Dr. Kenneth Barnes

Chief Data Scientist

Morningstar

Kenneth Barnes leads innovation in risk modeling, factor analytics, and AI-driven investment scoring at Morningstar. Based in Chicago, he has developed benchmark tools now adopted globally for portfolio stress-testing. He holds a dual doctorate in Computer Science and Finance.

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Casano Hall

Balancing Risk & Return in Investment Decisions

10:45 am - 12:00 pm

Casano Hall

Building a Risk-Adjusted Investment Portfolio

2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Casano Hall

Case Studies: “Financial Efficiency in Leading Companies”

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Main Hall

Sustainability as a Driver of Innovation & Profitability

9:15 am - 10:15 am

Heritage Hall

Leveraging Market Intelligence for Growth

2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Heritage Hall

Commercial Planning Success Stories

1:15 pm - 2:00 pm

Heritage Hall

Workshop: Building a Strong Compliance Culture

9:00 am - 9:40 am

Heritage Hall

Keynote: Long-Term vs. Short-Term Investment Approaches

11:30 am - 12:15 pm

Heritage Hall

Expert Talk: Sustainable and Impact Investing

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Hall A

Breakout Workshops: Track A: Emission Trading Schemes Track B: Risk Management in Energy Contracts

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Hall A

Expert Roundtable: Energy Pricing Volatility & Market Stability

9:00 am - 9:50 am

Hall A