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Artificial Intelligence & Data Science | Newsweek | 1st - 2nd March

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE CAPITAL & DATA MARKETS SCIENCE Sponsorship Brochure 1st - 2nd March 2017 The Barbican, City of London aidataconf.com

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ABOUT A so-called “artificial intelligence summer” THE has been ushered in by advancements in areas such as machine learning, deep EVENT learning and neural networks. This has been facilitated by a marked reduction in the cost of computing power and readily available access to very large data sets. Machine learning of one sort or another has been machine learning can be applied at the micro-market happening within the financial arena for some time. Today, level to manage order flow and transaction costs. investment managers and trading operations can apply machine learning algorithms to a range of areas. At a higher level, the use of AI and deep learning raises ethical questions. Could the role of financial analysts This might include mining big data and the challenge of be replaced by smarter algorithms, and how would this extracting useful information from unstructured data, reshape the industry? From a regulatory perspective, what which could extend to social media content, and then grey areas could be opened up when machine learning how to find value using predictive analytics or trading. algorithms are used to police markets? The expanding big data universe opens a whole area of alternative datasets - what is out there, what is hot, what Newsweek’s AI and Data Science - Capital Markets is coming... conference will delve into each of these areas, providing insights from top level industry practitioners at banks and Other interesting areas include advanced quantitative hedge funds, as well as chief technical officers, academics methods of balancing portfolios and managing risk, or how and regulators.

ADVISORY BOARD WHY ATTEND? This two day conference brings together the most influential Dr. Paul Bilokon Dr. Sylvain Champonnois Prof. Dave Cliff Roland Fejfar Head of MET Credit Quants, Director, Scientific Active Equity, Professor of Computer Science / VP - FinTech IBD, players in this global market Deutsche Bank; Founder, BlackRock Head of Merchant Venturers’ School Morgan Stanley to learn, debate, network and CEO, Thalesians of Engineering, Bristol University do business. Being present will enable you to make strategic decisions on how your business should engage with this technology, with whom to partner and ultimately, how to ensure that your business creates a meaningful, long-term competitive advantage. Dr. Tristan Fletcher Peter Hafez Prof. David Hand Prof. Nick Jennings Research Director, Chief Data Scientist, Chief Scientific Advisor, Winton Vice Provost (Research), Thought Machine RavenPack Capital Management Imperial College London Dr. Andrei Kirilenko Stephen Morse Prof. Steve Roberts Prof. Philip Treleaven Director, Centre for Global Head of Global Financial Data Director, Oxford-Man Institute Director, UK Centre for Financial Finance & Technology, Imperial Partnerships, Twitter & Professor of Information Computing & Analytics, UCL College Business School Engineering, University of Oxford

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BRAND DELEGATE AUDIENCE PROFILE PROJECTION WHY • Data scientists SPONSOR? • Quantitative analysts Grow brand recognition & • R&D scientists loyalty at the event • Programmers THOUGHT GLOBAL • Developers LEADERSHIP AWARENESS • Portfolio managers • Algorithmic traders • CTO, CIO, CRO, CCO, COO Demonstrate thought leadership by Create global awareness by accessing within having your brand linked to the finest millions of Newsweek and International minds and best thinking Business Times readers Hedge funds Asset managers UNIQUE FACE-TO-FACE DEMONSTRATE MARKET Investments banks ACCESS LEADING POSITION HFT trading firms AI/ML start-ups Financial services consultants Make valuable business connections and Demonstrate market leading position Academia engage face to face with top industry professionals and leading academics

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Enabling our sponsors to exceed their business objectives is always our aim. Occasionally this can be further enhanced with bespoke solutions tailored to align with your strategy and targets. BESPOKE If you would like something unique, do contact us. The following is an illustration of what is possible via Newsweek & OPPORTUNITIES International Business Times to create a complete multi-channel campaign centered on the event. SOCIAL MEDIA AMPLIFICATION International Business Times and Newsweek social media activity: BRANDED CONTENT OPPORTUNITIES Live blog from the event BANNERED EDITORIAL Branded content opportunities provide a space Live Tweets from the event for advertisers to direct content aligned with the Discussion forum on LinkedIn Bannered editorial content on event topics. This enhances brand association and International Business Times thought-leadership positioning. and Newsweek Native Content Hub on Newsweek & International Editorial features aligned with the Business Times digital platforms. Including video, event, plus news arising from the event, articles and infographics including articles, videos & podcasts Co-branded print feature in Newsweek magazine to coincide with event and related editorial content. EVENT Co-branded white paper. Standalone compilation Artificial Intelligence and Data of branded content articles, in white paper format. in Financial Markets Event distribution of Newsweek magazine and co- EXCLUSIVE EVENT SPONSORSHIP PACKAGE branded white paper. For main sponsors only Syndication rights enabling client to reproduce Dominant print advertising the branded content assets either in co-branded or Coverwrap + DPS ad in Newsweek Magazine white label format. event edition Logo positioning with editorial content banners. Applies to all “AI and Data in Financial Markets” bannered editorial content across Newsweek and International Business Times, in print and digital.

ORGANISED BY: KNOWLEDGE PARTNER: Since 1932, Newsweek has brought a unique global International Business Times is a 21st century news Imperial College London is a science-based perspective on the world of current affairs. brand that delivers free-to-read global, political and university with an international reputation for From exclusive interviews with leading figures economic business news for the future captains of excellence in teaching and research. in politics, business, entertainment and sports, industry. Consistently rated amongst the world’s best to in-depth investigations and insight into the universities, Imperial is committed to developing most important events in global news, business, As a digital-first news publisher they are free of print the next generation of researchers, scientists and technology, politics and culture. Newsweek makes restrictions which allows them to react quickly to academics through collaboration across disciplines. sense of a rapidly changing world, and does it with rapidly-changing news consumption habits and flair, wit and curiosity. embrace journalistic innovation. Located in the heart of London, Imperial is a Newsweek International reaches its affluent and Their team of multilingual correspondents give multidisciplinary space for education, research, discerning audience across multiple platforms. Its them a strong advantage in breaking foreign news, translation and commercialisation, harnessing reach spans over 70 countries across Europe, the ensuring that they remain a trusted destination for science and innovation to tackle global challenges. Middle East, Asia and Africa. accurate international stories. Building on the strengths of its socially diverse newsroom they are proud to reflect true society on many levels; race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, culture and disability.

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DATES & LOCATION WHEN 1st – 2nd March 2017 WHERE Milton Court, Barbican Centre Silk St, London EC2Y 8DS United Kingdom In the heart of the City of London, with excellent national and international transport links, the Barbican is Europe’s largest combined arts and events centre. It is within walking distance from a number of London Underground stations, the closest being Barbican, St Paul’s and Moorgate. Recently opened to great acclaim, Milton Court Concert Hall is an exciting addition to the venue hire opportunities at the Barbican. The hall boasts a maximum capacity of 608, world class acoustic design and state-of-the-art technical capability. Bright, open foyers compliment the hall and are the ideal space to host catering and drinks receptions.

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