ACM India Winter School 2025: AI and Finance
An intensive 6-day program exploring the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Financial Engineering
Announcement
ACM Winter School Selected as Official Pre-Summit Event
We are thrilled to announce that the ACM India Winter School 2025 on AI and Finance has been officially selected as a pre-summit event for the prestigious AI Impact Summit 2026.
The AI Impact Summit 2026, hosted by Ministry Of Electronics & Information Technology, is a flagship event that brings together leading researchers, industry experts, and policymakers to discuss the transformative impact of artificial intelligence across various sectors. Our winter school's focus on the intersection of AI and Finance aligns perfectly with the summit's vision of showcasing AI's real-world applications.
What to Expect?
The AI and Finance winter school will give participants an exposition to basic topics/concepts in finance while covering important techniques from AI that are used in financial engineering. The school will be of interest to students, researchers and practitioners who want to learn about the intersection of AI and Finance.
Topics to be Covered
Financial Foundations
Probability for finance, financial instruments and portfolios, portfolio theory, option pricing, and risk measures
AI & Machine Learning
Neural networks, diffusion models, transformers, attention mechanisms, and deep reinforcement learning
Mathematical Methods
Stochastic calculus, Markov chains, MDPs, Monte Carlo simulation, and optimization techniques
AI Applications in Finance
Reinforcement learning for portfolio optimization, time series modeling, and leveraging AI in securitized products
Hands-on Sessions
Practical tutorials on neural networks, portfolio theory, RL algorithms, and time series modeling
Industry Insights
Keynote presentations from leading experts in AI and Finance from academia and industry
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Probability, Statistics, Linear Algebra, Optimization and Programming (preferably in Python)
Software Required
Python
Speakers
Learn from distinguished experts in AI and Finance from leading academic institutions and industry organizations.
Dr. Sukrit Mittal
Prof. Shashi Jain
Prof. Anand Deo
Prof. Gugan Thoppe
Someshwar Marepalli
Prof. Charu Sharma
Prof. Makarand Tapaswi
Prof. Manish Shrivastava
Keynote Speakers
Distinguished keynote speakers who will deliver inspiring presentations on cutting-edge topics in AI and Finance.
Schedule
A 6-day program with lectures, hands-on sessions, and keynote presentations.
Registration
Ready to Join Us?
Register now for the ACM India Winter School 2025 on AI and Finance. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from leading experts!
Register NowImportant Notes:
• Please ensure you meet the prerequisites before applying
• Selected participants will be notified in early November 2025
• Accommodation assistance available for outstation participants
Contact Information
For inquiries and more information about the winter school, please contact the organizers: