Shaping the future of global alternative investment operations
Connect with 700+ C-suite and senior leaders in ops and compliance.
Celebrating 20 years of excellence.
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senior leaders in ops and compliance
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hedge funds, private capital leaders & institutional investors
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The #1 global alternative investment operations event
Who will you meet?
GAIM Ops Cayman brings together 700+ leading COOs, CFOs, CCOs, GCs, Heads of ODD and more to discuss trends, challenges and expertise.
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, and Abu Dhabi Investment Council.
Extended networking opportunities
GAIM Ops Cayman is designed to forge new connections and grow your existing ones.
Join 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 ConnectMe app launches weeks ahead of time, allowing you to see who's attending, send messages and pre-plan meetings weeks in advance.
Get the latest market intelligence
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
Gain access to industry leaders and innovators through a dynamic mix of interactive formats, including main stage presentations, roundtable discussions, and focused track sessions.
In 2025, speakers from CIMA, BlackRock, Pretium, Viking, Brevan Howard, Magnitude Capital, Lighthouse Partners and Apollo took to the stage.
Why Cayman?
The Cayman Islands is the world's leading domicile for alternative investment funds. It attracts significant global capital and is recognized for its commitment to best international practices.
Explore this exceptional island, featuring hotels with beach views, peaceful pools, and outstanding gastronomy.
Combine business opportunities with an unforgettable experience.
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.
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Specialist summits. Specialist connections.
Switch between the two summits at your leisure!
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.
Stand out from the crowd
Be seen by 700+ leading operations, compliance and ODD leaders in alternatives.
Host a networking event. Showcase your brand through the exhibition. Demonstrate your expertise by speaking on stage.
Email eric.franklin@informa.com for more information.
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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.