Summit DayMonday, 16 March 2026

What is driving hedge funds to expand further into private markets? How are hedge funds leveraging their expertise in public markets to succeed in the private space? What do hedge funds bring to the compared to traditional private markets players? What opportunities exist for collaboration between hedge funds and private equity firms? What are the long-term implications of hedge funds’ growing presence in private markets for the industry?

How are LPs evaluating hedge fund allocations to ensure they align with portfolio objectives? What are the key considerations for balancing the higher fees and complex structures of hedge funds with their potential rewards? What emerging trends and strategies are shaping the evolving relationship between LPs and hedge funds? As LPs seek more nimble and innovative solutions, what role will hedge funds play in the future?

What macroeconomic indicators do hedge funds look at to predict future market movements? How does the hedge fund worldview differ from other investment strategies? Why are hedge funds increasingly betting short, and what factors are driving their expectations of a market correction? How do hedge funds identify opportunities in short-selling during periods of market peaks? Are the current market peaks sustainable, or are we heading toward a downturn?

How has recent market volatility created opportunities for hedge funds to outperform? With rates staying higher for longer, will we see sustained higher returns from hedge funds? What specific strategies have hedge funds employed to thrive in uncertain conditions and deliver value to LPs? With competition for assets intensifying and firms look for smarter ways to entice investors, are we going to see downward pressure on fees?