Events
Competitions, workshops, lectures, and socials throughout the academic year.
Social
Freshers Fair
Visit the ICATS stall, sign up, and try our probability puzzle challenge.
Monday, 5 October 2026 10:00 - 14:00 Great Hall, Imperial College
Social
Kick-off Social
Informal welcome event for all new and returning members.
Thursday, 8 October 2026 18:00 - 20:00 TBC
Bootcamp
Bootcamp Session 1
Introduction to algorithmic trading and market microstructure.
Thursday, 15 October 2026 18:00 - 19:30 Huxley Building, Room 308
Quant Session
Weekly Quant Session
Mental maths warm-up, problem set, and group discussion. Competitive and fast-paced.
Friday, 16 October 2026 13:00 - 14:00 TBC
Competition
Trading Simulation
Open-outcry trading game accessible to all members regardless of experience.
Thursday, 22 October 2026 18:00 - 20:00 TBC
AlgoCourse
AlgoCourse Lecture 1
Market microstructure: order books, price formation, and the economics of the bid-ask spread.
Thursday, 29 October 2026 18:00 - 19:15 Huxley Building, LT 311
Competition
Estimathon
Team-based estimation competition with prizes. High participation, low barrier to entry.
Thursday, 5 November 2026 18:00 - 19:30 TBC
Workshop
Mock Interview Workshop
Probability, mental maths, and brainteaser prep with alumni from HFT and quant firms.
Thursday, 12 November 2026 18:00 - 20:00 TBC