Welcome to Eagle Alpha's Alternative Data Conference New York
12th February 2025
We’re delighted to have you join us in New York for a day of thought-provoking discussions, industry insights, and invaluable networking opportunities. This year’s agenda is packed with expert-led sessions, cutting-edge data trends, and the introduction of our brand-new Explorer Hub, where you can discover innovative, new-to-market vendors.
Whether you’re here to explore the latest in alternative data, connect with peers, or gain actionable insights, we hope you make the most of your time with us. Thank you for being part of the conversation—enjoy the conference!
Agenda – Wednesday, February 12th 2025
08:00am - 8:45am
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Registration
08:50am - 9:00am
Main Room
Welcome & Opening Statements
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
Main Room
Engineering Tomorrow’s Hedge Fund Technology: Avoiding Data Infrastructure Lock-in and Deploying Useful AI Applications
With Michael Watson, Hedgineer in conversation with Thomas Combes, Eagle Alpha
Join us for a discussion with Michael Watson, founder of Hedgineer, on the future of hedge fund technology. We’ll explore how open table formats and hybrid compute engines can prevent data infrastructure lock-in, and delve into real-world applications of AI that are transforming how hedge funds operate.
9:15am - 9:45am
Breakout Room
Private Equity Track – How Investors and Lenders in Private Companies are Using Technology & Analytics as a Competitive Weapon
With David Teten, Versatile VC
Explore the current state of alternative data adoption in the PE/VC industry with practitioners who are actively using these data sources. This session will provide a firsthand look at how firms are integrating alternative data into their investment strategies.
9:30am - 10:30am
Main Room
New to Market & Fresh Features – Vendor Presentations
An exciting session where we’ll dive into the latest advancements and features from top data vendors.
9:45am - 10:00am
Breakout Room
Private Equity Track – The Fund of the Future: Embracing Technology and Data in Private Equity with West Monroe
With Brad Heller, West Monroe
Explore how private equity firms can leverage technology, data analytics, and innovation to gain a competitive edge. West Monroe will break down the “Fund of the Future” framework, offering strategies to drive growth, efficiency, and value creation in today’s evolving market.
10:00am - 10:30am
Breakout Room
Private Equity Track – Alternative Data and Private Equity – Use Cases and Applications
With Claire McCarthy, G2, Wayne Norris, Dodge Construction Data and Shameel Abdulla, Clootrack, moderated Brendan Furlong, Eagle Alpha
Join leading data vendors for a panel discussion on how alternative data is transforming the private equity landscape, with a focus on real-world applications and actionable 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 revealed exclusively on the day of the conference.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Main Room
Consumer Insights and Product Developments from Leading Vendors
With Brian Callahan, Facteus, Thomas Grant, Apptopia and Alex Nisenzon, Charm.io, moderated by Brendan Furlong, Eagle Alpha
Gain valuable insights into consumer behavior and witness the latest product innovations as a panel of leading vendors share their expertise. This interactive session will explore the intersection of consumer needs and cutting-edge product development.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Breakout Room
Private Equity Track – Fireside Chat: Value Creation Themes: Talent, Revenue, Operations
With Tom Liu, Managing Partner / Founder of Ideate Capital in conversation with Conor Taggart, Eagle Alpha
Join us for a fireside chat with a former Head of Data at a top private equity firm as we dive into the cutting edge of value creation. We’ll explore how top firms are securing elite talent, leveraging enriched data to drive higher close rates, and harnessing LLMs to optimize every stage of the deal cycle—from sourcing to contract execution.
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Gallery
Networking Lunch
1:00pm - 1:20pm
Main Room
In Pursuit of Alpha: With Bloomberg Research Data for Systematic Research and A.I Workflows
With Michael Beal, Bloomberg
Michael will explore how Bloomberg Research Data is driving quantitative research, AI applications, and alpha generation, helping investors integrate cutting-edge data into systematic workflows.
1:20pm - 2:00pm
Main Room
The Opportunities And Nuances of Deploying Unstructured Data In Quant Trading Models
With Professor Francesco Fabozzi, Yale University, Didier Lopez, OpenBB and Dan Joldzic, Alexandria Technology, moderated by Christos Koutsoyannis, Atlas Ridge Capital.
Join leading practitioners for a discussion on the practical applications of unstructured data in quant trading. This session will address the opportunities and nuances of deploying these models, including data sourcing, processing, and integration.
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 revealed exclusively on the day of the conference.
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Room
2025 Compliance: What to Expect from the New Administration
With Sergio Pagliery, Schulte Roth & Zabel and Emilie Abate, Iron Road Partners, moderated by Ciaran Ryan, Eagle Alpha
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Room
Alien Intelligence, Myth and Reality
With Frederic Siboulet, consultant (former Deloitte, EY & IBM)
Over the past three years, there has been a rapid acceleration in the role of artificial intelligence, particularly with GPTs and LLMs. We examine why, how, and where AI may be augmenting human performance in quantitative and operational tasks. We also consider how this new paradigm relates to model structures and data utilization, both during training and inference. In addition, we discuss the relationship between model size and model risk, and explore the potential evolution of data science given the new agentic frameworks available to businesses.
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Room
Uncorking Alpha: Data-Driven Strategies in Fine Wine Investing
With Tommy Jensen, Wine Capital Fund in conversation with Ciaran Ryan, Eagle Alpha
Data driven wine investing? Yes please. Join Tommy Nordam Jensen (CEO, Wine Capital) and Ciaran Ryan as they discuss Selection, Storage and Selling of tier 1 investment grade wines.
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gallery
Drinks Reception
Wind down after the conference and connect with colleagues at our closing social gathering.
6:00pm
Invite Only Buyer Dinner and Networking
Agenda – Wednesday, February 12th 2025
Registration
08:00am - 8:45am
Gallery
Welcome & Opening Statements
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
Main Room
Engineering Tomorrow’s Hedge Fund Technology: Avoiding Data Infrastructure Lock-in and Deploying Useful AI Applications
With Michael Watson, Hedgineer in conversation with Thomas Combes, Eagle Alpha
Join us for a discussion with Michael Watson, founder of Hedgineer, on the future of hedge fund technology. We’ll explore how open table formats and hybrid compute engines can prevent data infrastructure lock-in, and delve into real-world applications of AI that are transforming how hedge funds operate.
9:00am - 9:30am
Main Room
Private Equity Track – How Investors and Lenders in Private Companies are Using Technology & Analytics as a Competitive Weapon
With David Teten, Versatile VC
Explore the current state of alternative data adoption in the PE/VC industry with practitioners who are actively using these data sources. This session will provide a firsthand look at how firms are integrating alternative data into their investment strategies.
9:15am - 9:45am
Breakout Room
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
Main Room
Private Equity Track – The Fund of the Future: Embracing Technology and Data in Private Equity with West Monroe
With Brad Heller, West Monroe
Explore how private equity firms can leverage technology, data analytics, and innovation to gain a competitive edge. West Monroe will break down the “Fund of the Future” framework, offering strategies to drive growth, efficiency, and value creation in today’s evolving market.
9:45am - 10:00am
Breakout Room
Private Equity Track – Alternative Data and Private Equity – Use Cases and Applications
With Claire McCarthy, G2, Wayne Norris, Dodge Construction Data and Shameel Abdulla, Clootrack, moderated Brendan Furlong, Eagle Alpha
Join leading data vendors for a panel discussion on how alternative data is transforming the private equity landscape, with a focus on real-world applications and actionable strategies.
10:00am - 10:30am
Breakout Room
1-1 Meetings
10:30am - 12:00pm
Gallery
Consumer Insights and Product Developments from Leading Vendors
With Brian Callahan, Facteus, Thomas Grant, Apptopia and Alex Nisenzon, Charm.io, moderated by Brendan Furlong, Eagle Alpha
Gain valuable insights into consumer behavior and witness the latest product innovations as a panel of leading vendors share their expertise. This interactive session will explore the intersection of consumer needs and cutting-edge product development.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Main Room
Private Equity Track – Fireside Chat: Value Creation Themes: Talent, Revenue, Operations
With Tom Liu, Managing Partner / Founder of Ideate Capital in conversation with Conor Taggart, Eagle Alpha
Join us for a fireside chat with a former Head of Data at a top private equity firm as we dive into the cutting edge of value creation. We’ll explore how top firms are securing elite talent, leveraging enriched data to drive higher close rates, and harnessing LLMs to optimize every stage of the deal cycle—from sourcing to contract execution.
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Breakout Room
Networking Lunch
12:30pm - 1:00pm
Gallery
In Pursuit of Alpha: With Bloomberg Research Data for Systematic Research and A.I Workflows
With Michael Beal, Bloomberg
Michael will explore how Bloomberg Research Data is driving quantitative research, AI applications, and alpha generation, helping investors integrate cutting-edge data into systematic workflows.
1:00pm - 1:20pm
Main Room
The Opportunities And Nuances of Deploying Unstructured Data In Quant Trading Models
With Professor Francesco Fabozzi, Yale University, Didier Lopez, OpenBB and Dan Joldzic, Alexandria Technology, moderated by Christos Koutsoyannis, Atlas Ridge Capital.
Join leading practitioners for a discussion on the practical applications of unstructured data in quant trading. This session will address the opportunities and nuances of deploying these models, including data sourcing, processing, and integration.
1:20pm - 2:00pm
Main Room
1-1 Meetings
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Gallery
2025 Compliance: What to Expect from the New Administration
With Sergio Pagliery, Schulte Roth & Zabel and Emilie Abate, Iron Road Partners, moderated by Ciaran Ryan, Eagle Alpha
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Main Room
Alien Intelligence, Myth and Reality
With Frederic Siboulet, consultant (former Deloitte, EY & IBM)
Over the past three years, there has been a rapid acceleration in the role of artificial intelligence, particularly with GPTs and LLMs. We examine why, how, and where AI may be augmenting human performance in quantitative and operational tasks. We also consider how this new paradigm relates to model structures and data utilization, both during training and inference. In addition, we discuss the relationship between model size and model risk, and explore the potential evolution of data science given the new agentic frameworks available to businesses.
4:00pm - 4:30pm
Main Room
Uncorking Alpha: Data-Driven Strategies in Fine Wine Investing
With Tommy Jensen, Wine Capital Fund in conversation with Ciaran Ryan, Eagle Alpha
Data driven wine investing? Yes please. Join Tommy Nordam Jensen (CEO, Wine Capital) and Ciaran Ryan as they discuss Selection, Storage and Selling of tier 1 investment grade wines.
4:30pm - 5:00pm
Main Room
Drinks Reception
Wind down after the conference and connect with colleagues at our closing social gathering.
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Gallery
Invite Only Buyer Dinner and Networking
6:00pm
Venue Map & Legend
