This keynote will examine how governments can translate AI ambition into tangible public value through effective delivery, digital state capacity, trusted governance, and strategic sequencing. It will explore how AI infrastructure, adoption ecosystems, and public trust will shape inclusive growth, national competitiveness, and the future relationship between states and citizens in the AI age. 

Elizabeth Seger

Senior Policy Advisor - AI Policy and Governance, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

Hear from industry leaders on how operations and technology functions at investment managers are evolving as firms strive for greater efficiency, resilience and innovation. This session will examine how next-gen tools are reshaping the engine of an investment manager. Speakers will explore real-world challenges including vendor due diligence, AI deployment, operational risk frameworks, data strategy and optimisation, and highlight actionable takeaways for both senior executives and rising professionals navigating the future of fund management.

Amira Amin

Chief Operating Officer, Liquid Strategies, Magnetar

Jon Freedman

Chief Technology Officer, Capricorn Fund Managers

Amar Kalsi

Senior Analyst, Operational Due Diligence, Albourne

As cyber threats grow in sophistication and frequency, investment managers are under unprecedented pressure to strengthen their operational and technology defences. This panel will examine what keeps CTOs and CISOs awake at night, from targeted phishing and vendor-chain attacks to data leakage, ransomware and identity compromise, and why cybersecurity awareness must extend well beyond the tech team. Speakers will outline practical measures that every firm should consider, along with emerging sound practices for greater resilience.

James Crane

Director of Technology, Park Square Capital

Barney Dalton

Chief Technology Officer, Capula

Mark Dand

Orchard Global

Katherine Garrod

Head of Cyber Security, Marshall Wace

 SESSION A: The AI – Cybersecurity Nexus: Safeguarding the Future of Alternative Investments

Explore how rapid advances in AI are reshaping the cyber threat landscape for asset managers and their ecosystems.

The session examines both sides of the equation -  AI-enabled attacks and the growing role of AI-driven defenses - and how firms can maintain visibility, resilience, and effective risk governance in this evolving environment. Attendees will gain practical, decision-focused insights to help future-proof their strategies and protect their businesses in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Hong Chung

UK Director, Bare Cove Technology

Emily Randall

Founder and CEO, Bare Cove Technology

 SESSION B: Next-Gen Treasury Management: Unlocking Operational Alpha

Explore why leading investment managers are increasingly focusing on the treasury function to drive performance.

This session addresses the specific challenges and opportunities faced by managers across all sizes and strategies, and the tools that can turn a cost centre into an alpha generator. We will examine the dual perspective of funds and prime brokers, demonstrating how transparency and data normalisation will optimise financing relationships for mutual benefit.

Mark Toone

Chief Commercial Officer, Kayenta

As AI becomes embedded across operational, compliance and risk workflows, investment managers face growing pressure to implement governance frameworks that ensure safety, transparency and regulatory alignment. This panel will explore emerging expectations around model validation, data controls, auditability, bias testing, recordkeeping and oversight of AI-enabled vendors and service providers. Speakers will discuss practical roadmaps for deploying AI responsibly while maintaining operational resilience and regulatory confidence.

Francisco Amado-Waters

Head of UK Compliance, Boussard & Gavaudan

Reggie Dodge

UK Compliance Director, Altum Capital Management

Chris Kiew-Smith

EMEA Head of Compliance & Financial Crime, Galaxy Digital

Yasin Sridhar

Senior Compliance, Santander Asset Management UK