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Free Summer Networking
Thu, Nov 12, 11:30 PM🏢 **FREE Real Estate Networking Event** **Holiday Networking at Destino L.A.B.** Your next deal, referral, or business partnership could start with one conversation. Join Christopher Goodson and the **New Jersey Real Estate Investment Club** for an evening of holiday networking at Destino L.A.B. in Elizabeth. Connect with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, and real estate professionals in a relaxed, festive setting. Whether you’re building your portfolio, looking for your first investment property, or expanding your professional network, come ready to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build relationships over drinks. **📅 Wednesday, November 18th** **🕡 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM** **📍 Destino L.A.B.** 185 Elmora Avenue Elizabeth, NJ **Connect. Collaborate. Grow.** We look forward to seeing you at **Destino L.A.B.!**

Quant Fusion
Tue, Dec 1, 11:30 PMWhere Wall Street meets artificial intelligence — over chai, drinks, and conversation. Join AI, Quant & Finance NYC for an evening of networking and conversation at Fontainhas + (/du.kaan/), a distinctive café and wine bar in the heart of DUMBO, Brooklyn. We’re bringing together quantitative researchers, traders, data scientists, AI engineers, fintech professionals, and financial industry leaders to connect and exchange ideas about the technologies transforming financial markets. What we’ll be discussing * Artificial intelligence and machine learning in finance * Quantitative trading and systematic investment strategies * Reinforcement learning and algorithmic trading * Generative AI and autonomous agents in financial services * Market trends, financial innovation, and emerging research Whether you work at a hedge fund, investment bank, trading firm, fintech company, or are simply passionate about quantitative finance and AI, this is an opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and expand your network. What to expect No presentations. No formal agenda. No sales pitches. Just an intimate gathering of professionals sharing ideas, discussing financial markets, and building meaningful connections over chai, coffee, wine, and light bites.

Wall Street Meets AI
Wed, Nov 25, 11:30 PMWhere Artificial Intelligence Meets Quantitative Finance Wall Street has always been a place where mathematics, technology, and financial markets intersect. Today, artificial intelligence is reshaping that intersection — from machine learning and systematic trading to reinforcement learning, portfolio optimization, and autonomous financial agents. We’re launching AI Finance, a new professional community bringing together the people building the future of quantitative finance. Join us for our inaugural networking social at a sophisticated Wall Street hotel lounge for an evening of cocktails, conversations, and new connections with New York City’s quantitative finance and AI community. No presentations. No pitches. No formal agenda. Just an opportunity to meet the researchers, engineers, traders, and innovators working at the intersection of AI and financial markets. The Conversation Financial markets have become increasingly driven by data, algorithms, and intelligent systems. As AI capabilities advance, new opportunities — and new questions — are emerging across quantitative research, investment management, and financial technology. What happens when reinforcement learning meets systematic trading? How are LLMs and autonomous agents changing investment research? Can machine learning uncover meaningful signals in increasingly competitive markets? How do we validate these systems and manage their risks? Bring your research, experiences, perspectives, and ideas. Whether you’re developing trading algorithms, researching new architectures, building financial AI platforms, or exploring quantitative finance for the first time, you’ll find others interested in the same challenges. What to Expect An informal, professionally focused networking evening with drinks, conversation, and opportunities to connect across New York’s financial and technology communities. Meet quantitative researchers, AI engineers, data scientists, systematic traders, portfolio managers, and fintech founders. Share what you’re building, discuss emerging research, exchange perspectives on financial markets, and establish connections beyond your immediate industry. We’ll also be discussing the direction of Quant Builders NYC — future research sessions, technical talks, industry speakers, and opportunities to collaborate. Who Should Attend? Quantitative researchers, algorithmic traders, portfolio managers, hedge fund professionals, AI and machine learning engineers, financial engineers, data scientists, fintech founders, academics, and anyone interested in the convergence of artificial intelligence and finance. All experience levels are welcome, from established industry professionals to aspiring quantitative researchers.

Hybrid Event: Chao Zhang - Large-Scale Corporate Default Modeling
Tue, Nov 17, 11:00 PM**Please Note! Speaker Change:** IAQF & Thalesians Seminar Series: A Kernel Machine for Large-Scale Corporate Default Modeling. A Seminar by Chao Zhang 6:00 PM Seminar Begins 7:30 PM Reception Fordham University McNally Amphitheater 140 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023 Hybrid Event Free Registration! For Virtual Attendees: Please email web@iaqf.org for the link. **Abstract:** We present a scalable kernel logistic regression framework for estimating forward-looking, real-world corporate default probabilities using features derived from financial variables and structural credit-model outputs. This kernel machine is used in the Bloomberg Corporate Default Risk Model (DRSK). The model learns a globally defined nonlinear log-odds function in a reproducing kernel Hilbert space. The chosen hybrid linear–Gaussian radial-basis-function kernel is universal and capable of approximating a broad class of nonlinear dynamics. Under standard conditions and an appropriate regularization scheme, the associated learning procedure is universally consistent, with prediction risk converging to the Bayes risk as the sample size increases. The application involves large-scale, highly imbalanced default data spanning multiple regions, sectors, and credit cycles. To address the computational cost of conventional kernel machine training, we combine majority-class down-sampling with selection-bias correction and select model complexity through cross-validation and Bayesian optimization. Empirical results demonstrate improved calibration and out-of-sample predictive performance relative to conventional logistic regression. The results show that universal kernel methods can be successfully deployed for large-scale, rare-event corporate default modeling. **Bio:** Chao Zhang is a Quantitative Researcher on Bloomberg’s Quant Risk Analytics team. His work focuses on the development of machine learning and quantitative models for a wide range of applications in finance and risk analytics, including credit, market, and climate risk. He earned his PhD in Mathematical Statistics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where his research encompassed functional and distributional data analysis, as well as statistical and machine learning.

GNY Friends of Women in Finance 5th Symposium
Fri, Dec 4, 5:30 PM**FWFS-GNY 5th Symposium** The Friends of Women in Finance Symposium in Greater New York (FWFS-GNY) supports the research and networking of friends of women in GNY finance academia. We are delighted to announce that the 5th Symposium will be held on December 4 at SUNY Global Center in New York City, sponsored by the Massry School of Business, University at Albany (SUNY). **Event Time:** December 4, 2026 (Friday) **Event Address:** SUNY Global Center in New York 116 E 55th St, New York, NY 10022 See our call for papers at [SSRN ](https://www.ssrn.com/index.cfm/en/janda/announcement/?id=19690)or at our **[new website](https://fwfn.us/) (fwfn.us)!** The submission deadline is October 19.

Finance Networking Event NYC: WAGMI-Connect
Thu, Nov 19, 12:00 AM*Hosts will not be giving any financial advice nor endorsements of any kind regarding anything financial.* *Attendees are free to do so at their own volition.* Direction: * When you arrive, take the elevator up to the 6th floor where the bar is located . * We will be by the high top table in front of the bar area, having a drink and connecting. Be sure to look out for us! If there's any questions, please contact us via WhatsApp or email: wagmiconnect@gmail.com https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=3715 **Learn more about future events and meetups through our LinkedIn!** **[https://www.linkedin.com/company/wagmi-connect](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wagmi-connect)** Join us every week for this dynamic networking experience where top professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators from diverse industries come together. This isn’t just another networking event—it’s a **hub for ideas and collaboration**. 🔹 **Discover the Power of Cross-Industry Innovation** – Learn how blending trends from different fields sparks original ideas that drive success. 🔹 **Leverage the Network Effect** – The more connections you make, the greater your opportunities for partnerships, insights, and growth. 🔹 **Gain Insider Knowledge** – Engage with experts who can challenge your perspective, refine your strategies, and inspire fresh ideas. This is a multi-discplinary event so rest assured that you will be able to rub shoulders with professionals who work #marketing, #tech, #AI, #Insurance, #business, #ecommerce and more. This networking event will be a semi-led, semi- open-format social gathering where meaningful connections happen naturally. No pressure—just great opportunities to meet new people. Whether you come solo or with friends, an open mindset is key to expanding your network. We work with our [partner ](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/108324422961?ref=eofblike)to help you maximize the value of every interaction, building both personal and professional relationships. This is truly the modern-day market place of ideas so don’t miss your chance to build game-changing connections and propel your career forward. **Secure your spot today!** Also, special shout out to our partner, ***[WP Photography](https://wpphotography92.mypixieset.com/portfolio/)*** whose team will be taking amazing photos at the event. > **By participating in WAGMI-Connect events, you consent to the use of photos and videos captured during the event for promotional purposes.** To join this event, please make sure to book your ticket here at the corresponding listing **[https://www.eventbrite.com/o/wagmi-connect-106202009341](https://www.eventbrite.com/o/wagmi-connect-106202009341)** ✋✋✋\*\*Why Should You Trust Us?\*\*✋✋✋ We put **people before profits and value before vanity**. Your success is our priority, which is why we make this a **risk-free investment** for you. If you don’t walk away believing in the power of networking as much as we do, we’ll gladly refund the ticket cost—**no questions asked**. Networking got us to where we are today, and we’re here to help you do the same. Our events are designed to create real connections that open doors and spark new opportunities. Join us and experience the power of networking firsthand! Follow our [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/wagmi-connect/) for updates on new events.
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