Arlington, Texas – Feb 24, 2026 — The Quaint Quant Conference, the South’s only event dedicated exclusively to quantitative finance, returns for its fourth year on Friday, April 10, 2026, at the SMU Cox School of Business in Dallas.
What began as a regional meetup has grown into a nationally recognized conference for professionals, academics, and students working at the intersection of finance, data, and advanced analytics. The 2026 conference continues its mission of bringing together the quantitative community to explore the tools, techniques, and ideas shaping modern financial markets.
A Growing Hub for the Quantitative Finance Community
Over the past four years, the Quaint Quant Conference has become a destination event for practitioners across mathematics, statistics, AI and machine learning, computational modeling, risk management, and financial analytics. Attendees come from across the country to participate in applied discussions, technical presentations, and career-focused conversations that bridge theory and real-world practice.
The 2026 conference is presented in partnership with Agora Data, SMU Cox School of Business, and Fancy Quant—three organizations that reflect the expanding reach and diversity of quantitative finance across industry and academia.
Designed for Meaningful, High‑Value Engagement
Hosted at SMU Cox in the heart of Dallas, the conference is intentionally designed to be approachable and conversational. Rather than a traditional lecture-heavy format, Quaint Quant emphasizes practical insights, in-depth discussions, and opportunities for genuine connection among attendees.
The event builds on the success of the 2025 conference, which featured speakers from organizations such as Morgan Stanley, BlackRock, KeyBank, JP Morgan Chase, Google, and H2O.ai. That momentum continues in 2026, with a focus on emerging challenges, evolving market dynamics, and the future of data-driven decision-making in finance.
Industry and Academic Leaders on Why Quaint Quant Matters
“The Quaint Quant Conference has become an essential forum for driving innovation in quantitative finance. Agora is proud to support an event that brings together the brightest minds in analytics, modeling, and financial technology. Creating this level of collaboration—right here in the South—is critical as our industry continues to evolve at an extraordinary pace.”
“SMU Cox is excited to host the Quaint Quant Conference at a time when there’s real energy and momentum across our campus. We’re seeing growing demand for quantitative skills in every industry, and we’re committed to meeting that demand through rigorous coursework and innovative new programs—like our MS in AI for Business launching this fall. This conference aligns perfectly with the future we’re building for our students, faculty, and industry partners.”
“The pace of change in quantitative finance has never been faster. The Quaint Quant Conference creates space for deeper conversations across research, banking, fintech, and academia—helping ensure we’re solving tomorrow’s challenges, not just reacting to today’s.”
About the Quaint Quant Conference
The Quaint Quant Conference is an annual event that brings together professionals and students who apply advanced quantitative techniques—including machine learning, artificial intelligence, computational modeling, and statistical analysis—to solve complex problems in financial markets, risk management, and data-driven decisioning. Now in its fourth year, the conference continues to foster a collaborative, highly engaged community advancing quantitative practice across the South and beyond.
Event Details
- Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
- Time: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM CT
- Location: SMU Cox School of Business, Dallas, Texas
- Sponsors: Agora Data, SMU Cox School of Business, Fancy Quant
- Website and Registration: www.quaintquantconference.com/
The Quaint Quant Conference announcement is also featured on Yahoo Finance: Read the full article here
About Agora Data, Inc.
Agora Data, Inc. is a leading non-prime auto fintech innovator transforming access to capital across the automotive finance ecosystem. Through advanced AI-driven analytics, credit modeling, and capital markets expertise, Agora empowers loan originators to improve portfolio performance, unlock capital, and scale responsibly. Backed by deep automotive roots, Agora has delivered multiple industry firsts, including the industry’s first asset-pooled non-prime auto securitization in 2020, and continues to pioneer innovative structured finance and funding solutions for auto dealers, financial institutions, and investors. Agora drives greater efficiency, transparency, and long-term performance in non-prime auto finance. For more information, visit www.agoradata.com or call 1-877-592-4672.
About SMU Cox
The Edwin L. Cox School of Business at Southern Methodist University is committed to influencing the way the world conducts business through rigorous research, innovation, and global thought leadership. SMU Cox offers undergraduate, graduate, and executive education programs, including MBA, MS, certificate, and online offerings. Celebrating 100 years of business education, SMU Cox is consistently ranked among the world’s leading business schools and is accredited by AACSB.
About Fancy Quant
Fancy Quant is a Dallas based quantitative finance platform founded by industry expert Dimitri Bianco. Through its brand Fancy Quant Nation, the organization provides educational resources, consulting, career development guidance, and public-facing content designed to demystify quantitative finance. Fancy Quant produces widely followed YouTube content, podcasts, and written materials covering topics in statistics, machine learning, risk modeling, data science, and quant careers. The company also offers mentoring, public speaking, university partnerships, and training services aimed at empowering both students and professionals in the rapidly evolving field of quantitative finance. www.fancyquantnation.com
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