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Thursday August 21, 2025

2:30 PM to 4:15 PM: Conference
4:45 PM to 10 PM: Networking & Méchoui

2025 Asset Management Hackathon

November 5-6, 2025
Fintech Station, Montreal

FIAM

At the intersection of Data Science, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning and Finance/asset management.

ABOUT FIAM

Thursday, August 22nd 2024

2:30 pm: Presentations
4:30 pm: Networking
6:00 pm to 10:00 pm: Méchoui

EXCLUSIVE DISCUSSION

Come and share insight and learning on the pressing issues and challenges arising from significant geopolitical trends and events alongside the rapid advancement of AI and other technologies. Let’s discuss resilience strategies that investment leaders can adopt in the face of systemic risks that could result from the convergence of several unexpected events.

Making AI a Strategic Lever for the Future of Asset Management in Quebec

Context

Artificial intelligence and big data analytics are transforming the asset management industry. These technologies enhance decision-making, automate complex processes, and offer more personalized, efficient client experiences.

To remain competitive, asset managers must embrace these tools and rethink their strategies through a technological lens.

Ambition

FIAM’s ambition is to help position Quebec as a leading hub for innovation in asset management by accelerating the adoption of high-performance, AI-driven investment practices.

We believe that structured collaboration across sectors will allow Quebec’s industry to:

integrate emerging technologies,
increase its global competitiveness,
attract new investments,
stimulate innovation, and
showcase local expertise on the international stage.

To do this, FIAM brings together academia, industry, government, and institutions to build a sustainable, forward-looking ecosystem centered on innovation.

FIAM's Role

Positioning

A coalition for Quebec’s asset management industry, FIAM promotes the use of data science and AI to drive innovation, accelerate technology adoption, and increase global influence.

Strategic Pillars

Ecosystem Building
Connect asset managers, academic institutions, and the research community to create a collaborative, attractive, and resilient environment for innovation.

Talent Development
Invest in human capital to ensure access to a skilled workforce trained in data, AI, and finance.

What Sets FIAM Apart?

1. Competitiveness

By fostering a dynamic and innovation-driven ecosystem, FIAM strengthens Montreal’s leadership in quantitative finance and helps attract global talent and capital.

2. Acceleration

We offer our members access to a unique network of expertise, enabling faster adoption of cutting-edge tools and practices across the asset management value chain.

3. Strategic Focus

Unlike broader initiatives, FIAM targets a precise mission: embedding data science and AI into investment decision-making to meet the evolving needs of the industry.