GAIM Ops Cayman
April 19 - 22, 2026
The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

Connections that matter.
Experiences you won't forget.
Networking like nowhere else.

It's easy to make connections in Cayman

Hedge fund networking

Evening Cocktail Receptions

April 19 & 20 | 5:00pm

Connect, celebrate and forge lasting partnerships from the moment you arrive in Grand Cayman. Spend your evenings enjoying top-level networking, drinks and canapes, set against a backdrop of the Ritz-Carlton.

Hedge fund networking discussions

Women in Ops and Compliance gathering

April 20 | 3:00pm

Join fellow operations professionals as we celebrate the extraordinary women shaping the alternative investment industry.

This gathering offers a unique opportunity to grow your network and connect with hundreds of like-minded women, all committed to building a more inclusive and equitable industry. Don’t miss this chance to be part of the movement!


Hedge fund drinks

Annual Party on the Beach

April 21 | 4:35pm

Following a day of networking and connecting with new colleagues, come together at the stunning Seven Mile Beach for refreshing cocktails, delicious cuisine, and lively music.

Hedge fund networking event

Join a small group discussions

Exchange insights with your peers, ask questions and make suggestions.

Join up to 20 people to discuss specific business challenges. Two presenters will share their challenges in rapid-fire format and then the room will have an opportunity to ask questions, offer insights and suggestions that may assist the presenter.

The rooms are run under the Chatham House Rule. Please note this will be invite only.

Open to all

A taste of what's to come

Experience elite dining at The Ritz-Carlton.

Start your day with refreshing juices, smoothies, and a made-to-order omelette station.

Throughout the week, amazing locally-sourced lunches will be served, including a fresh sushi station on Day 2.


Hedge fund networking

Speaker hosted lunches

Our legendary lunches are where we delve deeper into the pressing industry topics.

Discussions in 2025 included regulatory overreach on AI and beyond, fund restructuring – issues to consider, best practice in risk management and so much more.

Topics include: portfolio valuation, GP and LP vendor relationships, ODD, outsourcing risks, cyber risk management and AI.

Supercharge your networking with the app

The app launches weeks ahead of the event, giving you the time you need to login, set up your profile and pre-plan your time in Monaco.

App launch 3 weeks before the event

The early bird catches the worm.

The app launches three weeks ahead of the event and everyone on the registration list by that point will be added, opening the door to start networking weeks early.

Your fast-track route to arrive in Grand Cayman with a diary full of meetings.

Build your network

With 700+ attendees, it can be hard to speak to everyone you're interested in building a connection with.

Use the app's enhanced filtering to find exactly who you want to meet, add them to a list of prospects, send messages and arrange meetings ahead of time.

Use peer-to-peer scanning during the event to swap contact info in seconds. Download your list of connections to follow up with after.

Plan your time

The app is easily the best way to plan your time and make sure you get the most out of attending.

  • View the agenda, save your favourite sessions and build a personalised diary for the event
  • Check out speaker profiles
  • Use live polling and Q&A functionality to interact with speakers on stage

Find your way around

Time is of the essence. That's why we've upgraded the app to include an AR navigation feature - helping you see exactly how to get from point A to point B.

Find out where sponsor stands are, which room your next session is in and where the networking events are taking place.

Kevin Quirk

Principal

Casey Quirk, Deloitte Consulting LLP

GAIM Ops Cayman is the largest gathering of senior ops professionals coming from all over. I don't know anywhere else you can interact with this level of people.

Make your mark in Cayman

Do you want to engage with a specific group of attendees?

There are limited opportunities for sponsors to host their own breakfasts, lunches, private dinners or drinks.