We wanted to share an upcoming Packt Live workshop that we believe will resonate with many of you in the BIPro community.

On September 27, Jason Strimpel,author of Python for Algorithmic Trading Cookbook and founder of PyQuant News, is hosting a 2.5-hour hands-on workshop on Algorithmic Trading with Python.

Why should you care as a BI professional? Because algo trading is a natural extension of your skills. You already work with data to generate insights. This session shows you how those same skills can be applied to the financial markets: turning data into signals, testing strategies safely, and deploying systems that run live.

Here’s what you’ll explore live with Jason:
✅ Backtesting strategies with VectorBT
✅ Prototyping and validating in pandas
✅ Deploying trading systems via the Interactive Brokers API
✅ Managing execution risks like slippage

When you register, you’ll instantly unlock:
📘 Python for Algorithmic Trading Cookbook eBook
🛠️ Two bonus setup guides to install Python libraries with ease
💬 Private Discord access to post queries, get direct answers from Jason, and join peer-learning

And after the workshop, you’ll receive:
🎥 90-day replay access to revisit the full session
📜 A certificate of completion to showcase your achievement

In today’s AI-driven job market, adding algo trading to your toolkit isn’t just about finance. It’s about broadening your ability to apply data in real-world, high-impact domains.

⚡ Seats are limited, consider this your heads-up to secure a spot.

📅 Date: September 27, 2025
⏰ Duration: 2.5 hours (Workshop + Q&A)
💻 Format: Live & Online + Private Discord

See you at the workshop!

Cheers,

Merlyn Shelley,

Growth Lead @Packt.