Research in Options: RiO 2024 will take place from December 4 to 8, and registration is open on the event's website
RiO 2024 will bring together national and international highlights in the fields of mathematics and finance | Photo: Reproduction
From December 4 to 8, the School of Applied Mathematics at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV EMAp) will host the 19th edition of Research in Options: RiO 2024, one of the most renowned events at the intersection of mathematics and finance. Held in person in Rio de Janeiro, the conference will bring together researchers, mathematicians, and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements in the field.
With a program that combines academic rigor and practical applicability, the event will be divided into two parts. Academic lectures will take place on December 4, 5, and 6 (Wednesday to Friday), while the weekend, December 7 and 8, will be dedicated to mini-courses.
Registration can be completed by filling out the online form, with fees starting at R$ 50.00 for students from any institution as well as alumni of FGV EMAp and the Institute for Pure and Applied Mathematics (IMPA). Fees can go up to R$ 2,500.00 for professionals in the workforce.
RiO 2024 Program
The event features highly qualified participants, including internationally renowned researchers and specialists, highlighting Brazil's growing prominence as a hub for research in mathematics applied to finance. Leading the organization is Professor Yuri Saporito from FGV EMAp, who will also contribute to discussions on liquidity reserve decisions and bank dividend policies, with implications for financial stability.
Among other prominent speakers are Mohammad Fesanghary and Bruno Dupire, both from Bloomberg, one of the world's leading financial media companies providing real-time market data, news, and analysis. From King's College London in the United Kingdom, Ryan Donnelly and Teemu Pennanen, professors of Financial Mathematics, will contribute to discussions covering areas such as Banking, Finance, and Mathematics.
The mini-courses offered will include discussions on the challenges of incomplete financial markets, processes that incorporate memory into financial models, and strategies for executing large trades in the financial market.
In addition to the organization by FGV EMAp, the event is sponsored by FAPERJ and Bloomberg. Joining efforts as co-organizers are the Institute of Mathematics and Statistics (IME) of the Federal University of Fluminense (UFF) and the Laboratory of Mathematical Analysis and Modeling in Applied Sciences at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC). To check the schedule, with the times for each lecture and workshop, visit the website.
19th edition of Research in Options: RiO 2024
When: December 4–8, 2024
Where: Escola de Matemática Aplicada, Fundação Getulio Vargas - FGV EMAp
Address: Praia de Botafogo, 190 - 12th floor | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Official event website: eventos.fgv.br/research-options-2024
Registration: fgv.br/eventos/?P_EVENTO=6837&P_IDIOMA=1
More information on registration fees: eventos.fgv.br/research-options-2024/dates-and-registration
Contact: (21) 3799-5917
Email: researchinoptions@fgv.br