Eagle Alpha’s New York Data Conference is back in New York City on Wednesday September 17th 2025!
Location: Well& One Five One West 42nd Street Date and Time: September 17th 2025, 8.30am
- Choose Your Own Path: With multiple tracks, you can attend the sessions most relevant to you—whether that’s exploring the latest trends in alternative data, diving into compliance insights, or uncovering private equity use cases.
- Exclusive Partner-Led Sessions: Hear cutting-edge insights from leading industry experts and partner organizations.
- Networking Opportunities: Connect with peers, partners, and thought leaders across the industry.
Whether you’re a client or joining us for the first time, our conference promises actionable insights, meaningful conversations, and an updated format to make the most of your day.
Register your interest below and join us for what’s shaping up to be our best event yet.
Agenda – Wednesday, September 17th 2025
08:00am - 8:45am
Gallery
Registration
08:50am - 9:00am
The Bryant
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Michael Finnegan, CEO of Eagle Alpha
Join us for the official kickoff of the Eagle Alpha Alternative Data Conference with a Welcome & Opening Remarks led by CEO, Michael Finnegan.
9:00am - 9:30am
The Bryant
Beyond the Hype: Practical Uses for MCP and What’s Needed to Get Us There
With Sid Ghatak, Increase Alpha, Tim Baker, Blue-Sky Nexus and Stuart Reid, Nosible, moderated by Conrad Gann, Blue Water Macro
Discover practical applications for Model Text Protocol (MCP) beyond the hype and explore what the industry needs to unlock its full potential.
9:30am - 10:30am
The Bryant
New to Market & Fresh Features – Vendor Presentations
An exciting session where we’ll dive into the latest advancements and features from top data vendors.
10:00am - 10:30am
The Astoria
Alternative Data in Action: Insights for the Discretionary Investor’s Journey
With Matei Zatreanu, System2, Michelle Yang, Datrix Labs, and Patricia Tangney, Liberty Mutual Investments, moderated by Adam Braff, Braff & Co.
Learn how discretionary investors are starting to harness alternative data, with examples and practical insights to guide your own journey and unlock new decision-making strategies.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Gallery
1-1 Meetings
Schedule one-on-one meetings with vendors to discuss specific requirements and learn more about their products and services. Discover new vendors in our Explorer Hub, featuring completely new-to-market vendors.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Gallery
Networking Lunch
12:00pm - 1:30pm
The Astoria
Advancing Forecasting Frontiers: The SQA Alphathon Mid-Competition Event
With Yichuan Zhang, Boltzbit, Michael Tiano, Schonfeld, Gene Ekster, Maiden Century, Rong Zhao, Stony Brook University and Christos Koutsoyannis, Atlas Ridge Capital
Join the Society of Quantitative Analysts (SQA) for the Alphathon Mid-Competition Event featuring two sessions:
- 12:00pm-12:45pm – Learning Machines: Private Data, Compute and Augmenting Fundamental Research with Yichuan Zhang of Boltzbit
- 12:45pm-1:30pm – The Cutting Edge: Alternative Data in Investment and Fundamental Research with
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- Michael Tiano, Schonfeld
- Gene Ekster, Maiden Century
- Rong Zhao, Stony Brook University
- Moderated by Christos Koutsoyannis, Atlas Ridge Capital
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12:30PM - 12:45pm
The Bryant
Tracking AI’s Impact: Insights from Mobile App Data with Apptopia
With Thomas Grant, Apptopia
Discover how mobile app data can reveal the evolving influence of artificial intelligence across industries. Apptopia will showcase how app intelligence uncovers market trends and user behavior shifts driven by AI innovations, offering valuable insights for investors and analysts.
12:45pm - 1:15pm
The Bryant
The Future of Quant Infrastructure: Industry Trends, Buy vs. Build for Institutions and Startup Perspectives
With Jared Broad, QuantConnect and Leo Korsunsky, Oleum, moderated by Christina Qi, Databento
Explore how quantitative investors are expanding beyond traditional factor models by incorporating alternative data sources to enhance alpha generation and improve portfolio performance.
1:15pm - 1.30pm
The Bryant
EventVestor Insights: Driving Smarter Investment Decisions Around M&A Activity
With Anju Marempudi, CEO of EventVestor
1:30pm - 2:00pm
The Bryant
The Greeks – Data to Trade SWAPs, Derivatives and Structured Products
With Ovie Koloko, Parameta Solutions, Amelie Labbe, SRP Greeks and Nick Pezolano, NewMark Risk, moderated by Stewart Stimson, Jump Trading
Dive into the critical role of alternative data in trading derivatives, SWAPs, and structured products, with a focus on understanding the Greeks to improve risk management and enhance trading strategies.
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Gallery
1-1 Meetings
Schedule one-on-one meetings with vendors to discuss specific requirements and learn more about their products and services. Discover new vendors in our Explorer Hub, featuring completely new-to-market vendors.
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Room
Macro Data at a Crossroads: A Global View of Data to Fill the Void in Government Statistics
With Apurv Jain, MacroX Studio, Toby Dayton, LinkUp and Jing Sima, BCA Research, moderated by Brendan Furlong, Eagle Alpha
This session explores the challenges of unreliable US macroeconomic data and discusses innovative approaches to bridge data gaps, providing more accurate and timely insights for investors and analysts.
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Room
AI, Alt Data, and Compliance: From Governance to Exams
With Tinika Brown and Malik Rollins of McDermott Will & Schulte, moderated by Ciaran Ryan, Eagle Alpha
As AI shifts from pilots to production, funds face a new compliance frontier. Governance, model vetting, vendor diligence, contractual protections, and regulatory expectations are no longer optional—they’re core. Our upcoming session with McDermott Will & Schulte brings practical guidance on what ‘good’ looks like: building policies that regulators respect, onboarding models and data with rigor, controlling accuracy, staying exam-ready, and navigating how AI is reshaping alternative data oversight.
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gallery
Drinks Reception powered by Similarweb
Wind down after the conference and connect with colleagues at our closing social gathering.
Agenda – Wednesday, September 17th 2025
Registration
8:00AM – 8:45AM
GALLERY
Welcome & Opening Remarks
8:50AM – 9:05AM
THE BRYANT
Michael Finnegan, CEO of Eagle Alpha
Join us for the official kickoff of the Eagle Alpha Alternative Data Conference with a Welcome & Opening Remarks led by CEO, Michael Finnegan.
Beyond the Hype: Practical Uses for MCP and What’s Needed to Get Us There
9:00AM – 9:30AM
THE BRYANT
With Sid Ghatak, Increase Alpha, Tim Baker, Blue-Sky Nexus and Stuart Reid, Nosible, moderated by Conrad Gann, Blue Water Macro
Discover practical applications for Model Text Protocol (MCP) beyond the hype and explore what the industry needs to unlock its full potential.
New to Market & Fresh Features – Vendor Presentations
9:30AM – 10:30AM
THE BRYANT
An exciting session where we’ll dive into the latest advancements and features from top data vendors.
Alternative Data in Action: Insights for the Discretionary Investor’s Journey
10:00AM – 10:30AM
THE ASTORIA
With Matei Zatreanu, System2, Michelle Yang, Datrix Labs, and Patricia Tangney, Liberty Mutual Investments, moderated by Adam Braff, Braff & Co.
Learn how discretionary investors are starting to harness alternative data, with examples and practical insights to guide your own journey and unlock new decision-making strategies.
1-1 Meetings
10:30AM – 12:00PM
THE GALLERY
Schedule one-on-one meetings with vendors to discuss specific requirements and learn more about their products and services. Discover new vendors in our Explorer Hub, featuring completely new-to-market vendors.
Networking Lunch
12:00PM – 12:30PM
THE GALLERY
Advancing Forecasting Frontiers: The SQA Alphathon Mid-Competition Panel
12:00PM – 1:30PM
THE ASTORIA
With Yichuan Zhang, Boltzbit, Michael Tiano, Schonfeld, Gene Ekster, Maiden Century, Rong Zhao, Stony Brook University and Christos Koutsoyannis, Atlas Ridge Capital
Join the Society of Quantitative Analysts (SQA) for the Alphathon Mid-Competition Event featuring two sessions:
- 12:00pm-12:45pm – Learning Machines: Private Data, Compute and Augmenting Fundamental Research with Yichuan Zhang of Boltzbit
- 12:45pm-1:30pm – The Cutting Edge: Alternative Data in Investment and Fundamental Research with
-
- Michael Tiano, Schonfeld
- Gene Ekster, Maiden Century
- Rong Zhao, Stony Brook University
- Moderated by Christos Koutsoyannis, Atlas Ridge Capital
-
Tracking AI’s Impact: Insights from Mobile App Data with Apptopia
12:30PM – 12:45AM
THE BRYANT
With Thomas Grant, Apptopia
Discover how mobile app data can reveal the evolving influence of artificial intelligence across industries. Apptopia will showcase how app intelligence uncovers market trends and user behavior shifts driven by AI innovations, offering valuable insights for investors and analysts.
The Future of Quant Infrastructure: Industry Trends, Buy vs. Build for Institutions and Startup Perspectives
12:45AM – 1:15PM
THE BRYANT
With Jared Broad, QuantConnect and Leo Korsunsky, Oleum, moderated by Christina Qi, Databento
Explore how quantitative investors are expanding beyond traditional factor models by incorporating alternative data sources to enhance alpha generation and improve portfolio performance.
EventVestor Insights: Driving Smarter Investment Decisions Around M&A Activity
1:15PM – 1:30PM
THE BRYANT
With Anju Marempudi, CEO of EventVestor
The Greeks – Data to Trade SWAPs, Derivatives and Structured Products
1:30PM – 2:00PM
THE BRYANT
With Ovie Koloko, Parameta Solutions, Amelie Labbe, SRP Greeks and Nick Pezolano, NewMark Risk, moderated by Stewart Stimson, Jump Trading
Dive into the critical role of alternative data in trading derivatives, SWAPs, and structured products, with a focus on understanding the Greeks to improve risk management and enhance trading strategies.
1-1 Meetings
2:00PM – 3:30PM
THE GALLERY
Schedule one-on-one meetings with vendors to discuss specific requirements and learn more about their products and services. Discover new vendors in our Explorer Hub, featuring completely new-to-market vendors.
Macro Data at a Crossroads: A Global View of Data to Fill the Void in Government Statistics
3:30PM – 4:00PM
THE BRYANT
With Apurv Jain, MacroX Studio, Toby Dayton, LinkUp and Jing Sima, BCA Research, moderated by Brendan Furlong, Eagle Alpha
This session explores the challenges of unreliable US macroeconomic data and discusses innovative approaches to bridge data gaps, providing more accurate and timely insights for investors and analysts.
AI, Alt Data, and Compliance: From Governance to Exams
4:00PM – 4:30PM
THE BRYANT
With Tinika Brown and Malik Rollins of McDermott Will & Schulte, moderated by Ciaran Ryan, Eagle Alpha
As AI shifts from pilots to production, funds face a new compliance frontier. Governance, model vetting, vendor diligence, contractual protections, and regulatory expectations are no longer optional—they’re core. Our upcoming session with McDermott Will & Schulte brings practical guidance on what ‘good’ looks like: building policies that regulators respect, onboarding models and data with rigor, controlling accuracy, staying exam-ready, and navigating how AI is reshaping alternative data oversight.
Drinks Reception powered by Similarweb
4:30PM – 5:30PM
THE GALLERY
Wind down after the conference and connect with colleagues at our closing social gathering.