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The Thalesians Festive Dinner

Lecture title: Optimal allocation of resources in nonstationary conditions

Presenter: Dr Paul Alexander Bilokon

Abstract: The Markowitz portfolio optimization model was put forward by Harry Markowitz in 1952. With some modifications it remains the primary mode of thinking when it comes to allocation of resources (including portfolio management). Markowitz himself was aware of the model's limitations. In this talk we will consider these limitations, ways of thinking about them mathematically and statistically, and ways of remedying them using modern statistical and machine learning methods.

Bio: Dr Bilokon has worked in senior quant roles at Morgan Stanley, Lehman Brothers, Citigroup, Nomura, Deutsche Bank, and other bulge bracket institutions. He has since co-founded Thalesians Ltd and has served as scientific advisor to his father, Oleksandr (Alex) Bilokon, at Thalesians Marine Ltd. The two companies have been instrumental in developing and advancing artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and big data in finance, economics, drug discovery, shipping, transportation, and logistics. Their client base includes the UK Government Actuary's Department, Bloomberg L.P., BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, Fidelity, G-Research, JP Morgan, KX, and others. Dr Bilokon was named Quant of the Year 2023, jointly with Marcos Lopez de Prado, by Rebellion Research. In addition to his commercial engagements, Dr Bilokon publishes novel research, books, and teaches mathematical finance, software development, and artificial intelligence at Imperial College London. He is Head of Faculty at the Machine Learning Institute and Quantitative Development Certificate. Dr Bilokon is a member of a small team of systematic portfolio managers managing a portfolio of futures for a leading energy company with over 70 billion in assets.

Schedule:

Doors open: 18:00 Lecture starts: 18:30 Drinks and networking: 19:30 Dinner: 20:00