Global markets are entering a period of structural transformation—persistent inflation, higher-for-longer rates, mega-cap concentration and geopolitical fragmentation are all testing the assumptions behind traditional strategic asset allocation. This half-day conference brings together leading fund managers and investment strategists to help fund buyers separate cyclical noise from lasting change, stress-test manager and portfolio construction assumptions, and identify where genuine diversification and opportunity now lie—from shifting regional growth engines to the AI tools reshaping research and due diligence itself.

Designed for professionals in fund selection, manager research, due diligence, portfolio construction and investment advisory, this premier event offers plenary macro sessions, practical investment strategy roundtables and invaluable networking. Engage directly with the managers and strategists shaping tomorrow’s portfolios, pressure-test your fund selection process against the sharpest minds in the market, and gain the edge needed to thrive in today’s evolving investment landscape.

GIS LONDON

Professional Investor Forum & Roundtables

14th October 2026 | The Savoy

Global markets are entering a period of structural transformation—persistent inflation, higher-for-longer rates, mega-cap concentration and geopolitical fragmentation are all testing the assumptions behind traditional strategic asset allocation. This half-day conference brings together leading fund managers and investment strategists to help fund buyers separate cyclical noise from lasting change, stress-test manager and portfolio construction assumptions, and identify where genuine diversification and opportunity now lie—from shifting regional growth engines to the AI tools reshaping research and due diligence itself.

 

Designed for professionals in fund selection, manager research, due diligence, portfolio construction and investment advisory, this premier event offers plenary macro sessions, practical investment strategy roundtables and invaluable networking. Engage directly with the managers and strategists shaping tomorrow’s portfolios, pressure-test your fund selection process against the sharpest minds in the market, and gain the edge needed to thrive in today’s evolving investment landscape.

There is no cost to attend, and places are reserved exclusively for professionals involved in, supporting, or influencing fund selection and/or allocation decisions within their firms.

OUR SPEAKERS

BEN HAMILTON

BEN HAMILTON
Head of Investment Manager Oversight
M&G

JAMES LEWIS

JAMES LEWIS
Chief Investment Officer
Mercer

Tony Lawrence

TONY LAWRENCE
Head of Model Solutions
7IM

Alex Hulkhory

ALEX HULKHORY
Senior Investment Manager
Edmond de Rothschild

Daniele Antonucci

DANIELE ANTONUCCI
CIO & Co-Head of Investment
Quintet Private Bank

LILIAN CHOVIN

LILIAN CHOVIN
Head of Asset Allocation
Coutts

Alastair Smith

ALASTAIR SMITH
Principal, UK Investments
Mercer

EVENT LOCATION

The Savoy

14th October 2026

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