October 22, 2026
Grant Thornton OfficesNew York, NYCHow it works:
The Showcase
- 4 managers present in front of the audience and a panel of allocator judges
- Each manager gets 4 minutes to present and 4 minutes of Q&A with the panel of allocator judges
- The judges score each presentation
- At the end of the day, we’ll announce the "Best Emerging Manager Pitch" according to the judges
The Meetings
- Each showcase manager has their profile highlighted on our event app
- Allocators and advisers review profiles and request as many meetings as they want
- Meetings are held in the networking area at the conference
Application Questions
- What is the name of your fund?
- What is your current Assets Under Management value (AUM)?
- Does your fund qualify as a minority or women-owned business?
- When was your fund established? How long have you been operating?
- What is your fund's investment strategy and focus?
- What is your fund's unique selling proposition (USP) that differentiates you from other emerging managers?
- What specific results or performance metrics can you share that demonstrate your fund's success?
- How would participating in the EMex Americas 2026 Showcase benefit your fund's growth strategy?
- What types of allocators are you most interested in connecting with?