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November 4th, 2026|Convene 810 Seventh Avenue, NYC, USA

Mastering global fund distribution.

Streamlined global investor access and accelerated growth for U.S. Asset Managers.

Gain practical insights and expert strategies for U.S. Asset Managers using European vehicles for seamless global distribution to 70+ countries, covering investors in Europe, the Middle East, LatAm and APAC.


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Practical guidance

A well-structured presentation of the latest top-of-mind topics with helpful practical guidance that new entrants into the European market seeking to forge key relationships and raise capital would find insightful and actionable.

Reasons to attend in 2026

Gain expert insight on the best regulatory, operational and commercial strategies for U.S. managers launching and distributing European-domiciled funds globally.

Understand the latest commercial opportunities in Europe:

  • Raising assets around the world: What are non-US investors looking for? How does buying behavior differ across regions?
  • Setting up European-domiciled funds as a US Manager: Key routes and considerations
  • Bringing private markets exposure to an increasingly broader group of investors; where are we now?
  • Innovation in ETFs: Changing dynamics and opportunities for growth
  • Opportunities in tokenization and digital assets
  • How is AI being used in fund distribution today?

Engage with US managers and experts on the distribution of European-domiciled funds by non-EU managers

  • US managers launching and distributing European-domiciled funds around the world:
    • CEOs, CIOs, CCOs, COOs, CFOs, CROs
    • Heads of Distribution
    • Heads of Product
    • Heads of Compliance
    • Heads of Legal
    • Managing Directors
    • Partners
    • General Counsel
  • Experts on the European landscape; Law firms, 3rd Party Management Companies, Custodians, Administrators, Software Providers, Specialist Advisors

Keep up with key regulatory developments and their impacts on your business:

  • Key European regulatory developments in progress, and those on the horizon
  • AIFMD 2.0; practical implementation, impact
  • The EU Retail Investment Strategy; cost implications, impact on managers; how it impacts your approach in Europe
  • EU Savings and Investments Union; impact for managers
  • UCITS Eligible Assets Directive
  • Pre-marketing and marketing requirements; what kind of activities are in scope? What should salespeople beware of?

Who will you meet and influence?

Types:

Majority: Senior U.S. Asset Managers. Experts in the distribution of European-domiciled funds; 3rd party management companies, regulatory specialists, leading law firms.

Roles:

CEOs, CIOs, Country Heads, Heads of Distribution, Heads of Product, Heads of Compliance, Heads of Legal, Managing Directors, Partners, General Counsel

Geos:

UK, Ireland, Luxembourg, New York, Boston, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Chicago, San Francisco, Texas, Washington, Pittsburgh, Nevada, New Jersey, and more.

Showcase your organization to future clients and partners

Does your firm provide expertise and solutions to US asset managers launching and distributing funds in Europe?

Showcase your expertise on a top-level speaker faculty and market-driven agenda, in front of an audience dominated by senior US asset managers launching and distributing funds in Europe.

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Shaping the future of fund distribution

The discussions were dynamic and relevant, and it was a fantastic opportunity to exchange ideas with peers who are shaping the future of fund distribution between the U.S. and Europe.