Emerging Managers Forum
23 OCTOBER 2026 | LONDON
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A private forum designed exclusively for emerging fund managers navigating the challenges of launching, fundraising for and scaling investment funds.
Friday, 23 October 2026
09:00 to 13:00
EY office, 1 More London Place, London, SE1 2AF (map)
Free
To help us create a relevant and valuable forum, attendance is reserved for emerging fund managers and places are subject to approval.
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Why Attend?
Expert access
Take part in expert-led breakout groups, with opportunities to ask questions & explore the issues most relevant to you.
Peer perspective
Join small Chatham House peer discussions to exchange experiences, challenges & practical perspectives.
Practical insight
Gain practical perspectives on the opportunities & challenges facing emerging managers.
Meaningful connections
Build relationships with fellow emerging managers & industry professionals through a highly interactive, discussion-led format.
Is the Forum for you?
The Emerging Managers Forum is designed for founders, senior leaders and investment professionals at emerging and growing fund management firms.
If you are launching a fund, raising capital, building your operating model or looking to scale, join us to gain practical insight, connect with industry experts and exchange perspectives with fellow emerging managers.
Agenda
09:00 - 09:30 >
09:30 - 09:35 >
09:35 - 10:10 >
10:10 - 10:25 >
10:25 - 11:10 >
11:10 - 11:25 >
11:25 - 12:10 >
12:00 - 12:50 >
12:50 - 13:00 >
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
Registration, breakfast and informal networking.
Welcome Remarks
Ove Svejstrup, EY CI Head of Clients & Industries, Assurance Partner & GIFA Executive Committee Member.
Fireside Chat with the British Business Bank
A candid conversation with Axe Ali and David Hourican exploring the successes and challenges they have seen first time managers face, the lessons that can be learned from those experiences and what emerging managers should be thinking about as they build and grow.
Coffee Break
Refreshments and networking.
Breakout Sessions | Round One
Join your first pre-selected expert-led session for practical discussion and Q&A.
Coffee Break
Refreshments and networking.
Breakout Sessions | Round Two
Join your second pre-selected expert-led session for practical discussion and Q&A.
Chatham House Peer Group Discussions
Small, facilitated groups of 8 to 10 emerging managers sharing the challenges they are facing, exchanging experiences and discussing practical approaches in a confidential setting.
Closing Remarks
Meet the Speakers
DAVID HOURICAN
Interim CEO,
British Business Bank
AXE ALI
Global Head of Fund Advisory & Private Markets, EY
ED STUBBINGS
Founder, Ternion Alternatives & Global Emerging Manager Institute
JAMES SARGENT
Co-Head, Private Funds Group, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP
BEN LLOYD
Partner,
1818 Venture Capital
AGATA MACKAY
Senior Compliance Associate & MRLO, Midmar
FURTHER SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED
Frequently asked questions
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