Tuesday 21st November

19:00
Pre-conference Dinner

 

Wednesday 22nd November

08:15 – 09:00
Coffee and Registration in the Sandringham Suite

 

09:00 – 09:10
Welcome & Opening Remarks


09:10 – 09:35
Keynote Speaker: What keeps you awake at night?


09:35 – 09:55
Presentation: Global market outlook: Navigating a paradigm shift
Key market themes remain centred on inflation, monetary policy, and the risk of recession. However, the macro signals are mixed, and the narrative has gyrated between bullish and bearish as investors grapple for direction in a rapidly changing world. Where does the path lead from here and how should schemes think about their asset allocation? Our Global Market Outlook session will share perspectives on the shifting economic paradigm and evaluate the investment opportunities.

Presenter
Ritu Vohora
Investment Specialist, Capital Markets
T. Rowe Price


09:55 – 10:35
Panel: Economics and politics, and delivering great outcomes for scheme members – what is keeping schemes awake at night?
Our esteemed panellists will debate the current economic and political backdrop and what it means for them in their day jobs. How is the current economic uncertainty impacting on scheme planning and decision-making? What are scheme priorities for the next few years and how will the schemes navigate the shifting economic landscape?

Panellists
Robert Branagh
CEO
LPFA

Steve Delo
Trustee
Pan Trustees

Melanie Duffield
Chief Scheme Strategy and Stakeholder Officer
USS


10:35 – 10:55
Interview: Multi strategy alternative credit opportunities

Speaker to be confirmed: Blue Owl

 

10:55 – 11:20
Coffee in the Sandringham Suite

 

11:20 – 11:40
Presentation: Natural capital

Speaker to be confirmed: Nuveen


11:40 – 12:00
Interview: Diversification – How to tweak a portfolio especially from quoted to
private


12:00 – 12:40
Roundtable Discussion: Pensions Dashboards – Communications to members
From April 2023 onwards, every scheme and pension provider will have new legal duties to make their data available to be found on a pensions dashboard, through a rolling programme of staging deadlines. What are the latest challenges and will our industry change for the better?


12:40 – 13:00
Presentation: Thematic investing – diversification and growth in Private Equity Portfolios

Speaker to be confirmed: Federated Hermes

 

13:00 – 14:00
Lunch in the Brasserie Restaurant

 

14:00 – 14:20
Presentation: How equities can play a role beyond climate

Speaker to be confirmed: Lombard Odier


14:20 – 14:40
Interview: Assessing infrastructure projects

Speaker to be confirmed: Principal


14:40 – 15:20
Panel: Real Assets

 

15:20 – 15:45
Coffee in the Sandringham Suite

 

15:45 – 16:05
Presentation: Venture Debt and Growth Funding

Speaker to be confirmed: Unigestion


16:05 – 16:50
Panel: How does diversity increase ROI?


16:50 – 17:10
Presentation: Creating a security assessment for a UK pension scheme

Presenter
Alex Coburn
Co-Founder and Director
ThreeTwoFour


17:10 – 17:20
Devil’s Advocate Summaries


17:40 – 17:45
Chair’s Closing Remarks

 

17:30 – 18:30
Drinks Reception and Canapés


19:00 – 21:00
Dinner in the Library

Thursday 23rd November

08:15 – 09:00
Coffee in the Sandringham Suite

 

09:00 – 09:05
Chair’s Opening Remarks


09:05 – 09:25
Presentation: TBC

Speaker to be confirmed: Pemberton Capital Advisors LLP


09:25 – 09:45
Presentation: Affordable Housing

Speaker to be confirmed: M&G Investments


09:45 – 10:25
Panel: Market Trends

Speaker to be confirmed: J.P. Morgan Asset Management


10:25 – 11:05
Roundtable Discussion: Evaluating Member Options

 

11:05 – 11:25
Coffee in the Sandringham Suite

 

11:25 – 11:45
Interview: The politicisation of net zero and its impact on investment into the low carbon economy
In this interview, we will delve into the politicalisation of net zero and explore the mismatch between long-term investment needs and short-term political cycles. We will also consider how the UK’s expertise in capital allocation to impactful investments can offer a promising sign for global change, shifting the focus from political manoeuvring to societal impact. Join us to explore how we can all have an impact in addressing the net zero movement and build towards a sustainable future.

Speaker to be confirmed: Bluefield Partners


11:45 – 12:20
Panel: The Endgame

Speaker
Louise Farrand


12:20 – 13:00
Panel: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: delivering a better working environment and improving outcomes for pension savers
In this panel our three experts will look at all things DE&I and how getting this right can make for a better workplace and society, and deliver better outcomes for members. We’ll hear from our panelists about why getting this right is important, along with some practical tips that delegates should find useful as they return to their companies and schemes to start embedding change.

Panellists
David Butcher
Trustee and Mindfulness Specialist

Sam Gould
Head of PR and Campaigns
NOW: Pensions


13:00 – 13:10
Devil’s Advocate Summaries


13:10 – 13:15
Chair’s Closing Remarks

 

13:15
Lunch in Hillfield