AI Symposium in Finance & Accounting
Inaugural event welcomes students, academics and practitioners.
The Johnson Investment Institute is proud to host its first-ever AI Symposium in Finance & Accounting on Friday, May 8 at the Carl H. Lindner College of Business.
Under the theme “AI in Practice: The Future of Investment Management and Accounting,” this symposium brings together students, practitioners and academics to explore how AI is transforming the investment landscape.
The full-day event, produced in coordination with Lindner’s Accounting Department, features distinguished speakers from leading universities and investment firms nationwide, bridging the gap between cutting-edge academic research and real-world investment practice.
Academics and practitioners will have the ability to connect with Lindner undergraduate and graduate students, the next generation of finance and accounting professionals.
Registration
The cost to attend is $15 for students and $100 for non-students.
Tentative Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:15-8:50 a.m. | Breakfast and Networking |
| 8:50-9 a.m. | Opening Remarks |
| 9-9:35 a.m. | Distinguished Academic Lecture: Dacheng Xiu, University of Chicago |
| 9:35 a.m.-10:10 a.m. | Practitioner Presentation: Chris Sparenberg, S&P Global |
| 10:10-10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30-11:05 a.m. | Practitioner Presentation: Frank Neugebauer, Cincinnati Financial |
| 11:05-11:40 a.m. | Academic Presentation: Alejandro Lopez-Lira, University of Florida |
| 11:40 a.m.-12:15 p.m. | Practitioner Presentation: John Dillon, Clarivate |
| 12:15-2:15 p.m. | Luncheon + "How is AI Rewriting Accounting?" Panel Discussion at Nippert Stadium West Pavilion. Welcome Remarks: Lindner Dean Marianne Lewis. Moderator: Joe Waller, University of Cincinnati. Panelists: Ryan Kean, Total Quality Logistics; Rob Moeddel, Fifth Third Bank; Doug Torline, PwC. |
| 2:15-2:50 p.m. | Distinguished Academic Lecture: Clifton Green, Emory University |
| 2:50-3:25 p.m. | Academic Presentation: Winston Dou, University of Pennsylvania |
| 3:25-3:45 p.m. | Break |
| 3:45-4:20 p.m. | Practitioner Presentation: Andrew Robinson, BlackRock |
| 4:20-4:55 p.m. | Keynote address: Lori Beer, JP Morgan |
| 4:55-5 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
| 5-6 p.m. | Networking Reception |
| 6-8 p.m. | Dinner at Nippert Stadium West Pavilion. |
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