# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The 4th Women in Quantitative Finance Americas Conference (WQFA)
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: We look forward to your participation in this significant event, contributing to the advancement of women in quantitative finance.About this EventThe 4th Women in Quantitative Finance Americas Conference (WQFA)The 4th Women in Quantitative Finance Americas (WQFA) Conference is scheduled for Thursday 21st May 2026.This is a Joint Event with Columbia University:Columbia University2276 12th AveNew York, NY 10027This annual non -profit conference has become a cornerstone for professionals in the field, offering a unique platform to engage with cutting-edge research, network with industry leaders, and participate in dynamic discussions.We look forward to your participation in this significant event, contributing to the advancement of women in quantitative finance.Special Offer: When two colleagues attend the 3rd goes free!Registration DetailsGiven the high demand and the fact that the previous conference sold out, early registration is recommended. A nominal attendance fee of £30 (£15 for full-time academics) has been introduced to manage attendance effectively. Additionally, there’s a special offer where, if two colleagues attend, the third can join for free. You can pay in USDs  ($40 & $20 for full-time academics)on our website. Beating the Memory Wall: Tile Computing Patterns for Quant Finance - Ioana Boier: Senior Principal Solutions Architect, NVIDIAUsing Generative Adversarial Networks (GAN) and Transformer Models for Portfolio Construction - Hiteeksha Mathur Ghai: VP, Quantitative Research, BlackRock ; Founder, ‘Quant’ify Your CareerPANEL: Talent Attraction & RetentionQuantitative Models with Qualitative Scenarios: Simulation with Transformer and Large Language Models - Irene Aldridge: CEO and Founder, AbleBlox and AbleMarketsPanel – Blockchain in the AI age - Kathryn Zhao: Global Head of Electronic Trading, Cantor Fitzgerald, Irene Aldridge: CEO and Founder, AbleBlox and AbleMarkets, Katrin Tinn: Associate Professor of Finance, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill UniversityTopic to be confirmed - Nancy Davis: CIO and Managing Partner, Quadratic CapitalPANEL: Career ProgressionMante ZB: Quantitative Research Executive Director, JPMorganChaseKathryn Zhao: Global Head of Electronic Trading, Cantor FitzgeraldIoana Boier: Senior Principal Solutions Architect, NVIDIAIrene Aldridge: CEO and Founder, AbleBlox and AbleMarketsNancy Davis: CIO and Managing Partner, Quadratic CapitalKatrin Tinn: Associate Professor of Finance, Desautels Faculty of Management, McGill UniversityHiteeksha Mathur Ghai: VP, Quantitative Research, BlackRock ; Founder, ‘Quant’ify Your Career https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c0d1b8e0-1413-11f1-89f1-09c30f73298b-rimg-w1200-h314-dc000000-gmir.png Event Partner: This is a Joint Event with Columbia University:https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c112b980-1413-11f1-839d-4331cec6724b-rimg-w1200-h307-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Sponsor 2026:Main website: Quantitative Research page: Opportunities:
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 30, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: New York
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2276 12th Ave
- **lat**: 40.818109
- **long**: -73.9609174
- **full address**: 2276 12th Ave, 2276 12th Avenue, New York, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: WBS Training Ltd (https://allevents.in/org/wbs-training-ltd/17657746)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 21 May, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2276 12th Ave, 2276 12th Avenue, New York, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 15 up to 30 GBP
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** WBS Training Ltd
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, conferences, nonprofit, it
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about The 4th Women in Quantitative Finance Americas Conference (WQFA) ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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