Join us for the AI Broker Hackathon on June 18, part of Amsterdam Tech Week 2026.
Under our newly formed initiative Quant Competitions, by Amsterdam Investment Club and Amsterdam Quant Society, we are hosting a dynamic hackathon in Amsterdam!
Note: Please make an account on https://quantcompetitions.com/portal to join :)
Form teams and build the ultimate broker experience!
Agenda:
12:30/13:00 walk-in13:00 grand opening, start panel with speakers13:30 start hacking!16:00 close off (check who is pitching)16:15 start pitches (top 5 teams)16:45 close off, prizes, drinks!!
Put your quantitative skills to the test by building an AI-powered broker experience that transforms data into actionable insights. Leverage machine learning, financial analytics, portfolio intelligence, market data, and automation to create a platform that helps users make smarter investment decisions. The challenge: combine cutting-edge AI with robust quantitative thinking to deliver an intuitive, scalable, and institution-grade client experience.
What's in it for you?• Build alongside ambitious students, developers, and aspiring quants• Gain hands-on experience applying AI to financial markets and brokerage technology• Receive 100 Lovable Credits to help build and deploy your project• Compete for amazing prizes 🏆
AlpacaAlpaca is a US-headquartered, self-clearing broker-dealer and a global leader in brokerage infrastructure APIs providing access to stocks, ETFs, options, fixed income, and crypto. Alpaca delivers embeddable finance solutions for tokenization, fully paid securities lending, high-yield cash, 24/5 trading, Shariah-compliant investing, and more. Today, Alpaca powers over 10 million brokerage accounts across hundreds of fintechs and institutions in 40+ countries with over $320M in funding.
bunqFounded in Amsterdam in 2012 by Ali Niknam, bunq set out to build a bank that puts users first. Since becoming the first new bank in over 35 years to receive a Dutch banking license, it has grown into one of Europe’s largest neobanks, serving more than 20 million users. Known for its technology-first approach, bunq has introduced innovations such as its AI assistant Finn, real-time speech-to-speech translation, and integrated crypto services. Operating at the intersection of banking, AI, and automation, bunq continues to redefine how people manage their finances. We're excited to have bunq join the AI Broker Hackathon to share insights on building AI-powered financial products and the future of digital banking.
LovableLovable is a full-stack AI development platform for building, iterating on, and deploying web applications using natural language, with real code, security, and enterprise governance. Lovable lets individuals and teams build production-grade web applications using natural language. You describe what you want to build, and Lovable generates a working application that includes frontend, backend, database, authentication, and integrations, all backed by editable code.
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