The registration for the Kick-off Seminar of the International Quant Championship 2026 (IQC 2026) is now officially open at Foreign Trade University.
Event Information
- Registration link: https://qr.wqbrain.com/iqc26FTU
- Time: 18:00 – 20:00, Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Venue:
- Onsite: Hall D201, Building D, Main Campus, Foreign Trade University
- Online: Hall B001, Ho Chi Minh City Campus, Foreign Trade University
About the Seminar
Are you interested in quantitative finance but unsure where to begin?
Would you like to challenge yourself in an international competition but feel limited by your current background?
The IQC 2026 Kick-off Seminar is designed as the ideal starting point. The International Quant Championship (IQC) is a global quantitative finance competition where students engage directly with data analytics methods, modeling strategies, and quantitative thinking.
Key Benefits for Participants
- Overview of IQC 2026 and participation roadmap
- Opportunity to join a live Q&A session with speakers and gain insights into quantitative finance and the competition
- Academic and career orientation in the field of quantitative finance
- Eligibility for training points for FTU students upon full participation
Competition Timeline – IQC 2026
- Registration & Team Formation: March 17 – May 13, 2026
- Round 1 – Qualification: March 17 – May 18, 2026
- Round 2 – National/Regional Round: May 26 – Mid-July 2026
- Round 3 – Global Final: September 2026
Additional Information
- FTU Quant Community (support group): https://www.facebook.com/ftuquantcommunity
Contact Information
- Department of Science Management:
MSc. Le Thi Ngoc Lan – 0382332366 | qlkh@ftu.edu.vn - Quantitative Economist Club:
Student An Duc Trung – 0862059055 | quanteconomistclubftu@gmail.com
Students are encouraged to register and take the first step toward exploring quantitative finance and participating in an international academic competition.