Speaking Engagements

Thought leadership on agentic AI, blockchain, and the future of finance

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Speaking Expertise

With 15+ years as a sought-after international speaker, I deliver engaging presentations that bridge cutting-edge research and practical applications. My speaking style combines technical depth with accessible explanations, making complex topics compelling for diverse audiences from C-suite executives to doctoral researchers.

Speaking Topics

01

The Age of Agentic AI

Understanding autonomous intelligent agents and their transformative impact across industries.

  • From reactive to proactive AI systems
  • Multi-agent coordination and emergent behavior
  • LLM-based agents and tool use
  • AI safety and alignment challenges
  • Business applications and strategy
02

Blockchain Revolution

DeFi, cryptocurrencies, and the future of decentralized financial infrastructure.

  • Beyond Bitcoin: DeFi protocols and innovation
  • Crypto market microstructure
  • Smart contract economics
  • Regulatory landscape and compliance
  • Institutional adoption strategies
03

AI Meets Blockchain

The convergence of artificial intelligence and decentralized systems.

  • AI agents in DeFi protocols
  • Decentralized AI training and inference
  • Blockchain for AI governance
  • Tokenized AI models and data
  • Future of autonomous financial systems
04

Quantitative Trading & Market Microstructure

High-frequency trading, algorithmic strategies, and modern market dynamics.

  • HFT myths vs. reality
  • Machine learning for trading
  • Market making in crypto and equities
  • Flash crashes and systemic risk
  • Regulatory evolution
05

The Future of Finance

How AI, blockchain, and quantum computing will reshape financial services.

  • Digital transformation roadmap
  • CBDCs and payment systems
  • AI-powered risk management
  • Quantum computing threats and opportunities
  • Preparing for disruption
06

AI Strategy for Business Leaders

How executives should think about AI adoption, governance, and competitive advantage.

  • Build vs. buy vs. partner decisions
  • Organizational transformation
  • Ethics and responsible AI
  • Talent acquisition and development
  • Measuring AI ROI

Upcoming Presentations

Agentic AI in Finance

2026-09-17 00:00:00

University of Chicago AI in Finance Forum, NYC

Columbia University Math Finance Seminar

Cambridge University

Agentic AI: Global Implications

2026-10-21 00:00:00

STAC AI Conference

Recent Keynotes & Presentations

STAC AI Special Interest Group (online)

Agentic AI in Finance

2026-06-17 00:00:00

AI in Financial Services for Public Authorities, Cambidge University

Advances in AI

2026-06-02 00:00:00

Cambridge University MFin Program

Battle of the Quants, Yale Club

Southwest Finance Association

Risk Management with AI

2026-03-19 00:00:00

Society of Quantitative Analysts Annual Research Conference

Quantopian webinar

Quantopian (online)

Fast Monte-Carlo

2025-12-07 00:00:00

Winter Simulation Conference,

The Money Show 2025

Burlington, CA

University of Chicago

Optimize, then Predict

2025-07-28 00:00:00

XVII th Conference on Stochastic Programming

Future of Finance Panel

2025-07-15 00:00:00

Financial Women's Association

Finance and Accounting (F&A) 2025 Annual Research Symposium at the Westminster Business School, University of Westminster, London

Fast Core Identification

2025-05-13 00:00:00

TLDR; Columbia University

2025 POMS Annual Conference

Laureate, Annual Adirondack Trust Company lecture on finance, Skidmore College

Optimize-then-Predict

2025-03-23 00:00:00

Business Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cherry Blossom Conference, Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC

AAAI Economics of Modern ML: Markets, Incentives, and Generative AI

2024 Winter Simulation Conference

Women in Quantitative Finance Americas Conference (WQFA), New York City

IEEE Symposium on Computational Intelligence for Financial Engineering and Economics (CIFEr)

Fast TTC Computation

2024-10-20 00:00:00

INFORMS Conference, Seattle, WA

INFORMS Data Science Workshop

Panel: AI in Finance

2024-10-16 00:00:00

Financial Women's Association Annual Summit, New York, NY

Crypto Ecosystem

2024-10-15 00:00:00

NY Federal Reserve

Fast Muti-Dimensional TTC

2024-10-14 00:00:00

DIMACS 2024, Rutgers University

100 Women in Finance and PwC

DIMACS Workshop, Rutgers University

Fast TTC Computation

2024-09-18 00:00:00

Academy of Behavioral Finance & Economics 2024 Annual Meeting, Los Angeles

FDP Institute

INFORMS Security Conference, Washington, DC

AI in Market Design

2024-07-09 00:00:00

Conference on Economics and Computation (EC), Yale University.

AI in Finance

2024-06-11 00:00:00

Cambridge University Judge Business School

Optimal Execution

2024-05-17 00:00:00

University of Miami 2nd Conference on the Business of Blockchain Technology

Columbia University Math Practitioner Seminar

7th Annual Data Science in Finance Conference (Join SQA and CFA Societies New York). Co-panelists: Jonathan Berkow, CFA, Director of Quant and Data Science, Alliance Bernstein; Dan Duggan, PhD, VP, Goldman Sachs Investment Research, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC; Sameer Gupta, Head of Generative AI Shared Services & Data Engineering, Point72; Moderator: Ingrid Tierens, PhD, CFA, Head of Data Strategy, Global Investment Research (GIR), Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Future of Finance Academic Conference. Relevant publication: Ahmad and Aldridge (2023, Journal of Financial Data Science)

Responsible Asset Owners Global Symposium. Moderator: Paul OBrien - Trustee and Member of the Investment Committee Wyoming Retirement System. Co-panelists: Scott Kalb - Former CIO and Deputy CEO of the Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), Catherine Banat - Board Director, Women & Climate, Bryan Gurhy - Senior Financial Sector Specialist, World Bank.

Speaking Formats

Keynote Addresses

Duration: 45-60 minutes

High-impact presentations for conferences and major events combining research insights, practical implications, and forward-looking analysis. Engaging storytelling with data-driven insights.

Academic Seminars

Duration: 90 minutes

Research presentations for faculty and doctoral students. Deep dive into methodology, results, and theoretical implications with extended Q&A and discussion.

Executive Briefings

Duration: 60-90 minutes

Concise, strategic presentations for C-suite and board members. Focus on business implications, competitive positioning, and actionable recommendations.

Panel Discussions

Duration: 60-90 minutes

Expert panelist contributing evidence-based perspectives on industry trends, policy debates, and technological developments alongside other thought leaders.

Workshops

Duration: Half-day or full-day

Intensive hands-on sessions combining lectures, exercises, and group projects. Technical depth with practical skills development.

Virtual Presentations

Duration: Flexible

Engaging online presentations optimized for remote audiences with interactive elements, polls, and Q&A. Global reach without travel requirements.

"Irene Aldridge's keynote was transformative—she has an extraordinary ability to make cutting-edge AI and blockchain research accessible and actionable for business leaders."

— Conference Chair, Global Fintech Summit

"The most intellectually stimulating seminar our faculty has hosted in years. Irene Aldridge challenged our thinking and opened new research directions."

— Department Head, Top-5 Business School

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Available for keynotes, academic seminars, executive briefings, and workshops worldwide

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