Thursday 14th November 2024 | etc.venues County Hall, London

Mission-critical guidance for new and

emerging managers

Please note that this event will be in conjunction with the Private Equity Wire European Emerging Managers Summit

#HWEmergingManagersSummit

The early stages of management firms and funds are critical to success and The Hedgeweek European Emerging Managers Summit aims to support just that. Brining together those in their early development stages, the summit is the opportunity for you to get your best foot forward and further your understanding for best practices on the critical steps required to successfully bring a fund to the market.

The carefully curated agenda will host a leading speaker lineup through various panel sessions, fireside chats and a number of expert-led roundtable discussions allowing you the chance to ask questions and learn from peers in a small group setting.

Topics covered during the event will include:

• Navigating the current landscape & utilising advantage points
• Future trends and predicted challenges
• Talent sourcing and structuring
• Technological advancements and the opportunities they bring
• Due diligence and regulatory requirements

All Private Equity Wire Summits operate under Chatham House Rule. This means that attendees are free to use the information received, but neither the identity nor the affiliation of the speaker(s), nor that of any other participant, may be revealed. Recording of the panels and roundtables is strictly prohibited by attendees. Private Equity Wire staff may make recordings on the day for promotional purposes. No audio recording of panel discussions will be included in any promotional items.

REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING BREAKFAST

WELCOME ADDRESS

• Will Wainewright, Head of Hedge Fund Research, Hedgeweek

• COOs from leading hedge funds share insights, advice and success stories when it comes to defining image, direction and strategy as an emerging manager.

Strategy Themed Panel

PANEL 1

Insights from a 'veteran' in the hedge fund space business

FIRESIDE CHAT

• Hear how a veteran manager has dealt with recent – and past – challenges and the lessons learned from a career in hedge fund management.

• Macro specialists from leading hedge funds and investors offer their take on the current macroeconomic environment and how the smaller emerging hedge businesses and portfolios can take advantage.

Macro Outlook

PANEL 2

NETWORKING BREAK

Coffee break and a chance to meet our experts

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 1

Roundtables take place as repeated parallel sessions. Delegates register in advance for 3 of 4 topics.

Roundtable A: Technology

Roundtable B: Key Trend

Roundtable C: Leadership

Roundtable D: Investor/ODD

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 2

Roundtables take place as repeated parallel sessions. Delegates register in advance for 3 of 4 topics.

Roundtable A: Technology

Roundtable B: Key Trend

Roundtable C: Leadership

Roundtable D: Investor/ODD

NETWORKING LUNCH

• COOs and CTOs from top hedge funds discuss the latest technology innovations emerging for 2024 and how these can be utilised to gain a competitive advantage.

Technology Themed Panel

PANEL 3

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 3

Roundtables take place as repeated parallel sessions. Delegates register in advance for 3 of 4 topics.

Roundtable A: Technology

Roundtable B: Key Trend

Roundtable C: Leadership

Roundtable D: Investor/ODD

ROUNDTABLE ROUND 4

Roundtables take place as repeated parallel sessions. Delegates register in advance for 3 of 4 topics.

Roundtable A: Technology

Roundtable B: Key Trend

Roundtable C: Leadership

Roundtable D: Investor/ODD

NETWORKING BREAK

Coffee break and a chance to meet our experts

• Learn the preferences and expectations of an allocator that makes early-stage investments with hedge fund firms.

In conversation with a seed investor

FIRESIDE CHAT

• Learn from COO's and compliance experts as they discuss the developments, challenges and best practices for navigating regulations.

Regulation Themed Panel

PANEL 4

NETWORKING

Connect with peers from around the industry over a glass of wine.

EVENT CLOSES

Convene - London

Address: 22 Bishopsgate // City of London, London

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Dress Code

Electronic Devices

Please note attendees are asked to dress in business casual.

We kindly ask attendees to please keep electronic devices on silent during panels and roundtables.

APPLY TO ATTEND THE HEDGEWEEK EUROPEAN EMERGING MANAGERS SUMMIT

Please note that registration for this summit is only open to senior executives at fund managers and investors. If you are a service provider and would like to attend, please get in touch with us via the sponsor enquiries form, or on sales@hedgeweek.com.

Registering for this event also grants you access to the Private Equity Wire European Emerging Managers Summit.

IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PRIVATE EQUITY WIRE EUROPEAN EMERGING MANAGERS SUMMIT

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