February 12, 2026
Hedge Fund
Emerging Managers
COO Summit | US
Convene 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York
Bringing together leaders from the hottest emerging and boutique funds in North America
The Hedge Fund Emerging Managers COO Summit | US is an exclusive event for senior operational executives from North America’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 an intimate 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 brings 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 networking opportunities enabling attendees to connect with peers and build their network.
Attending firms in 2026 included:
Arbiter Partners, Prelude Capital, Exome Asset Management, Sandglass Capital Advisors, Lloyd Harbor Capital Management, Spring Valley Asset Management, AREX Capital Management, and many more!
2026 in numbers
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115+
Attendees
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90+
Managers
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6+
Hours of content
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5+
Hours of networking
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25+
Speakers
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Content highlights
The Hedge Fund Emerging Managers COO Summit | US 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 was held under Chatham House Rule enabling senior executives to share openly, debate ideas, and connect meaningfully with their peers.
2026 topics included: ⤑ Raising the bar: Emerging manager readiness for today’s IDD & ODD demands ⤑ Inside the allocation shift: Multi-manager demand for emerging strategies ⤑ Separately Managed Accounts: The new normal? ⤑ The emerging manager’s capital raising ‘how to’ guide ⤑ Fireside chat: 10 things I wish you’d told me ⤑ Capital raising in 2026 and beyond - getting ahead of the game |
2026 Speakers included
We lined up some of the industry’s leading names and thought-leaders for the 2026 agenda.
Be part of the conversation
The Hedge Fund Emerging Managers COO Summit | US 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 US 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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