April 6 - 9, 2025|The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman

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

Editor's pick: Adopting AI and automation

Head to the main stage on Monday April 7 to hear from Stephen Godino, CIO, Viking Global Investors on the vital role of fund admins in the adoption of AI and automation processes.

The #1 alternative investment operations conference

The leading alternative investment operations conference to meet senior attendees in 2025

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.

Hedge fund networking

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.

The app launches weeks ahead of time, allowing you to see who's attending, send messages and pre-plan meetings weeks in advance.

Discover best practices at leading alternative investment operations conference in 2025

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
Speakers at leading hedge fund conference

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 ExodusPoint Capital Management, Cerberus Capital Management, Pretium, Värde Partners, Bitwise Asset Management, Magnitude Capital, Corbin Capital Partners and Aksia will join…


Speakers at leading hedge fund conference

Where to stay

Check out the superb hotels Grande 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 programme at the leading alternative investment operations conference

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.

New and improved specialist summits for 2025…

Switch between the two summits at your leisure!

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Interview with an industry legend

Meet with Mike Neus, Strategic Advisor and Senior Legal Counsel at Brevan Howard.

Mike has an illustrious career, including General Counsel of ExodusPoint Capital Management and an Adjunct Professor at Fordham Law School, specializing in investment management regulation and compliance. With a background in hedge fund and private equity law, he has held senior legal roles at multiple firms and is an active author and speaker on securities and compliance topics.

Event schedule

GAIM Ops Cayman 2024

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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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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.

CERTIFIED BY THE CPE CERTIFICATION SERVICE

GAIM Ops Cayman is now a CPE certified event.

Attendees can request a CPE certificate after attending the event.