8 posts tagged with "DefconQ"

September is going to be a busy one. Just in time for DefconQ’s 2nd birthday, we’re hosting not one, but two Happy Hours, on two different continents! I’m thrilled to announce the Brews & Qs: Belfast Edition 🍻, hosted by DefconQ and kindly sponsored by KX.

Join us for a relaxed evening of conversation, community, and cocktails at the KX Happy Hour, a casual meetup for KDB/Q developers to network, swap stories, and share ideas. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or just starting out, this is a great opportunity to connect with others who speak your language (literally).

This session’s conversation starter: the public preview of KDB-X Community Edition. We’ll chat about what’s new, how it might fit into your projects, and hear perspectives from fellow developers, all in an open, informal setting.

No slides, no agenda, just great conversations, good company, and a chance to strengthen your KDB-X/Q network.

As someone truly passionate about finance, Wall Street has always felt like the center of the universe, so I was beyond thrilled to receive an invitation to attend the Cornell Financial Engineering Manhattan 2025 Future of Finance & Ai Conference, hosted by Alexander Fleiss, founder of Rebellion Research.

And of course, no trip to New York would be complete without a DefconQ KDB/Q Community Happy Hour, this time proudly sponsored by Data Intellect, the leading consultancy for all things KDB/Q.

This is it ladies and gentlemen! The moment we’ve all been waiting for! KX just dropped the long-promised Community Edition, and IT'S FREE. Yes!!, you read that right: it's free. Not for a week. Not for personal use only. Free to use, even commercially. Holy cow, this honestly feels like Christmas came early this year. If you're wondering what all the hype is about and why I'm so excited about this breaking news, keep reading, you don't want to miss this.

Last week, I had the honour of making my first solo appearance on the ArrayCast podcast, a show dedicated to everything array programming, and a tribute to the legacy of Kenneth E. Iverson, the legendary creator of APL. While I’ve previously been part of a group discussion during last year’s Iverson College event, this was my first time flying solo.

As many of you know, KDB/Q is a direct descendant of APL, so it naturally finds a regular place in ArrayCast conversations. Over the years, the podcast has featured some of the most respected names in the KDB/Q community, including Nick Psaris, Attila Vrabecz, Jonny Press and Stevan Apter, which makes it an even greater privilege to join this esteemed list of guests and contribute to such a meaningful initiative.

🎉 Big Giveaway: Win a Premium Ticket to Quant Strats Europe 2025 🎟️​

I'm incredibly excited to share that I’ve officially joined the Advisory Board of Quant Strats, a global platform bringing together some of the sharpest minds in quant finance, systematic trading, and data-driven research.

To celebrate this milestone, I'm giving back to the community that has given me so much, and what better way than giving you the chance to attend one of the top quant events of the year?

Are you a student eager to launch your career in finance, quantitative development, or financial data engineering?

In today’s highly competitive job market, setting yourself apart is more important than ever. One of the best ways to do that? Learn a technology that’s been powering the financial industry since the late '80s, KDB/Q.

As part of our shared mission to grow the KDB/Q community in London, KX and DefconQ have teamed up and we are excited to announce the first-ever London KDB/Q Community Happy Hour, with many more to come! This event is open to all KDB/Q developers and enthusiasts who would like to connect, share ideas, or simply enjoy some good company over drinks.

When: Thursday, 22nd May, from 17:30

Where: Flight Club, Shoreditch

Signup here: Brews & Qs Happy Hour

I’ll be your host for the evening, and thanks to the generous support of KX, the event is fully sponsored.

Whether you're a seasoned KDB/Q developer or just starting your KDB/Q journey, come join us for a fun evening with the community. Looking forward to seeing many of you there!

Mid January, I stumbled upon a KDB/Q meetup hosted by Habla Computing in Madrid, boasting an interesting lineup of talks and speakers. Spontaneously, I opted to seize the opportunity and booked a trip to the sunny capital of Spain to attend the event. Following the meetup, during the networking session, I had the pleasure of meeting Juan, a founding partner of Habla Computing, and Jesus, the VP of Research at Habla Computing, who warmly welcomed me into the small, but growing, Spanish KDB/Q community. Engaged in a stimulating conversation about our mutual enthusiasm for KDB/Q, Juan and Jesus extended a kind invitation for me to speak at their upcoming conference, an offer I eagerly embraced. Not only did I feel honoured to have the opportunity to share my expertise on KDB/Q, but I also take every chance to escape the rainy weather of the UK and spend some time in Spain.