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GAIM Ops West
October 5 - 8 2025
Waldorf Astoria Monarch BeachDana Point CA
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Main Conference Day 2 - US/Pacific

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8:20am - 9:20am
Breakfast
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
9:20am - 9:25am
Chair's remarks
  • Patrick Henning - Chief Deputy Treasurer, California State Treasurer
9:25am - 10:10am
How AI is reshaping operational due diligence and fund operations in the alternative investment space
  • Glenn Hopper - AI Solutions Consultant, Author and Lecturer
10:10am - 10:55am
Digital Assets & Illicit Finance: Insights from the FBI’s Front Lines

Join Brandon Tabbal from the FBI’s Virtual Assets Unit as he provides a real-time overview of the evolving digital asset landscape from a law enforcement perspective. This session will cover key trends in virtual currency-related crime, the rise of illicit finance risks such as money laundering and fraud, and the critical red flags that operational and compliance teams need to watch for. Attendees will gain practical guidance on strengthening internal controls and collaborating effectively with regulators and law enforcement to safeguard their firms.

  • Brandon Tabbal - National Asset, FBI
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
10:55am - 11:25am
Coffee break
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
11:25am - 11:55am
Panel: Spotlight on managers, making efficiencies and driving strategic growth

Learn how to build teams that are engaged, empowered, and aligned. This session explores the shift from storytelling to active involvement, fostering belonging, and leading with empathy to drive lasting performance.

  • Michele Clifford - COO, Toronado Capital Management
  • Luke Sedler - Director of Operational Due Diligence, BlackRock
  • Jordan Herman - Analyst | Operational Due Diligence, The University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Management Company
11:55am - 12:25pm
Fireside chat: Critical collaboration: how teambuilding can determine your survival
  • Kayle Watson - Ex Seal Platoon Commander, US Navy
  • Suzan Rose - Senior Advisor, Government and Regulatory Affairs, AIMA
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
12:25pm - 1:25pm
Lunch
Showing 3 of 3 Streams
1:25pm - 1:30pm
Chair's remarks
1:30pm - 2:00pm
The global regulatory market structure for digital assets
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Focus on compliance and analytics tools for digital assets
1:25pm - 1:30pm
Chair's remarks
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Creating value and efficiencies through automation
  • Ted Hill - General Partner and CFO, B Capital Group
  • Erin Simpson - Managing Director, Wilshire Funds Management
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Using AI in due diligence
1:25pm - 1:30pm
Chair's remarks
1:30pm - 2:00pm
New operational models
  • Mark Russo - General Counsel, ZAIS Group
  • Dave Poulten - Partner, INCEPTIV
2:00pm - 2:30pm
Adapting to new AML requirements
  • Christie Oberg - Chief Compliance Officer, AB CarVal
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
2:30pm - 2:55pm
Coffee break
Showing 3 of 3 Streams
2:55pm - 3:25pm
Focus on ODD best practice when managing digital assets
3:25pm - 3:55pm
Examining the tax implications of digital assets
3:55pm - 4:25pm
The outlook for digital assets in Trump 2.0
  • Ayesha Kiani - COO, MNNC Group
  • Daniel Austin - Head of U.S. Markets Policy and Regulation, AIMA
2:55pm - 3:25pm
Where and how to leverage AI
  • Robert Snetiker - Chief Compliance Officer, Deerfield Management Company,
  • Erin Lavelle - Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, Flight Deck Capital
  • Connor Aller - Director of Investment Operations and Analytics, Corbin Capital Partners
3:25pm - 3:55pm
Leveraging AI and Synthetic Data for Smarter Investment Screening: A Practical Approach
3:55pm - 4:25pm
Out of the box perspective – how AI is driving efficiencies in other industries
  • Jiorjio Fetterman CPA - Chief Financial Officer, Clairmont Capital Group, LLC
2:55pm - 3:25pm
Focus on cyber risk - Inside the mind of an ethical hacker
3:25pm - 3:55pm
Focus on private equity valuations
3:55pm - 4:25pm
Focus on bolstering talent
4:25pm - 4:30pm
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