IQC 2026 Global Research Webinar Series — Learn How to Build Quantitative Finance Models with WorldQuant BRAIN

What are these webinars about?

This research webinar series is designed to give you the fundamental knowledge and practical skills you need to build and submit Alphas on the WorldQuant BRAIN simulation platform. Each session covers a different topic.

Register once to access all webinar sessions. Whether you attend one or all of them, each webinar is a standalone learning opportunity that will strengthen your skills and boost your chances in the IQC 2026.

Topics covered include:

• Introduction to WorldQuant BRAIN and the International Quant Championship 2026
• Fundamental and Model Data
• Price Volume Data
• Tools & Techniques for building submittable Alphas
• Tips on improving Merged Performance Score & D0 Alphas
• Options, Relationship and Vector Datafields
• Working with Newly Released Datasets

Why should you attend?

• Learn from experts — WorldQuant's team walks you through everything from the basics to advanced Alpha-building techniques
• Prepare to compete — Get a head start on the IQC 2026, a global competition with US$100,000 in prizes and a pathway to career opportunities at WorldQuant
• Open to everyone — No prior quant finance, programming, or financial markets experience is required. If you're analytical and curious, these webinars are for you
• Fully virtual — Join from anywhere in the world, every Thursday

Who is this for?

Backgrounds in maths, engineering, computer science, finance, physics, or economics are a natural fit — but all are welcome.

How to get involved

1. Register for the webinar series — sign up once to gain access to all sessions
2. Create a free account on the WorldQuant BRAIN platform to start exploring and building Alphas
3. Enter the IQC 2026 — form a team of 1–4 people from your university and start submitting Alphas before the 13 May 2026 registration deadline

FAQs

Do I need quant experience to attend? Not at all. These webinars are designed to take you from beginner level. The BRAIN platform is built to make quantitative finance accessible to anyone with curiosity and analytical drive.

Does it cost anything? No. Both the webinar series and the IQC 2026 competition are completely free.

What can I gain from participating? Beyond the knowledge itself, these webinars prepare you for the IQC 2026, where you can win cash prizes from a US$100,000 pool, plus potential WorldQuant BRAIN Research Consultant opportunities, internships, and full-time roles. Top teams compete at the Global Finals in Singapore.