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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 - PT (Pacific Time, GMT-08:00)

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Main Conference Day 2 - PT (Pacific Time, GMT-08:00)
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8:00am - 8:55am
Breakfast
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
9:20am - 9:25am
Chair's remarks
9:25am - 10:15am
The CCO panel
  • Ginger Norman - General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer, Empyrean Capital Partners
  • Sarah Pikover - Chief Compliance Officer and Director of Operations, 137 Ventures
  • Patrick Hunnius - GC & CCO, Silver Rock Financial LP
  • Jennifer Pearson - Chief Human Resources Officer and Employment Counsel, Deerfield Management
10:15am - 11:00am
From trailblazers to trendsetters – empowering the women collective

Of the many male-dominated systems, the alternative investment industry poses unique challenges for empowering women in leadership. Join this dynamic discussion featuring trailblazing ‘queens’ who have overcome barriers and successfully navigated predominantly male industries to make a positive impact in the world. They will share their insights and experiences on innovative leadership practices and how they have learned to claim their power through strategic allies and partners. Most importantly, learn how each of us can use our power for good in advancing and empowering women - not just within the alternative investment sector - but in all sectors.

  • Sylvia Kim - Founder and CEO, Rebel for Good
  • Sharon Prince - Founder and CEO, Grace Farms Foundation
  • Emna Ghariani - Co-founder Operations & Product, The Bridge
  • Lisa Bhathal Merage - Chief Impact Officer and Managing Partner, Revitate
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
11:00am - 11:30am
Coffee break
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
11:30am - 12:30pm
Risk management workshop – transforming risk to profit
  • Aaron Simkovich - Managing Director and CFO, Maranon Capital
  • Jorge de Lafuente - Director, Operational Due Diligence, Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company
  • Michael Anastasio - Risk Management and Business Resilience Leader in the Asset Management, Hedge Fund industry
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
12:30pm - 1:55pm
Lunch
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
1:55pm - 2:00pm
Chair’s remarks
2:00pm - 2:30pm
How the fundraising environment is prompting investment managers to become platform driven
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Operations leadership in action – a conversation
3:00pm - 3:30pm
Panel – Action points on cybersecurity
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Coffee break
Showing 1 of 1 Streams
4:00pm - 4:20pm
The intersection of finance and philanthropy
4:20pm - 5:00pm
From rulemaking to enforcement – everything you need to know
5:00pm - 5:45pm
Speaker Hosted Roundtables
5:45pm - 5:50pm
End of day 2
Main Conference Day 1
NextMain Conference Day 3 - Talent Development Workshop
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