Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit AboutMay 4-5 2026, Gurney’s Montauk, New York |
Designed exclusively for fund managers with over $1bn AUM The Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit is an exclusive retreat only open to senior operational leaders from hedge funds managing over $1bn AUM. Purpose-built for C-suite operations, compliance, legal and finance executives, the Summit brings together the industry’s leading executives for two days of insight, connection, and candid discussion. Now in its 8th year, this invitation-only event offers the opportunity to engage in peer-led roundtables, hear panels debate the most pressing topics and learn from fireside chats with leading experts. Held at Gurney’s Montauk, New York, with complimentary accommodation for delegates (subject to availability), the Summit delivers more than just content. Delegates benefit from a host of networking activities designed to foster collaboration and help attendees build last professional relationships. |
What to expect at
the Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit
Every element of the Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit is designed around the opportunities, issues, and challenges facing senior operational leaders from managers with more than $1bn in client assets.
Insight-driven agenda
The agenda addresses the issues that matter most to firms operating at scale: sustaining performance while growing AUM, expanding distribution, product innovation, operational infrastructure, talent strategy, alignment and governance, and positioning for long-term competitiveness. Shaped by With Intelligence research and industry input, sessions are practical, forward-looking and grounded in the lived experience of billion-dollar managers.
Senior perspectives
Hear directly from experienced COOs, operational leaders and industry specialists with first-hand experience of operating large, global hedge funds. Speakers share lessons learned and strategic insight drawn from execution, not theory.
Peer-led discussion
Closed-door roundtables sit at the heart of the day, enabling open and candid discussion on topics such as fee models, jurisdictional strategy, AI implementation and operational set-up. These sessions are designed to support honest peer benchmarking among senior decision-makers.
High-quality networking
Dedicated networking moments including roundtables, lunches, evening drinks, dinner and a boat trip, provide time and space to build relationships with peers navigating similar challenges. The environment is curated to ensure conversations are senior, relevant and commercially meaningful.
A Summit experience like no other
Networking is a critical element of the Hedge Fund Billion Dollar Leaders Summit with opportunities crafted to help you reconnect with industry friends and create relationships with new contacts.
Focused roundtables Participate in open, peer-led conversations on the key topics keeping you up at night and find out how others are tackling them. |
Dinner and post-dinner cocktails The end-of-day one dinner is a standout moment of the Summit and an opportunity to reflect on a packed day. It continues with post-dinner cocktails, a chance to unwind and where the day’s ideas carry on into the night. |
Informal networking Coffee breaks, breakfasts and lunches are more than just a pause in the Summit content, they’re key moments for conversations and connection building |
Who attends?
With over 100 COOs, CFOs, CCOs, and General Counsels from the biggest hedge funds attending, this is your chance to expand your address book and meet peers who can help you to navigate challenges and take advantage of opportunities.
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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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