Man Group Sofia office
Saturday, 24th October 2026
Registration is now closed
A global leader in alternative investment strategies, combining performance-focused investment skill, advanced investment technology, and a client-centred approach - we are inviting the local developer community to our Sofia office for our inaugural AI Hackathon. Join us to see what it is really like to build tech for a global investment firm.
The challenge
Working in teams, participants will be tasked with applying artificial intelligence to curated financial datasets within a dedicated simulation environment.
The objective: engineer a high-performing, simulated investment portfolio in a single day.
Throughout the event, you will work alongside Man Group technologists and receive guidance from a Portfolio Manager while exploring predictive data modelling, risk analytics, and algorithmic logic.
Plan for the day
| 10:00 - 10:30 | Arrival, registrations, light refreshments |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Welcome and introduction to the challenge |
| 10:45 - 12:45 | Coding begins |
| 12:45 - 13:30 | Lunch |
| 13:30 - 18:30 | Coding continues |
| 18:30 - 19:00 | Presentations & Awards |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | Event closes, networking drinks |
Food and drink provided throughout.
A culture of collaborative innovation
While our previous hackathon focused on delivering open-source technology for the charitable sector, our foundational approach remains identical. We believe in bringing exceptional technical minds together to solve complex, real-world problems. This year, we are pointing that collaborative focus toward the forefront of AI through a bespoke market simulation.
Participant profile
We welcome participants from across the technology spectrum, from experienced data scientists and machine learning engineers to software developers interested in applied AI.
Crucially, prior experience in finance or quantitative research is not required. We value sharp analytical thinking, intellectual curiosity, and strong technical execution over industry background.
Registration is now closed
Registration for this event is now closed. For those who have signed up to attend the Man Group Sofia Hackathon 2026, the team will contact you with further details soon.
Questions?
Venue
Man Group office, Sofia, Bulgaria
Join us at Man Group's Sofia office - Building 3 at Office X - one of Sofia's premier modern business campuses situated along the prestigious Cherni Vrah Boulevard in the heart of the city's business district.
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