Main Conference Day 1Monday, 26 October 2026 - US/Pacific

In this session, we will explore how the regulatory landscape for alternative investment firms is evolving under the new administration and what these changes mean for operations, compliance and business strategy. Our panel of experts will discuss the policy shifts, regulatory priorities and market developments shaping the industry, and how firms can position themselves to respond with confidence.

Key learnings will be:

To understand how the changing regulatory landscape is creating new risks and opportunities for alternative investment firms

Explore the implications of shifting policy priorities, rulemaking and global regulatory developments

Learn how leading firms are adapting their governance, compliance and operating models to stay ahead of regulatory change

In this session, we will explore how AI is reshaping the cybersecurity and privacy landscape, creating new opportunities for innovation while introducing new risks for alternative investment firms. Our panel will examine how organisations can safely adopt AI, protect sensitive data, strengthen cyber resilience and build governance frameworks that balance innovation with security and regulatory compliance.

Key learnings

• Understand the emerging cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with AI adoption, including data security, third-party AI tools and evolving cyber threats
• Explore how firms are strengthening governance, risk management and data protection frameworks to support the responsible use of AI
• Learn practical strategies for building cyber resilience while maintaining regulatory compliance and protecting sensitive information

With examination priorities continuing to shift, firms must stay ahead of an increasingly sophisticated regulatory environment. Hear directly from regulators and industry experts as they discuss what the SEC is focusing on, the operational and compliance issues attracting the greatest scrutiny, and how firms can best prepare for future examinations.

Key learnings

• Understand the latest SEC examination priorities and emerging areas of focus
• Hear how leading firms are preparing for increasingly detailed regulatory reviews
• Discover practical steps to strengthen governance, documentation and examination readiness

Markets change. Technology evolves. Regulations shift. Uncertainty is no longer an occasional disruption, it's the operating environment.

When the future is uncertain, leadership matters more than ever. This panel explores how leaders create confidence without having all the answers, build trust through change, and foster cultures that enable organizations to adapt, perform, and thrive.

Discussion topics:

• Examine how effective leaders respond when the future is uncertain.
• Discuss leadership behaviors that build trust during change.
• Reflect on the role culture plays in organizational performance.

In this session, we will examine a real-life fraud case, exploring how the fraud unfolded, the warning signs that were missed, and the operational and governance failures that allowed it to happen. Drawing on first-hand experience in fraud investigations and operational due diligence, our speaker will walk attendees through the investigation, the lessons learned and the practical controls firms can implement to reduce risk. Attendees will leave with a better understanding of how to identify red flags, strengthen governance and build a more resilient control environment before issues escalate.