Quant & FinTech Events Guide - 2026 Jan

Comprehensive Student Resource | Last Updated: January 22, 2026

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📋 SECTION 1: CAMPUS EVENTS

Event 1.1: Jane Street @ NUS Computing Career Fair

• Organizer: Jane Street + NUS School of Computing
• Date: Tuesday, January 28, 2026 careerfair.comp.nus.edu
• Time & Time Zone: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM SGT

• Location: Physical

  COM3 Multi-Purpose Hall & Foyer, National University of Singapore careerfair.comp.nus.edu

• What It’s About: Campus fair booth with Jane Street recruiters. Opportunity to collect company materials, ask questions about roles, and network with representatives. Part of a larger computing career fair with 50+ companies. careerfair.comp.nus.edu
• Target Audience: All NUS computing students; especially those interested in quantitative trading and software engineering

• Ranking: Medium ROI

  Casual networking opportunity, not a structured recruitment event

• Registration Link: https://app2.greenhouse.io/e/avbxcc
• Registration Deadline: Not applicable
• Current Status: ✅ Applications Open
• What to Prepare: Resume (1 page), elevator pitch about your interests, questions about Jane Street’s culture/roles
• One-Line Takeaway: Low-barrier first contact with Jane Street recruiters; ideal for exploring without commitment

Event 1.2: Jane Street Estimathon® @ Nanyang Technological University

• Organizer: Jane Street
• Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
• Time & Time Zone: 12:00 PM SGT (duration: 30 minutes competition + networking)

• Location: Physical

  Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (exact venue to be confirmed via email)

• What It’s About: Team-based estimation competition with 13 Fermi problems in 30 minutes. Teams create confidence intervals for questions ranging from trivia to advanced mathematical problems. Individual registration; teams formed on-site.
• Target Audience: Undergraduates interested in quantitative reasoning, probability, and mental math; all majors welcome

• Ranking: High ROI

  Direct Jane Street exposure, tests core quant skills, highly competitive

• Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8QIfNhCJ7YpQxCvb8Z8QjDDTC8p9jYmOMR4-DIevLpUMuLg/viewform
• Registration Deadline: End of day Monday, February 9, 2026

• Current Status: ✅ Applications Open

  Confirmation sent by EOD Tuesday, February 10, 2026

• What to Prepare: Practice Fermi estimation problems (e.g., “How many piano tuners in Chicago?”), quick mental math, teamwork mindset. No calculators typically allowed.
• One-Line Takeaway: Premier mental math competition hosted by top trading firm; winning/participating adds strong signal to quant applications

📋 SECTION 2: RECRUITING PROGRAMS

Event 2.1: Jane Street FTTP (First-Year Trading & Technology Program) – Hong Kong

• Organizer: Jane Street
• Date: Saturday, March 29 – Tuesday, April 1, 2026 janestreet
• Time & Time Zone: Multi-day program (exact daily schedule shared with admitted students)

• Location: Physical

  Jane Street Hong Kong Office, Chater House, Central janestreet

• What It’s About: Immersive 3-day program for first-year university students covering Jane Street’s trading and technology models through classes, mock trading simulations, and firm culture exposure. No prior finance knowledge required. janestreet
• Target Audience: First-year undergraduates studying math, physics, computer science, or STEM-related majors graduating 2028 or later getsmartresume

• Ranking: High ROI

  Prestigious early-stage program; participants often receive priority consideration for future internships

• Registration Link: https://www.janestreet.com/apply-fttp-hkg/ janestreet
• Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 15, 2026, 11:59 PM HKT janestreet

• Current Status: ✅ Applications Open

  Requires resume submission

• What to Prepare: Strong academic transcript (STEM coursework), resume highlighting math/CS projects or competitions, brief statement of interest. Application includes puzzle/problem-solving assessment if shortlisted. getsmartresume
• One-Line Takeaway: Elite first-year program with no finance prerequisite; builds Jane Street pipeline for high-potential STEM students

Travel & Accommodation: Jane Street covers round-trip travel, hotel accommodation, meals, and daily stipend janestreet

Event 2.2: Citadel | Citadel Securities – Discover Citadel Hong Kong

• Organizer: Citadel & Citadel Securities
• Date: Thursday, March 20 – Friday, March 21, 2026 citadel
• Time & Time Zone: 2-day in-person event (daily schedule shared with selected participants)

• Location: Physical

  Hong Kong CBD (exact venue shared with admitted students only) citadel

• What It’s About: Invitation-only 2-day immersive program for exceptional undergraduates to explore quantitative research, trading, and engineering roles at Citadel. Includes interactive challenges, team competitions, networking dinners, and firm culture sessions. brightnetwork.co
• Target Audience: First- and second-year undergraduates (graduation dates December 2027 – June 2029) with strong academic performance; open to all STEM majors and exceptional non-STEM students ther3cruit.co

• Ranking: High ROI

  Highly selective (top 40-50 from thousands of applicants); direct pathway to internship consideration fortune

• Registration Link: https://www.citadel.com/careers/programs-and-events/discover-citadel/ (Requires manual resume upload) citadel
• Registration Deadline: Sunday, March 1, 2026 citadel

• Current Status: ✅ Applications Open

  Selected attendees notified by March 6, 2026 citadel

• What to Prepare: Resume with cumulative GPA included; prepare for behavioral and technical screening questions; business casual attire. Interaction during meals and social events is also evaluated. nus.edu
• One-Line Takeaway: Ultra-competitive discovery event that doubles as extended interview; successful participants often receive internship fast-track

Travel & Accommodation: Citadel covers round-trip economy airfare, ground transportation, single-occupancy hotel (3 nights), and all meals (approximate value $750+ USD) fortune

Event 2.3: Citadel | Citadel Securities – Discover Citadel Singapore

• Organizer: Citadel & Citadel Securities
• Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 citadel
• Time & Time Zone: Full-day event (exact timing shared with admitted students)

• Location: Physical

  Singapore CBD Area (exact location shared with selected students only) nus.edu

• What It’s About: Invitation-only 1-day program for students to discover Citadel’s trading, research, and technology operations. Learn about firm culture, career paths, and participate in interactive sessions. nus.edu
• Target Audience: All students graduating between December 2027 and June 2028; all faculties welcome nus.edu

• Ranking: High ROI

  Selective discovery event with direct recruiter access

• Registration Link: https://www.citadel.com/careers/programs-and-events/discover-citadel/singapore/ citadel
• Registration Deadline: Sunday, February 1, 2026 citadel

• Current Status: ✅ Applications Open

  Applicants notified by February 6, 2026 citadel

• What to Prepare: Resume with GPA, business casual dress code, prepare questions about roles and culture nus.edu
• One-Line Takeaway: Concentrated 1-day version of Discover program for Singapore-based students

Travel & Accommodation: Details provided to selected participants

Event 2.4: Optiver – Inside the Internship: Tech Program (Shanghai Focus)

• Organizer: Optiver
• Date: Thursday, February 6, 2026 optiver
• Time & Time Zone: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM CST optiver
• Location: Virtual (Zoom link provided upon registration) optiver
• What It’s About: Virtual information session about Optiver’s Shanghai tech internship program. Learn about software development roles in quantitative trading, internship structure, application process, and tips for breaking into the industry. Hosted by Optiver’s Academic Partnerships team. optiver
• Target Audience: Undergraduates studying Computer Science, Software/Electrical/Mechatronic Engineering, or related technical degrees; students graduating 2027 or later optiver

• Ranking: Medium ROI

  Informational session, not a selection event; useful for understanding Optiver’s tech culture

• Registration Link: https://optiver.com/recruitment-events/shanghai-tech-internship-talk/ optiver
• Registration Deadline: Register before event date (rolling basis) optiver
• Current Status: ✅ Open for registration
• What to Prepare: Questions about Optiver’s tech stack, internship projects, and career progression. Optionally prepare resume if planning to apply for internships (Shanghai internship application deadline: March 16, 2026). optiver
• One-Line Takeaway: Free virtual session to understand Optiver’s engineering culture before applying; low commitment, moderate informational value

Note: Separate Shanghai internship applications close March 16, 2026 optiver

📋 SECTION 3: ACADEMIC & RESEARCH CONFERENCES

Event 3.1: 5th Annual Hong Kong Conference on FinTech and AI in Finance

• Organizer: City University of Hong Kong (CityU)
• Date: Saturday, June 14 – Sunday, June 15, 2026 cityuhkfintech
• Time & Time Zone: Full-day conference (exact schedule TBA)

• Location: Physical

  City University of Hong Kong campus

• What It’s About: Premier academic-practitioner forum featuring frontier research in FinTech, AI applications in finance, machine learning in financial econometrics, blockchain/digital assets, and big data in empirical finance. Includes keynote by Dr. Allan Timmermann (UC San Diego), 3 invited presentations, ~8 selected talks, and PhD poster session (10 papers). cityuhkfintech
• Target Audience: Undergraduate/graduate students with research interests in FinTech, AI, quantitative finance, or pursuing research-oriented careers (especially helpful for PhD applicants); faculty and industry practitioners

• Ranking: High ROI for research-oriented students

  Academic credential-building; networking with professors and PhD students; low ROI for pure industry job-seekers

• Registration Link: Registration opens early April 2026 (free of charge) cityuhkfintech
• Registration Deadline:
  • Paper submission: March 1, 2026 (via email to fintech.conference@cityu.edu.hk) cityuhkfintech
  • Attendee registration: Opens ~April 2026 cityuhkfintech
• Current Status:
  • Paper submission open until March 1, 2026 (notification late March 2026) cityuhkfintech
  • General attendee registration: Opens April 2026 cityuhkfintech
• What to Prepare:
  • For presenters: Research paper or course project (undergrads can submit strong class projects); indicate if applying for PhD poster session cityuhkfintech
  • For attendees: Review conference topics; prepare questions for keynote and sessions; bring business cards
• One-Line Takeaway: Top-tier academic conference; excellent for students building research profiles for grad school or quant research roles; no cost to attend

Financial Support: No submission/registration fees; accepted presenters receive lodging coverage (up to 3 nights) cityuhkfintech

📋 SECTION 4: INDUSTRY EXPOS & NETWORKING EVENTS

Event 4.1: WikiEXPO Hong Kong 2026 (Wiki Finance Expo)

• Organizer: WikiEXPO
• Date: Wednesday, July 23 – Thursday, July 24, 2026 weex
• Time & Time Zone: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM HKT (both days) linkedin

• Location: Physical

  Hopewell Hotel, Hong Kong weex

• What It’s About: Asia’s largest FinTech and Web3.0 expo attracting 12,000+ professionals, 200+ speakers, and 100+ exhibitors from 120+ countries. Topics include FinTech, AI in finance, cryptocurrency & digital assets, forex & liquidity, Web3 & DeFi, next-gen payments, and ESG in finance. Features keynotes, panels, fireside chats, and networking sessions bridging East-West finance innovation. gbfinancemag
• Target Audience: Undergraduates interested in FinTech/Web3/forex/payments industries; ideal for lower-year students building industry awareness and networking contacts

• Ranking: Medium-High ROI for FinTech-focused students

  Low barrier to entry; excellent for industry exposure and networking; less formal than academic conferences; bring multiple resumes

• Registration Link: https://bit.ly/wikiexpohk_2026 (Free registration) mexc
• Registration Deadline: Open registration; register early for best access
• Current Status: ✅ Free registration open
• What to Prepare:
  • Polished 1-page resume (expect on-the-spot inquiries from exhibitors/speakers)
  • Identify 2-3 focus areas (e.g., payments innovation, Web3, AI in trading) to target specific booths
  • Business casual attire; comfortable shoes (large venue, full-day standing)
  • LinkedIn QR code for quick networking
• One-Line Takeaway: Massive, accessible industry expo; best first FinTech event for underclassmen to explore sectors and build contacts without gatekeeping

Languages: English (primary) linkedin

Event 4.2: Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK Festival 2026

• Organizer: Financial Services and Treasury Bureau (FSTB), Invest Hong Kong, FintechHK, StartmeupHK, Finoverse
• Date: Sunday, November 2 – Thursday, November 6, 2026 fintechnews
• Time & Time Zone: Multi-day schedule (Main Conference: November 3-4; Community events throughout week) hongkong-fintech

• Location: Physical

  Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre + citywide satellite events fintechnews

• What It’s About: Asia’s flagship FinTech and startup festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Expected 45,000+ visitors, 1,000+ speakers, 800+ exhibitors from 120+ economies. Covers 11 thematic forums (AI & Advanced Tech, Blockchain & Digital Assets, Payments, WealthTech, GreenTech, HealthTech, Smart Cities, etc.), exhibitions, startup pitching competitions (Global Fast Track), and investor matchmaking. hksi
• Target Audience: All students interested in FinTech, startups, venture capital, emerging tech; most valuable for students seeking internships/full-time roles in innovation-driven companies or exploring entrepreneurship

• Ranking: High ROI

  Highest-profile FinTech event in Hong Kong; unmatched scale for networking with VCs, founders, corporates, and government; competitive ticket pricing but visitor passes available

• Registration Link: Pre-registration open at https://www.fintechweek.hk/pre-register-2026 fintechweek
• Registration Deadline: Pre-register now; official ticketing opens closer to event date
• Current Status: ✅ Pre-registration open for 2026 edition fintechweek
• What to Prepare:
  • Determine ticket type (Visitor Pass free for students; Executive/Startup Pass for broader access) fintechweek
  • Review 11 forum tracks and prioritize sessions aligned with career goals
  • Prepare resume and 30-second elevator pitch
  • Download event app (for matchmaking and scheduling meetings with investors/exhibitors) fintechweek
  • Business professional attire
• One-Line Takeaway: Flagship regional event with government backing; highest concentration of decision-makers, VCs, and corporates in Hong Kong FinTech ecosystem; essential for serious FinTech career-builders

Ticket Pricing (2025 reference; 2026 TBA): fintechweek

• Visitor Pass: Free for students (application required; proof of enrollment needed)
• Startup Pass: $99 USD (for startups <7 years, <$2M revenue, <50 employees)
• Executive Pass: $1,649 USD

Note: Previous edition (2025) attracted 37,000+ attendees, 800+ speakers, 700+ exhibitors hongkong-fintech

Document Prepared: January 22, 2026, 11:14 PM CST
Research Methodology: Official event pages, university career portals, firm websites, verified industry sources
Disclaimer: Event details subject to change by organizers. Always verify with official links before making travel/application decisions. This guide does NOT include speculative or assumed information—all facts are sourced.