Achieve operational excellence. Fuel your growth in alternatives.
The #1 meeting place on the West Coast for ops and compliance leaders
350+
senior level attendees
150+
from investment mgt firms
90+
institutional investors
100+
C-level executives
Why you should attend GAIM Ops West
The leading alternatives community
GAIM Ops West (Global Alternative Investment Management) brings together 350+ leading COOs, CFOs, CCOs, GCs, Heads of ODD and more to discuss trends, challenges and expertise.
Join operations and compliance leaders from hedge funds, private equity, venture capital and multi-strategy/hybrid funds. Plus the largest community of heads of ODD and operations from US and international institutional investors.
The hottest industry topics
- Risk management and governance
- The global geopolitical landscape
- Leadership and talent management
- The PFAR fallout and the future of rule making
- Focus on AI
- Cybersecurity, data and technology
100+ thought leaders
Get unparalleled access to industry leaders and innovators through a variety of session formats including expertise rooms, roundtables, and private peer-group sessions.
2024 speakers included senior leaders from the BlackRock, Pimco, Shamrock Capital, Oak Hill Advisors, Capstone, SK Capital Partners, Binance, Canyon Partners, LLC and many more.
PLUS, guest speakers from the FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and The White House!
Network your way to success
Build lasting connections at GAIM Ops West.
Meet and compare notes with your peers at the welcome reception, lunch roundtable discussions, small group discussions and end of day networking drinks.
Plus the networking app helps you connect with the people who matter to you before, during and after the event.
Ops & Compliance Summit
A new redesigned summit including curated roundtables. Learn from expert speakers from asset management firms.
Assess topics like protecting the business and enabling growth, the enforcement agenda, embracing tech to enhance reporting and much more ...
What's new in 2025?
GAIM Ops West is heading back to the Waldorf Astoria in Dana Point, CA!
With stunning ocean views, luxurious amenities and world-class service, GAIM Ops West is your must-attend event for this fall.
Discounted hotel rooms are now available, get yours while limited inventory remains.
A glimpse at who's speaking in 2025
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Be seen. Be heard.
We'll provide you with the platform to connect with the senior decision-makers in alternatives compliance and operations on the West Coast.
Raise your profile and connect with industry leaders in California. The opportunities are endless.
Contact eric.franklin@informa.com or call +1 919 280 3282 for more details.

Thank you to our 2024 sponsors and partners
Join these industry leaders in 2025. Contact our team to learn more.