October 9, 2024

iConnections and MFA Announce Distinguished Speakers and Critical Topics for Global Alts Miami 2025

Robyn Grew, Jean Hynes, Howard Marks, Michael Ovitz, David Rubenstein and Robert Smith to Address Crucial Investment Themes at World’s Largest Capital Raising and Alternative Investment Event

NEW YORK & WASHINGTON, D.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iConnections, the leading financial technology platform connecting asset allocators and investment managers, and MFA, the trade association representing the global alternative asset management industry, today unveiled an exceptional roster of speakers and critical themes for the inaugural joint Global Alts Miami Conference. The event, designed to accelerate and inspire investment to advance the world, is scheduled for January 27-30, 2025, at the Miami Beach Convention Center and will be the largest and most comprehensive capital raising event, convening firms with over $20 trillion in assets.

Global Alts Miami, which for the first time will bring together iConnections’ and MFA’s flagship capital raising and business development events is expected to attract over 6,000 attendees. The nearly 200 confirmed speakers, include:

  • Gavin Baker, Managing Partner & CIO, Atreides Management
  • Todd Boehly, Co-founder, Chairman, and CEO, Eldridge Industries
  • Elizabeth Burton, Client Investment Strategist, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
  • Brad Gerstner, Founder and CEO, Altimeter Capital
  • Robyn Grew, CEO, Man Group
  • Jennifer Heller, President and CIO, Brandywine Group Advisors
  • Jean Hynes, CEO, Wellington Management Company
  • Meredith Jenkins, CIO, Trinity Church Wall Street
  • Kim Lew, CEO & President, Columbia Investment Management Company
  • Alisa Mall, CIO, DFO Management
  • Howard Marks, Co-Chairman, Oaktree
  • Peter Muller, Founder and CEO, PDT
  • Michael Novogratz, Founder and CEO, Galaxy
  • Michael Ovitz, Co-Founder, Creative Artists Agency
  • David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman, Carlyle
  • Robert Rubin, Former U.S. Treasury Secretary, Partner, Centerview Partners
  • Robert Smith, Founder, Chairman, and CEO, Vista Equity Partners

“Global Alts Miami represents a new era in alternative investment conferences,” said Ron Biscardi, CEO & Co-Founder of iConnections. “By bringing together iConnections’ technology and network together with MFA’s industry expertise, we’re creating an unparalleled platform for knowledge sharing and relationship building. This event will offer attendees access to the leading alternative asset managers and allocators, content, and networking opportunities in state-of-the-art location.”

Bryan Corbett, MFA President and CEO, added, “This landmark collaboration reflects the dynamism and diversity of today’s alternative investment landscape. By combining MFA’s deep industry expertise with iConnections’ innovative platform, we’re delivering an event that tackles pressing challenges and explores promising opportunities. From the shifting dynamics between public and private markets to the transformative potential of AI, Global Alts Miami will provide attendees with actionable insights and unparalleled networking opportunities.”

The conference will cover a wide range of critical topics across asset classes, including:

  • Mastering the Art of Portfolio Construction
  • Multi-Strategy Platforms: Growing from Strength to Strength
  • Will AI Transform Alternatives?
  • The Rise of the Retail Investor: What’s Next for Alternatives?
  • The Future of Private Credit
  • The Case for PE Secondaries
  • Emerging Trends in Global Real Estate
  • Renaissance Opportunities in Digital Assets
  • VC Trends to Watch in 2025
  • Navigating the CLO Landscape in 2024

iConnections recently launched innovative solutions ‘Roadshows’ and ‘Investor Portal’ which redefine the standards of strategic capital raising and investment processes. These technology-driven solutions offer unprecedented ease and efficiency to streamline meeting logistics and document sharing so investors can focus on building meaningful relationships. Global Alts Miami 2025 will leverage iConnections’ technology platform to facilitate productive capital introduction meetings, while also providing ample networking opportunities, private events and brand activations.

About iConnections

iConnections is a financial technology platform connecting asset allocators and investment managers. The iConnections desktop and mobile app allow allocators to evaluate and engage with relevant managers, who share company information securely on the platform. iConnections hosts its own conferences and powers myriad third-party global investor events. In an increasingly digital world, iConnections has reimagined how the investment industry connects. Visit iconnections.io to learn more.

About MFA

Managed Funds Association (MFA), based in Washington, DC, New York, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA’s mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA has more than 180 member fund managers, including traditional hedge funds, credit funds, and crossover funds, that collectively manage over $3.2 trillion across a diverse group of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors to diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns over time.

For more information about Global Alts Miami and registration details, please visit  [https://iconnections.io/global-alts-miami/]

iConnections Media Contact
Trevor Gibbons, Prosek Partners
Amanda Meador, Prosek Partners
pro-iconnections@prosek.com  


MFA Media Contact
Noah Theran, EVP & MD, Head of Global External Affairs
Raffi Williams, Vice President Communications
News@MFAalts.org

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