1:10pm | Panel one| Risk Management in the Early Stages: Avoiding Pitfalls

Proactively tackling early-stage risks is essential to building a resilient foundation and turning challenges into opportunities. This panel will explore the variety of risks next gen managers face and how to manage them with limited resources.

Mark Flanagan preside 1

Mark Flanagan

Founder, West53 & Chair of Next Generation Manager Group

Duncan Scott preside

Duncan Scott

Partner & Senior Dealer, Private Markets Risk Management, Alpha Group

1:55pm | Presentation | The Regulatory Horizon

Insights on evolving hedge fund regulations: navigating compliance and policy shifts in 2025.

 

2:30pm | Breakout sessions

BREAKOUT SESSION A | IT and Cybersecurity for Next Gen Managers

What's needed, what's new, and what you need to know.

Steve Tangredi preside

Steven Tangredi

Founding Partner & Chief Technologist, Altaira Strategic Partners

BREAKOUT SESSION B | Cost of correcting trade errors and other risk transfer solutions

BREAKOUT SESSION C | Insurance

Updates and considerations for next gen managers

3:25pm | From Surviving to Thriving: Lessons from Seasoned Managers

Navigating the complexities of being a next gen manager requires adaptability, resilience, and a forward-thinking mindset. This panel will explore success stories and cautionary tales from experienced asset managers.

Anne Empain preside

Anne Empain

Alternative Investments Lawyer & BD, Entrepreneur, Board Member

 

4:10pm | The Marketing Piece: Considered Marketing that Supports Asset Raising and IR

The marketing function is often overlooked by next gen managers however, a well thought out firm brand, solid marketing materials and an understanding of the PR environment plays a crucial role in building brand reputation, attracting investors, and differentiating a manager in a competitive landscape. This panel will explore the role of marketing and how to get it right.

Alice Hill preside

Alice Hill

Investor Relations & Marketing, Tresidor Investment Management

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