About Alphathon 2024
The Alphathon Quantitative Finance Competition, jointly organized by the Center for Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) at Stony Brook University and the Society of Quantitative Analysts (SQA), is a month-long virtual event that culminates in presentations at the Eagle Alpha Alternative Data Conference on October 9, 2024. The Eagle Alpha Alternative Data Conference is part of Data Week in New York City from October 7th to 11th.
Alphathon 2024 is dedicated to fostering innovation in quantitative finance by challenging participants to develop advanced forecasting solutions using the latest machine learning techniques and alternative datasets. The competition will emphasize the critical role of alternative data in macroeconomic strategies, a domain that has expanded significantly beyond hedge funds into the broader asset management spectrum.
In addition to alternative data from Eagle Alpha, participants will have access to ultra-high-frequency data provided by DataBento and QuantConnect allowing them to build alpha systems to the highest industry level precision.
The top 10-15 finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their groundbreaking projects at the Eagle Alpha conference, providing a platform for unparalleled exposure and networking.
About CEWIT
The New York State Center of Excellence in Wireless and Information Technology (CEWIT) was created in 2003 as a next generation research facility. CEWIT’s focus is on accelerating technology development and commercialization, supporting entrepreneurs in the innovation ecosystem, and offer workforce development opportunities through internships, hackathons, conferences, webinars, educational outreach, and other programs.
As the anchoring building in Stony Brook University’s Research and Development Park, CEWIT also provides technical assistance to industry partners, large and small. CEWIT has created a powerful intellectual property portfolio resulting in numerous patents and licensing agreements. Since its inception, the Center has developed strategic alliances and extensive collaborations among the academic, scientific, and business communities around the world. Our partners include some of the world’s best known and most sophisticated companies in technology, telecommunications, healthcare, energy, defense, aerospace, manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and other industries.
About SQA
Founded in 1965, The Society of Quantitative Analysts (SQA) is a not-for-profit organization that seeks to inspire and advocate innovative quantitative approaches in investing and contributes to the integration of quantitative sciences and investment management.
SQA's core value include championing multi-disciplinary, cutting-edge research with practical applications, advocating respectful, constructive dialogue and debate, maintaining independence, and fostering diversity in quantitative investing.