Event
2026 Emerging Manager Forum
Date: 7 October 2026
Time: 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM ET
Location: K&L Gates New York, 599 Lexington Avenue, 32nd Floor, New York, NY 10022
The fundraising landscape continues to evolve, creating new challenges and opportunities for emerging managers. During this event, we will discuss and network with leading investors, fundraisers, and industry professionals.
The program will feature a fireside chat followed by a panel of leading institutional investors and allocators, including representatives from GCM Grosvenor, Churchill Asset Management, MPowered Capital, and Blueprint Capital Advisors.
Topics will include:
- Current fundraising conditions and what investors are looking for today
- How LP due diligence is evolving in a data-driven market
- The growing role of technology and AI in manager sourcing and evaluation
- What differentiates successful emerging managers from the investor perspective
- Building investor relationships before, during, and between fundraising cycles
- Practical strategies for positioning a firm for long-term fundraising success
The program concludes with a networking reception, providing the opportunity to connect with fellow managers, allocators, and industry leaders.
