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UCITS & AIFMD Dublin
13 May 2026
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
13 May 2026|Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin

UCITS & AIFMD Dublin

The new era for asset management in Dublin.

Optimise your competitive edge in the changing fund distribution landscape.

Connect with industry leaders to uncover the best regulatory, operational and investment strategies for your business in the evolving environment - from an Irish perspective.

Silvia Nani

Head of Sustainability & Product Manager

Fineco Asset Management

The UCITS & AIFMD Conference in Dublin was very well organised and particularly well attended by managers and other operators this year. I was impressed with the quality of the panels' discussions. Everything was taken care in the detail in a very professional manner so well done to the team once again!

Reasons to attend in 2026

Reunite with the industry in Dublin face-to-face. Make connections that matter:

Optimise your distribution, regulatory, operation and investment strategies by connecting face-to-face with senior decision-makers and industry leaders, including an asset manager majority:

  • Global and boutique asset managers
  • Regulatory authorities, industry associations
  • 3rd party ManCos
  • Distributors
  • Law firms
  • Platforms, software solutions
  • Custodians & depositary banks
  • Compliance advisory

Understand the latest commercial challenges and opportunities in Dublin and beyond:

  • Latest geopolitical developments; key risks and their impact on investments, launches, and operations
    • Navigating tariffs and trade uncertainties
  • Distribution opportunities in and outside the EU; penetrating new markets
    • How to reach different client segments that can’t be accessed via traditional channels
  • Emerging trends in ETFs: what’s new?
  • How are asset managers leveraging tokenisation?
  • How AIFMs and ManCos are using AI today, and their plans for the future

Keep up with key regulatory developments impacting your business:

  • CBI initiatives and priorities for 2026/7; impact on managers and the broader industry
    • Drive for Ireland to be more competitive; expectations, initiatives and outlook
  • AIFMD II implementation; How are managers responding?
  • Savings Investment Union updates; How are different firms and countries approaching it?
  • Eligible Assets Directive update
  • Is an EU “super regulator” on the horizon? Potential impact for Ireland

Who attends?

Network with senior asset managers, regulatory specialists and distribution experts at the networking lunch and drinks reception. Reconnect with the industry and make connections that matter to the future of your business.

Companies:

The audience is primarily made up of global and boutique asset managers distributing funds in Europe. Other attendees include 3rd party ManCos, law firms, regulators, audit firms, custodian and depositary banks, compliance advisors, industry associations.

Roles:

Senior decision-makers including Board advisors, C-Suite, country heads, heads of distribution, compliance and risk management, legal and regulatory affairs, investment and portfolio management, product, strategy, ESG, ETFs, operations, fund registration, fund structuring, sales.

Showcase your firm to future clients and partners

Does your firm provide expertise and solutions to asset managers and funds based in Ireland?

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

Get in touch to discuss speaking, branding and exhibition opportunities at UCITS & AIFMD conferences.

Demonstrate your continued professional development

Attendance at this conference may be used to claim CPD from your professional body.

Informa is the world’s leading provider of CPD and CPE certification. Attending this conference will allow you to gain practical and methodical skills to develop your professional knowledge. Upon request, receive a certificate of attendance to facilitate your CPD submission with your professional membership organisation.