Get your free tickets to the "Finance Meets Comedy" talk show, where two comedians interview eight researchers, including a Nobel laureate.
Come to a comedy talk show and discover exciting cutting-edge research in finance! No background in finance is needed to enjoy this event - everyone is welcome, everyone will laugh, and everyone will learn how finance ideas illuminate and impact the world around us.
At the talk show, American comedians Dhaya Lakshminarayanan and Sammy Obeid (star of "100 Humans" on Netflix) will be interviewing select finance researchers participating in the 50th annual European Finance Association conference hosted by VU Amsterdam.
Firstly, Nobel laureate Bengt Holmström (MIT) will be interviewed about his work on contracts and incentives. After that, seven other scholars will be interviewed about their latest research.
Here's an overview of the research topics that will come up during the talk show:
The talk show will consist of lighthearted yet insightful comedian-led interviews. While the August 19 event will be live and in person, previous comedian-led interviews held on zoom give some idea of what to expect:
Laugh and learn! Attending the Finance Meets Comedy talk show is a win-win situation where you'll feel both entertained and well informed and you will go home with many great new insights. What are you waiting for? Get your free tickets now!