As the data landscape continues to evolve at pace, identifying and leveraging the right datasets is essential for driving informed financial decisions. Investment funds face mounting challenges, ranging from shifting regulations and data discontinuation to the risk of alpha decay. This session will delve into how resilient sourcing strategies and cutting-edge analytics are helping firms navigate these complexities and maintain a competitive edge.

This session will showcase some of the newest vendors, datasets and product launches taking the alternative data industry by storm. Ensure you keep on top of the latest updates and case studies to inform your future data acquisition strategy.

AI and LLMS promise to transform the extraction of insights from unstructured data, but what is actually working in practice? What impact is this having on the processing of Alternative Data in the investment vertical? Will the emergence of agentic AI and specialized tools overcome interpretability and explainability challenges? Discover how such breakthroughs could reshape how data supports investment decisions, while balancing compliance and commercial impact.

With the race to differentiate well underway, leading AI firms are securing proprietary datasets, to fuel innovation. Explore how the industry is navigating the evolving landscape of data licensing, where contracts must keep pace with shifting regulations and a growing scrutiny around data rights. Hear how investment funds are not only deploying AI but increasingly building models in-house, further intensifying demand for compliant, high-value data.