FACTSET FOCUS 2024 Highlights

With more than 100 speakers and 50 sessions, FACTSET FOCUS had plenty to offer. Check out daily recaps and session recordings below.

FACTSET FOCUS, in focus.

We kicked things off with a Welcome Reception, Miami-style.

Welcome to Miami! FACTSET FOCUS is back and better than ever, with a packed agenda for our buy-side clients and power users. With opportunities to network, test new products, and peek at our roadmap, we can't wait for the week ahead.

FactSetters and attendees alike were greeted on Monday by FactSet-mobiles that will be escorting us around the city throughout the week.

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On Monday evening, our event started with a bang. With a 360-degree view of Miami's iconic skyline, clients were welcomed to the InterContinental's rooftop Skylawn where they enjoyed local food and drinks, made connections, and took in the sights of the glittering Biscayne Bay.

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Track 1 | Uniting Front Office Workflows: A Full Circle Experience
Track 2 | Peering Around the Corner: Ideas in Asset Management
Track 3 | Meeting Evolving Needs: Innovations in Financial Technology
Track 4 | Unlocking Potential: Strategic Partnerships + Services
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Opening | Welcome Address Helen Shan, FactSet's Chief Revenue Officer, and Rob Robie, Global Director of Buy-Side Analytics and Trading Solutions kick off FOCUS 2024 with an unforgettable opening session. Watch the Recording

MRKT Call Podcast Live Recording Get a front-row seat to the popular MRKT Call podcast hosted by CNBC Contributors Dan Nathan and Guy Adami. Together with Liz Young, take a real-time and interactive dive into the latest quarter and what we can expect in the month ahead, breaking down the biggest market-moving headlines, and offering in-depth analysis on the latest stock and ETF trends. Watch the Recording The Innovation Imperative: A Chat with our CEO and CPO Join us for a fireside chat between FactSet’s CEO, CPO, and CMO and get a flavor of the FactSet spirit of going above and beyond. Gain firsthand insight into the immense benefits our clients derive from FactSet's innovative approach. Uncover how our advancements in GenAI enable our clients to get seamless access to relevant and accurate data, saving them valuable time, and empowering them with unparalleled insights. Hear about what else is on our agenda as we delve into the future of smart business and continue our investments in innovation. Watch the Recording

The Journey of Measuring Risk, from Finance to the Soccer Field Watch the Recording

R/Evolution of an Ecosystem Progress is necessary. Change is hard. Revolution is harder. Hear how expert industry leaders pulled together complex data, powerful technology, and cross-functional teams to reset and reshape entire operating models. The panel will go deep into their experiences, challenges, and triumphs to showcase tangible examples that fueled innovation and led growth at companies we respect and admire. We'll be sure to talk through our freshest examples and ideas as they relate to what's top-of-mind to everyone as we start to r/evolutionize 2024. Watch the Recording

Keynote Address: The Power of Data In this keynote, Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, a former Google data scientist and author of the best-selling book Everybody Lies, will share his insights on how data can reveal the hidden truths about human nature, emotions, and decision-making. He will show us how to use data to ask better questions, find better answers, and solve better problems. He will also challenge us to adopt a data-driven mindset and embrace the power of data in our personal and professional lives. Watch the Recording

The Surprising Canary in the Coal Mine When you think of the insurance industry, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a catchy jingle or a celebrity endorser, but more likely it’s a sense of security and safety—a volatility hedge for life. Seldom does one think of a dynamic industry that acts as a magnifying glass for the broader financial services industry, yet that is an apt description for the industry today. Join our panel as we explore hot-button topics like industry consolidation, risk transfer and avoidance, new asset types, and shifting regulatory regimes in what is sure to be a highlight of FOCUS. Watch the Recording

The AI-Driven Future of Business: Enhancing Operations and Decision-Making An insightful discussion with experts on how AI and ML are transforming the way businesses manage risk and leverage opportunities. Hear how advanced technologies can help businesses cope with the challenges and complexities of a real-time environment, where data quality, trust, and risk management are crucial. Discuss trends in AI-based decision support, and how they can enhance investment outcomes and performance. See "What's really in it for you?" and get inspired by practical solutions and insights for leveraging AI and ML in your business. Watch the Recording


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