The most important questions at the intersection of AI and finance cannot be answered in isolation. They require perspectives from researchers developing new methods, practitioners applying them, policymakers shaping the rules, and students preparing to lead what comes next. The center creates opportunities for these communities to learn from one another, challenge conventional thinking, and explore emerging ideas.
Center for AI in Finance
Programs & Events
Bringing the AI and Finance Community Together
Past Seminar Series
Presentations are on Fridays and include lunch. We invite engaging communicators from industry and academia — expanding from 5 speakers last year to 10 or more this year.
2025–2026 speakers
December 12, 2025
Manuela Veloso — Head of AI Research, JPMorganChase; Herbert A. Simon University Professor Emerita, Carnegie Mellon
“Humans and AI Agents: The Journey for Continual Learning”
March 6, 2026
Tina Zhao — Head of Advanced AI Solutions, BlackRock
“Agentic AI Applications in Trading and Investment”
March 20, 2026
Mao Ye — Dr. Philip and Rosalyn Baron Professor of Management and Professor of Finance, Cornell University
“AI and Big Data in Investment and Trading”
April 24, 2026
Anandhi Bharadwaj — Goizueta Endowed Chair in Electronic Commerce, Emory University
Research on the complementarity between AI and traditional IT skills in the technology labor market.
Research Review
Presentations of the research proposals funded by the GCAIF Research and Educational Awards program.