Speakers will first present the key findings of the biennial Emerging Manager report, produced by AIMA and Marex, including a deep dive into key developments for sub $1bn AUM managers. The presentation will be followed by a panel with leading allocators discussing what the findings mean for emerging managers, and what they’ll be prioritising in the year ahead. 

Ted Parkhill

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Incline Investment Management

Jonathan Poon

Investment Director, Stable

Pieter van Putten, CFA

Director & Chief Operating Officer, Ahlström Invest

From cyber warfare to geopolitical shocks, this session maps the 2026 threat environment and highlights practical insights emerging asset managers need to protect portfolios, operations, and long-term strategy.

Ian Bowell

Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (vCISO), Thrive

SESSION A: Regulatory Workshop

A focused session on the latest regulatory developments for alternative managers, covering what’s changing, what’s ahead, and how to stay compliant without slowing innovation.

SESSION B: Entering the Market: Regulatory Hosting, Fund Incubation, and the FCA Authorisation Journey

SESSION C: To be announced 

Operational discipline is critical as managers scale. This session explores how firms can build efficient, resilient, and cost-effective infrastructure, covering smart resourcing, scalable technology, and vendor strategies to support sustainable growth amid rising regulatory and investor demands.

Paul Vandenberghe

COO, Black Arc Capital

A practical discussion on how managers can build strong BD and IR foundations from the outset, covering targeted outreach, disciplined pipelines, and clear, consistent investor communication to drive early traction and long-term relationships.

Jenny Ngan

Head of Business Development, Investor Relations & Marketing, Maat Invest

Tara Skinner

Head of Business Development & Investor Relations, Regents Gate

Barry Thomas

Partner & Managing Director, Numeus

Lara Visentin

Sibylla