increased pressures caused by lockdown and what are the key challenges and opportunities going to be moving forward?