9-10 February 2026
Hedge Fund
Emerging Managers COO
Summit | Europe
The Grove, Hertfordshire
Bringing together leaders from the hottest emerging and boutique funds in Europe
The Hedge Fund Emerging Managers COO Summit is an exclusive retreat for senior operational executives from Europe’s most dynamic and innovative start-up, small, and mid-sized fund managers.
The Summit offers hedge fund leaders a unique opportunity to learn, share, and network with their peers, gaining insights into how others are navigating the latest challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.
Featuring expertly researched content, engaging debates, and exceptional networking opportunities, it is an unmissable annual fixture to benchmark, discuss, and challenge in a retreat environment.
Connecting emerging hedge fund leaders
Strictly by invitation, the Summit is an exclusive meeting point for senior operational executives from firms with under $1bn AUM. It will bring together COOs, CFOs, General Counsels, and CTOs for a packed agenda focused on the issues, topics, and trends specifically affecting boutique and emerging managers. Coupled with extensive networking opportunities enabling attendees to connect with peers and build their network.
Attending firms in 2026 include:
Acer Tree Investment Management, Boerboel, Copper Street Capital, Enko, Fern Ridge Capital, Fountain Square Asset Management GmbH, Ironshield Capital, Isabella Capital, KLI Asset Management, Milltrust International, Nickel Digital Asset Management, Northlight Group, Odin Capital Management, Otus Capital Management, and many more!
Expected numbers
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180+
Attendees
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150+
Managers
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10+
Hours of content
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6+
Hours of networking
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40
Speakers
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Content highlights
The Hedge Fund Emerging Managers COO Summit prides itself on delivering an agenda that tackles the key topics, issues and opportunities affecting the sector. To ensure we meet this objective, the event is shaped with the help of our advisory board guaranteeing that the event has its finger on the industry pulse and is an effective learning and networking experience for all attendees.
The event will be held under Chatham House Rule enabling senior executives to share openly, debate ideas, and connect meaningfully with their peers.
Topics include: ⤑ Mapping the client Journey: From first ticket to long-term partnership ⤑ Institutional investor 2.0: Rise of the multi-managers ⤑ Separately Managed Accounts: The death of commingled startups? ⤑ AI: Managing and capitalising on a generational shift ⤑ Beyond the first fund: Strategising for scalable growth |
2026 Speakers include
We have lined up some of the industry’s leading names, external experts, and thought-leaders for the 2026 agenda.
London’s Country Retreat
The Hedge Fund Emerging Managers COO Summit will be hosted at the luxurious five-star resort, The Grove.
Set in 300 acres of rolling Hertfordshire countryside and the former home of the Earls of Clarendon, the hotel has been lovingly restored and is now home to 214 luxurious bedrooms and suites, an award-winning spa, championship golf course and restaurants, as well as 300 acres of formal gardens and woodland.
Delegates will benefit from a complimentary one-night stay at The Grove (subject to availability).
Become a sponsor
The Hedge Fund Emerging Managers COO Summit gives the opportunity to network and build relationships with the people who matter most to your organization.
Sponsoring the exclusive Summit enables you to position your brand at the heart of the European hedge fund sector, giving you direct access to operational leaders from emerging and innovative funds.
There are a range of sponsorship packages available to fit your budget and objectives.
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