One of the cornerstone activities of the SMIFC Consortium is our annual conference, which provides a unique platform for students, faculty, and professionals to engage in stimulating discussions on best practices in investment management. Our past conferences have been highly successful, attracting participants from leading firms in the investment industry, including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Bank One, CME Group, Charles Schwab/TD Ameritrade, Ariel Investments, First Trust, Stifel, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, and the Chicago Board Options Exchange.
Conference Highlights:
- Keynote Speakers & Panels
- Research Presentations
- SMIF Team Presentations
- Poster Session Competition
- Portfolio Building Competition
- Corporate Connection Session (Job Fair)