As large language models (LLMs) rapidly evolve, their potential to transform financial services raises both exciting opportunities and critical questions. This seminar explores practical applications, operational challenges, and regulatory perspectives on the responsible adoption of LLMs in finance.

The event opens at 4:30 PM with a welcome coffee, followed by opening remarks at 5:00 PM from:

- Marie Brière – Institut Louis Bachelier

- Claudia Guagliano – ESMA

- Lukasz Szpruch – The Alan Turing Institute

Including a short presentation of the joint ESMA/ILB/Turing report on the use of LLMs in the financial sector.

5:15 – 5:55 PM | Roundtable 1

Practical Use Cases of LLMs in the Financial Industry: Opportunities, Risks, and Challenges

Speakers:

- Lukasz Szpruch, Programme Director – Finance & Economics, The Alan Turing Institute / Professor, University of Edinburgh

- Marcin Detyniecki, Head of R&D & Group Chief Data Scientist, AXA

- Guillaume Fournier, Chief Technical Officer, Société Générale

5:55 – 6:30 PM | Roundtable 2

Regulatory Approaches in Europe and Beyond

Moderator: Claudia Guagliano, ESMA

Panelists:

- Iota Nassr, Economist, OECD

- Ana-Maria Fimin, Policy Officer, DG FISMA (European Commission)

Representative from the FCA (UK Financial Conduct Authority)

The seminar will conclude at 6:30 PM with a networking cocktail.

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