Name
Keynote Presentation: Machine Learning -- Analyzing New Data Sources for Investment Decisions
Date & Time
Thursday, November 7, 2019, 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Brandon Da Silva
Description
The 21st century has witnessed the rapid growth and adoption of machine learning in almost all industries. However, applying machine learning to the financial markets has a set of challenges that make it considerably harder than other domains. In this presentation, we will walk through some of the core concepts in machine learning, why it’s difficult to apply it to the markets, and how neural networks work at a high level. 
 
Speaker:
Brandon Da Silva, Associate Portfolio Manager, Strategic Relationships and Innovation, OPTrust