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
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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 from the Discretionary Investor’s Journey
With Matei Zatreanu, System2, Michelle Yang, Daytrix, and Patricia Tangney, Liberty Mutual Investments
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 Bryant
Advancing Forecasting Frontiers: The SQA Alphathon Mid-Competition Panel
Join the Society of Quantitative Analysts (SQA) for a dynamic mid-competition panel during the Alphathon challenge, highlighting progress and insights from the Alphathon competition, focused on developing advanced forecasting solutions through quantitative methods and alternative data.
12:30PM - 12:45pm
The Astoria
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 Astoria
Quantitative Investing – Leveraging Data Tools to Accelerate Data Trials and Testing
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 Astoria
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
Compliance Session with McDermott Will & Schulte
With Sergio Pagilery and Georgia Hanuik of McDermott Will & Schulte, moderated by Ciaran Ryan, Eagle Alpha
4:30pm - 5:30pm
Gallery
Drinks Reception
Wind down after the conference and connect with colleagues at our closing social gathering.
Agenda – Wednesday, September 17th 2025
Registration
08:00am - 8:45am
Gallery
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.
08:50am - 9:00am
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.
9:00am - 9:30am
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.
9:30am - 10:30am
The Bryant
Alternative Data in Action: Insights from the Discretionary Investor’s Journey
With Matei Zatreanu, System2, Michelle Yang, Daytrix, and Patricia Tangney, Liberty Mutual Investments
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.
10:00am - 10:30am
The Astoria
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.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Gallery
Networking Lunch
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Gallery
Advancing Forecasting Frontiers: The SQA Alphathon Mid-Competition Panel
Join the Society of Quantitative Analysts (SQA) for a dynamic mid-competition panel during the Alphathon challenge, highlighting progress and insights from the Alphathon competition, focused on developing advanced forecasting solutions through quantitative methods and alternative data.
12:00pm - 1:30pm
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.
12:30pm - 12:45pm
The Astoria
Quantitative Investing – Leveraging Data Tools to Accelerate Data Trials and Testing
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.
12:45pm - 1:15pm
The Astoria
EventVestor Insights: Driving Smarter Investment Decisions Around M&A Activity
With Anju Marempudi, CEO of EventVestor
1:15pm - 1:30pm
The Astoria
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.
1:30pm - 2:00pm
The Bryant
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.
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Gallery
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.
3:30pm - 4:00pm
The Bryant
Compliance Session with McDermott Will & Schulte
With Sergio Pagilery and Georgia Hanuik of McDermott Will & Schulte, moderated by Ciaran Ryan, Eagle Alpha
4:00pm - 4:30pm
The Bryant
Drinks Reception
Wind down after the conference and connect with colleagues at our closing social gathering.