EMex Americas: The Emerging Manager Exchange
Where visionary managers meet investors.
Connecting EMs with allocators and service providers at the definitive forum for the next generation of top-performing fund managers.
With over 150+ asset managers in the room, it is great opportunity to network, learn and build new connections.
Our 2026 expert speaker lineup includes:
Network with allocators, emerging managers and service providers at the definitive forum for the next generation of top performing fund managers in the Americas.
The forum for the next generation of top performing fund managers in the Americas
Meet with active emerging manager investors
With allocators ranging from family offices to large pension funds and their advisors, participating in this forum is a great opportunity to understand what they look for and to connect with potential backers.
Hear from successful emerging fund managers
Gain insight from successful managers as they give their perspectives on the key factors that give them the edge when launching and growing their fund.
Get involved with substantive allocator discussions
A series of conversations hosted by allocators, with topics such as:
- Being a successful emerging manager in 2026
- The fundraising environment & raising capital
- Developing your fund and operational infrastructure
- Judges’ Discussion: Top 5 ingredients allocators look for
Join debates, discussions and speed networking
- Each manager showcase is followed by Q&A with our judges
- Hear from some of the most exciting funds out there, across all asset classes
- At the end of each session, the top managers will be revealed
Network with allocators, emerging managers and service providers at the definitive forum for the next generation of top performing fund managers in the Americas.
160+
Emerging Asset Managers in attendance. A curated group of top emerging managers of the future, providing plenty of opportunity for building relationships.
30+
Speakers from a highly diverse range of asset classes, allocators and expert service providers.
11+
Years of bringing together emerging asset managers, allocators and solution providers.
The Emerging Manager Showcase 2026
4 of the most exciting emerging managers will take part in 4-minute rapid-fire presentations. Participants have the opportunity to schedule 1-1 meetings with their favorite managers.
At the end of the end of the showcase, a panel of allocator judges will choose 1 "Best Pitch" winner.
2026 themes & key sessions:
Network with allocators, emerging managers and service providers at the definitive forum for the next generation of top performing fund managers in the Americas.