Montreal Alternative Investment Forum

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The 2025 Montreal Alternative Investment Forum is now open for registration here

 

This annual flagship AIMA Montreal Alternative Investment Forum discusses current trends impacting hedge funds, liquid alternatives, private credit, private equity and more.

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Agenda:

08:45 am Opening Remarks

 

09:00 am Keynote Interview 1: Multi-Strategy Cornerstones

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Aaron Stern

Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer, Converium Capital

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Michael Beaton

Deputy CIO and Head of Portfolio Construction, Polar Asset Management Partners

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09:30am Panel 1: Public Alternatives

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Jeannine LiChong

Executive Vice President and Portfolio Manager, Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd.

Moderator:

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James Perry

Head of Institutional Investor Solutions, Maples Group

 

10:30am Keynote Interview 2: Managing Risk in Alternatives

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Elena Boeva

U.S. Chief Operating Officer, Aflac Global Investments

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Mark Hannoush

Managing Director, Due Diligence & Advisory, Ontario Teachers'​ Pension Plan

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Vincent Polis

Vice President, Portfolio Construction & Risk, Trans-Canada Capital

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11:05am Panel 2: Private Markets

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Louis Bélanger

Vice President & Director, Private Debt Portfolio Management, TD Asset Management Inc.

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11:45 am Keynote Interview 3: Strategic Relationships by Design

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Brandon Gill New

Managing Director & Head of External Partnerships, Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo)

Interviewer:

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Joshua Leonardi

Managing Director, Head of U.S. Prime Services Sales and Capital Introduction, TD Securities

 

12:50 pm Keynote Interview 4: Macro Forces & Alternatives Portfolio Construction

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Alexandre Roy

Senior Vice President & Chief Risk Officer, PSP Investments

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AIMA Members interested in purchasing a sponsorship package can contact Maryam Idroos. More details on packages can be found below:

Montreal Alternative Investment Forum 2024 - Sponsorship Package (Feb 2024).pdf

 

Thank you to sponsors!

 

Platinum sponsor

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Gold sponsors

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Lunch sponsor

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Panel sponsor

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Supporting Partners:

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