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The Forum agenda
Thursday 09/28/2017
9:10 am - 9:15 amOpening remarks [More Info]
Moderator: Susan Barreto, editor at large, HFM Global
9:15 am - 10:00 amThe Macro View: What’s Next for Hedge Funds? [More Info]
Michal Dziegielewski, director of investment research, FQS Capital Partners
Michael Mackey, CIO, Kingdon Capital
Michelle Noyes, managing partner, AIMA
Bill Park, head of investment risk & strategy, UBS Hedge Fund Solutions
Moderator: Susan Barreto, editor at large, HFM Global
10:00 am - 10:45 amThe Investors’ View: Investing in a Low-Volatility, Alpha-Hungry World [More Info]
Aoifinn Devitt, CIO, Chicago Policemen's Annuity and Benefit Fund
Jonathan Miles, managing director, Wilshire Consulting
Dan Schatzman, director of hedge fund research, Wolfson Group
Mariela Vargova, SVP | Sustainability and Impact Investments, Rockefeller & Co.
Moderator: Jasmin Leitner, head of content, HFM InvestHedge
10:45 am - 11:15 amCoffee Break and Networking
11:15 am - 12:00 pmSTREAM SESSIONS
11:15 am - 12:00 pmFireside Chat: Compliance Checks and Balances in the Information Age [More Info]
Greg O’Driscoll, partner & head of funds, Grant Thornton Cayman
Derek Delaney, managing director, DMS Investment Management Services (Europe)
11:15 am - 12:00 pmStream II: Alternatives to Alternatives [More Info]
Andrew Beer, managing partner & co-portfolio manager | Dynamic Beta, Beachhead Capital
Eric Burl, head of Americas, Man Group
Tim Ng, CIO, Clearbrook Investment Consulting
Moderator: Miles Kruppa, staff writer, HFM Absolute Return
12:00 pm - 12:45 pmKeynote [More Info]
Dale West, senior managing director, Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Moderator: Jasmin Leitner, head of content, HFM InvestHedge
12:45 pm - 1:45 pmLunch and Networking
1:45 pm - 2:30 pmSTREAM SESSIONS
1:45 pm - 2:30 pmStream I: Credit Strategies for the Long Term [More Info]
Jonathan Berger, CEO & CIO, Birch Grove Capital
Charmaine Chin, managing director, K2 Advisors
Cara Roche, senior portfolio manager, ZAIS Group
Matthew Rothfleisch, CEO & CIO, Rotation Capital
Tom Williams, CIO | Pine Grove Funds, Man FRM
Moderator: Ortenca Aliaj, senior reporter, HFM Absolute Return
1:45 pm - 2:30 pmStream II: The Ins and Outs of Managed Accounts [More Info]
Andrew Lapkin, CEO, HEDGEMARK
Vinod Kurup, CIO, Pine Street
Jon L. Stein, CEO, Kettera Strategies
Moderator: Jasmin Leitner, head of content, HFM InvestHedge
2:30 pm - 3:15 pmInvestHedge Hall of Fame [More Info]
Jane Buchan, CEO, PAAMCO
Nicolas Campiche, CEO, Pictet Alternative Advisors
Tracy McHale Stuart, managing partner & CEO, Corbin Capital Partners
David Saunders, founding managing director, K2 Advisors
Paul Zummo, CEO & CIO, JP Morgan
Moderator: Susan Barreto, editor at large, HFM Global
3:15 pm - 3:45 pmCoffee Break and Networking
3:45 pm - 4:30 pmBacking Tomorrow’s Talent [More Info]
Adil Abdulali, president & chief science officer, MOV37
Scott Schweighauser, managing partner, Borealis Strategic Capital Partners
James Waldinger, founder & CEO, Artivest
Moderator: Jasmin Leitner, head of content, HFM InvestHedge
Ed Robertiello, CIO, Blueprint Capital Advisors
4:30 pm - 5:30 pmThe Future of FoHFs [More Info]
Benjamin Appen, founding partner, CEO and co-chair of the Investment Committee, Magnitude Capital
John Bailey, founder & CEO, Spruce Investment Advisors
Marty Gross, founder & CEO, Sandalwood Securities
Mattia Nocera, managing director & CIO, Belgrave Capital
Robert Zellner, senior partner & deputy CIO, Corbin Capital Partners
Moderator: Susan Barreto, editor at large, HFM Global
5:30 pm - 6:30 pmDrinks and Networking