Algo-trading & DeFi 

Algorithmic Trading, Decentralized Finance and Artificial Intelligence in Capital Markets

Third Workshop

October 8-9, 2026

QFinLab-Department of Mathematics

Politecnico di Milano, Milan, Italy

Join us to explore all the latest in Algorithmic Trading, Decentralized Finance and Artificial Intelligence in Capital Markets

The landscape of financial markets is changing significantly thanks to new technologies and methodologies that are profoundly modifying their architecture and functioning. Among the innovations, we have the possibility of operating using real-time market information, machine learning techniques, automatic trading strategies, automatic market making, distributed ledger technologies, digital assets, smart contracts, and cryptocurrencies. The objective of the workshop is to offer an opportunity for the academic and industrial communities to meet and discuss research advancements on these topics.

LOCATION

The workshop will take place October 8-9, 2026 at Politecnico di Milano

Room TBD

Attendance to the conference is free but registration is mandatory.

Sponsorship: TBD

LOCATION

The workshop will take place October 8-9, 2026 at Politecnico di Milano

Room TBD

RECOMMENDED ACCOMODATIONS

21 House of Stories, Via Enrico Nöe, 24, 20133 Milano MI  (0.7 km from Dipartimento di Matematica)

Hotel San Francisco, Viale Lombardia 55, 20131 Milano MI  (1 km from Dipartimento di Matematica)

Hotel Lombardia, Viale Lombardia 74, 20131 Milano MI  (1.2 km from Dipartimento di Matematica)

Hotel Kleos, Via Giacinto Gallina 12, 20129 Milano MI  (1.4 km from Dipartimento di Matematica)

Invited speakers include:

Deadline for submitting a paper or extended abstract: 1 September 2026

Communication of acceptance of the paper: 15 September 2026 

Deadline for registration: 25 September 2026