21 - 23 April 2026
RAI Amsterdam
Martin van der Schans is a is a Trading Researcher at Robeco’s equity trading desk. He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Leiden University, and has fulfilled a variety of research roles in the financial industry in the last 15 years. In 2021, he joined Robeco where he specializes in modelling of market impact, optimization, and trading algorithms.
For traders new to AI, looking to understand and evaluate the most relevant tools for their workflows. This introductory lab gives traders a guided tour through the fast-growing AI landscape-cutting through hype to highlight the tools, platforms, and plug-ins with the greatest potential for trading workflows. Participants will learn how to evaluate emerging solutions, from natural language search to order routing optimisation, and match them to real desk challenges. Expect hands-on demonstrations, adoption tips, and practical guidance on avoiding common pitfalls when integrating AI for the first time.
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