Connecting the world of alternative investment operations in a networking paradise
C-level insights on new operating models, risk management and governance, AI and automation & more...
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senior attendees
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hedge funds, private capital leaders & institutional investors
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C-suite and managing partners
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total managed assets
10,000+
meetings during the event
Commodity Futures Trading Commission speaker confirmed
Commissioner Kristin Johnson will deliver the opening remarks of the AI Summit
The #1 alternative investment operations conference
Who will you meet?
Top investment firms confirmed to attend in 2025 include AQR Capital Management, LLC, Squarepoint Capital, Brevan Howard, Apollo Global Management and Viking Global Investors LP.
Institutional investors confirmed to attend in 2025 include Bessemer Trust, Harvard Management Company, Yale University, Abu Dhabi Investment Council and Aware Super.
Extended networking opportunities
GAIM Ops Cayman is designed to forge new connections and grow existing ones. 700+ senior professionals over 4 days results in 10,000+ invaluable meetings taking place.
Closed-door discussions, interactive speaker Q&A's, dedicated networking breaks, and a host of engaging social events - all helping you grow your network.
ConnectMe app launches weeks ahead of time, allowing you to see who's attending, send messages and pre-plan meetings weeks in advance.
Only the hottest topics
Deep-dive into the hottest topics affecting the industry including:
- How to manage evolving compliance requirements
- New operating models
- Risk management and governance
- Automation and AI
- Examining the future of ODD
150+ esteemed speakers
Only once a year at GAIM Ops Cayman will you hear from so many ops, compliance and due diligence leaders.
Confirmed speakers from CIMA, BlackRock, Pretium, Viking, Brevan Howard, Magnitude Capital, Lighthouse Partners and Apollo will join…
Where to stay
Check out the superb hotels Grand Cayman has to offer.
All within a few minutes walk or drive of the conference. Enjoy island-inspired luxury, incredible beach views and relaxing pools.
VIP program
The GAIM Ops VIP program entitles large institutional investors and SFOs to attend free of charge. If you're a pension fund, endowment, foundation, sovereign wealth fund or single family office, get in touch today. Contact ella.burton@informa.com to apply.
Contact ella.burton@informa.com to apply.
What you can expect this April...
A tour of the most unmissable moments coming up at GAIM Ops Cayman 2025.
New and improved specialist summits for 2025…
Switch between the two summits at your leisure!
NEW AI Summit
The specialist summit will focus on optimizing tech for growth, responsible AI, and building solid data stacks, with insights on AI governance, enforcement, and real-world value creation. Industry leaders, including tech and AI specialists, will share thought leadership on leveraging data and AI to drive better decision-making and future trends.
ODD Summit
This specialist summit will focus on key operational due diligence (ODD) challenges, including vendor due diligence, reputational risk, and digital asset diligence. Industry leaders will share best practices, emerging risks, and strategies for managing compliance, with insights into recent SEC fraud cases and other ODD concerns.
Meet the experts taking to the stage this April...
Fireside chat with Bethany McLean
Bethany McLean is a contributing editor at Vanity Fair and a contributor at Business Insider.
The former Goldman Sachs analyst and nationally bestselling co-author of The Smartest Guys in the Room and All the Devils Are Here digs deep into the financial crisis and business ethics.
Keynote address: Navigating global uncertainty
Vikram Mansharamani is a global trend-watcher, advisor, and author, specializing in risk management and spotting opportunities. He has worked worldwide and often comments on global business disruptions. His insights have appeared in major publications, and he has been recognized as one of LinkedIn's Top Voices. Vikram advises executives on navigating global risks and opportunities. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2022 and authored Think For Yourself and Boombustology. He holds degrees from MIT and Yale and previously lectured at Harvard.
Event schedule
Partner with us in 2025
GAIM Ops Cayman welcomes 700+ leading operations, compliance and ODD leaders in North America.
Take a leading role in 2025 by participating in a conversation on stage, hosting a networking event or showcasing your brand through exhibition opportunities.
Email Eric Franklin for more information.
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