May 4 - 5, 2026
Hedge Fund
Billion Dollar
Leaders Summit
Gurney’s Montauk, New York
Bringing together leaders from the biggest hedge funds in the world
Formerly known as the HFM Billion Dollar Leaders Summit, the Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit is an exclusive retreat for senior operational leaders from managers with more than $1bn in client assets.
Held in a private setting, the Summit blends off-the-record conversations, expert-led panels, and small-group roundtables, all curated to tackle the most pressing operational, regulatory, and technological priorities facing hedge funds today.
Featuring expertly researched content, engaging debates, and exceptional networking opportunities, it is an unmissable annual fixture to benchmark, discuss and challenge with peers.
Connecting hedge fund leaders
Strictly by invitation, the Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit is an exclusive meeting point for senior operational executives from the largest and most established hedge funds.
It will bring together COOs, CFOs, General Counsels and CTOs for a packed agenda focused on the issues, topics and trends specifically affecting managers with over $1bn AuM. Coupled with extensive networking opportunities enabling attendees to connect with peers and build their network.
It’s a space to step back, exchange ideas, and shape the future of hedge fund operations.
Expected numbers
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100+
Attendees
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40+
Managers
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10+
Hours of content
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8+
Hours of networking
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30+
Speakers
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Content highlights
The Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit features an agenda shaped in partnership with our regional advisory board to reflect the most urgent challenges and strategic opportunities facing operational leaders today.
Held under the Chatham House Rule, the Summit combines peer-led sessions, focused roundtables and curated networking to deliver a confidential, high-impact environment where senior executives can share openly, debate ideas, and connect meaningfully with their peers.
2026 topics include: ⤑ AI arms race - What's real and what's hype? ⤑ The private credit shakeout - Building infrastructure, risk, & institutional readiness ⤑ The 2026 operating model - Build, buy, or reinvent? ⤑ The COO's talent playbook - Competing with banks, tech, & multi-managers ⤑ Future-proof or fade out - Re-engineering business models ⤑ Inside the war room - What CIO's really want from their COO team ⤑ Customization at scale - Are SMA's becoming institutional by default? |
2026 Speakers include
A Hampton’s iconThe Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit returns to the luxury Hamptons resort, Gurney’s Montauk. As the only luxury hotel in the Hamptons located right on the beach, the ocean forms the backdrop for all Summit sessions and networking activities. Delegates will benefit from a complimentary one-night stay at Gurney’s Montauk (subject to availability). |
Be part of the conversation
The Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit is an exclusive retreat for senior operational leaders from managers with more than $1bn in client assets.
Our sponsorship opportunities are designed to maximise meaningful engagement, brand alignment and ROI. Sponsor passes are limited to ensure a high buyer-to-vendor ratio and offer your firm’s representatives quality time and exposure to major decision-makers.
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Secure your attendanceWhether you're looking to benchmark strategies, build influential connections, or elevate your brand with the biggest hedge funds in the world, the Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit is where it happens.
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