AI and the Future of Asset Management
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Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept — it's a present-day necessity. Join us at Georgia Tech for an exclusive panel discussion that dives deep into the evolving landscape of asset management, where AI, cloud computing, and data science are reshaping both front-office strategies and back-office efficiencies.
Hosted by the Center for Finance and Technology, the Financial Services Innovation Lab, and the M.S. in Quantitative and Computational Finance program at the Scheller College of Business, this event brings together industry leaders at the forefront of financial innovation:
- Dave Dowsett, Global Head of AI, Emerging Technology & Innovation, Invesco Ltd.
- Dan Caron, VP, Head of Client Experience, Nasdaq Analytics
- Dan Wolf, Blackrock
- Jonathan Regenstein, Head of Financial Services AI, Snowflake (moderator)
Together, they’ll explore how firms are:
- Moving from AI pilot programs to full-scale production
- Harnessing the power of cloud-native data platforms to manage vast datasets
- Integrating AI-enhanced data and large language models (LLMs) to unlock new sources of alpha
This panel will offer insightful perspectives, real-world applications, and strategic foresight into how technology is redefining the industry.
Seats are limited, so register now to secure your spot in the conversation that’s shaping tomorrow’s financial world.
Dan Caron
VP, Head of eVestment Enterprise Revenue at Nasdaq
Dan Caron currently serves as Vice President and Head of eVestment Enterprise Revenue at Nasdaq. His team is responsible for Nasdaq eVestment's largest client relationships, partnering with a diverse group of global institutions including asset managers, banks, GPs, family offices, plan sponsors, insurers, endowments, foundations, and the leading investment consulting firms. In his role, Dan works closely with senior leaders across the institutional investment landscape, supporting their efforts to adapt to shifting market conditions, the growing role of private markets, and the increasing use of AI/ML in manager selection, product development, and revenue generation. Since Nasdaq’s acquisition of eVestment in 2017, Dan has held leadership roles in Client Experience, Customer Success, and Corporate Strategy. Prior to joining eVestment in 2014, he contributed to the growth of an early-stage technology startup incubated at Georgia Tech’s Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC). He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Minor in Marketing from Franciscan University.
Sudheer Chava
Alton M. Costley Chair Professor of Finance, Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business, Georgia Tech Financial Services Innovation Lab
Sudheer Chava is the Alton M. Costley Chair and Professor of Finance at Scheller College of Business at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta. He serves as the director of the Masters in Quantitative and Computational Finance (MS-QCF) program, Financial Services Innovation Lab and the Center for Finance and Technology at Georgia Tech.
Sudheer received his Ph.D. from Cornell University and an MBA from Indian Institute of Management – Bangalore. His expertise is in Banking, FinTech and, Applications of AI in Finance. More than 50 undergrad, MS and Ph.D. students in Finance and Machine Learning conduct research in his Financial Services Innovation Lab. Dr. Chava has consulted for many major financial institutions. He teaches executive education programs on FinTech and is an advisor to FinTech startups.
David Dowsett
Global Head of AI, Emerging Technology and Innovation, Invesco
David Dowsett is a global technology executive and board advisor with more than 30 years of leadership in technology, covering areas such as AI, tokenization, advanced engineering, and enterprise IT transformation.
As Head of AI & Advanced Engineering at Invesco, which manages approximately $2 trillion in assets across 25 countries, David has spent the past nine years building and scaling AI globally. He also established Invesco’s Responsible AI Council—spanning Strategy, Legal, Audit, Risk, Data, and Security—ensuring that over 30 GenAI solutions were deployed into production responsibly and with measurable business impact.
Originally from South Africa, where he launched and successfully exited his own satellite-communications business, David has since lived and worked across Africa, Europe, and the United States. He is widely recognized for bridging innovation with CIO-level accountability, leading initiatives in cloud transformation, MLaaS, cybersecurity, strategy, tokenization, and enterprise governance.
David serves on the boards of FinTech Atlanta, Keypleaz, and the University of Georgia Terry College of Business MBA/MSBA Advisory Board and is a Fellow at Cambridge University’s AI & Tokenization Research initiative.
His passion is operationalizing AI and tokenization responsibly creating a future where innovation, governance, and technology come together harmoniously to deliver meaningful impact.
Dan Wolf
Blackrock
Dan Wolf, Director, is the head of Platform Engineering within PMG Tech’s Data Strategy & Solutions (DS&S). PMG Tech is responsible for delivering the Power of the Platform: central capabilities to accelerate investment research solutions, drive innovation, and lead transformative change. Specifically, he oversees the delivery and operation of scalable platform solutions that make research data easily accessible for analysis. He focuses on expanding Gen AI capabilities across PMG, evolving platforms to enable next-generation capabilities, and collaborating with investors and Aladdin teams on shared initiatives. He is a leader in the PMG Tech community and is the regional DS&S lead for the Atlanta iHub. Prior to BlackRock, he held roles at AT&T, Red Hat, and analytics startups, blending technical expertise with strategic leadership. Dan holds a B.S.E. in Electrical & Computer Engineering and a Master of Engineering Management from Duke University. He is originally from Atlanta, GA.
Jonathan Regenstein
Snowflake (Moderator)
Jonathan is currently the Head of Financial Services AI at Snowflake and a Research Affiliate at Georgia Tech's Financial Services Innovation Lab. He is the author of the forthcoming book "Large Language Models: The Hard Parts" (O'Reilly late 2025) and 3 previous books on R, Python and finance. Prior to joining Snowflake, he was the Executive Director of Research at Sylvan Road Capital and Head of Quantamental Research at Truist Securities.