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The Indian Institutional Quant Conference (Bengaluru Edition 2026)
24th April 2026 | Taj MG Road, Bengaluru
After back-to-back successful editions across major cities, LAQSA is bringing its flagship institutional quant conference back to Bengaluru!
This full-day conference will be a meeting ground for experts, researchers, and enthusiasts eager to explore new ideas, approaches, and applications in the quant space.
Expect insightful sessions led by experts, engaging discussions on quantitative methods, and valuable networking opportunities with leaders and peers from across the community.
| Time | Activity | Panelist |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:15am | Registration | – |
| 9:20-9:45am | Welcome Address | Rishi Kohli (JioBlackRock AMC), Pankaj Mani (RealWorldRisk, Wilmott) |
| 9:50-10:45am | Identification of HFT Regimes in India | Dr. Ranjan Chakravarty & Vishwanathan Iyer (Great Lakes Institute of Management, Chennai) – Professor Ranjan is a market microstructure expert & co-founder of a HFT Hedge Fund |
| 10:50-11:20am | Next Step in your Quant Journey: From Strategy to Structure | Udit Sureka (Nuvama Asset Services) |
| 11:25am-12:15pm | Data-Driven Strategies: Perspectives across Family Offices and Advisory | Vinayan Nambiar (Nimida), Sanjiv Singhal (Scripbox), Balakrishnan Ilango (LSEG)
Moderator: Vijayanand Venkataraman (Wealth Yantra) |
| 12:20-12:50pm | Mastering the Unthinkable: Understanding Tail Risk Modelling for Resilience |
Dr. Sankarshan Basu (Finance Prof at IIM Bangalore) – Noted co-author with John Hull of “Options, Futures & Other Derivatives” |
| 12:55-01:45pm | Lunch | – |
| 01:50-02:45pm | Role of Physics for Human System (Quant): Scope and Limitations | Internationally renowned Prof. Deepak Dhar (ICTS-TIFR Bangalore, India’s only Boltzmann Medalist, Padma Bhushan) and Pankaj Mani (RealWorldRisk, Wilmott) |
| 02:50-03:30pm | Latest Developments from Data, Exchange, Regulatory and Tax Perspectives in India | Sunil Ramrakhiani (Bombay Stock Exchange), Shikhar Kacker (Khaitan)
Moderator: Rishi Kohli (JioBlackRock AMC) |
| 03:35-04:25pm | Passive Share for Systematic Volatility | Hari P. Krishnan (SCT Capital, Ex-Morgan Stanley) – Noted Global Author, Volatility Expert & Quant Portfolio Manager |
| 04:30-04:35pm | Closing Remarks | Pawan Mehar (Unicorn PMS) |
| 04:35-05:00pm | High-Tea | – |
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