23-24 September 2025
HFM European Operational Leaders Summit
Fairmont Windsor Park, Berkshire
Where the leaders of the European hedge fund sector connect, share insights and debate the direction of the industry
The HFM European Operational Leaders Summit is an exclusive gathering for senior operational executives from Europe’s most dynamic and innovative hedge funds.
The Summit offers hedge fund leaders a unique opportunity to learn, share, and network with their peers, gaining insights into how others are navigating the latest challenges and opportunities shaping the industry.
Featuring expertly researched content, engaging debates, and exceptional networking opportunities, it is an unmissable annual fixture to debate, discuss and challenge in a retreat environment.
2024: A record breaking year
In September 2024, the HFM European Operational Leaders Summit moved to Windsor for its most successful edition yet, marking its 15th anniversary in style and setting a powerful tone for what’s to come in 2025.
Hosted at a new luxurious 5-star retreat, the Summit welcomed over 360 senior executives, delivering two days of peer-led discussions, high-level networking, and standout experiences that left a lasting impression.
As we look ahead to 2025, the Summit is set to return bigger and better, continuing to push boundaries and connect the operational leaders shaping the future of the European hedge fund landscape.
Who Attends?
Strictly by invitation only, the Summit is an exclusive event bringing together operational leaders from across Europe. This is where the future of the industry gets debated and you'll be in great company.
2024 Attendees Included:
AKO Capital, Alcentra, Algebris Investments, Aon, AXA Investment Management, Brevan Howard, Capital Fund Management, Capula, Cevian Capital, Cheyne Capital, CIFC Asset Management, Cohen and Steets, CPPIB, FifthDelta, Fulcrum Asset Management, ICG, Legal & General Investment Management, Lumyna Investments, Man Group, Millennium, Polar Capital, Polus Capital Management, Qube Research and Technologies, Raymond James, Schonfeld, Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Systematica, TCI Fund Services, TwentyFour Asset Management, XY Capital & many more!
2025 Expected Numbers
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380+
Attendees
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250+
Managers
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10+
Hours of content
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10+
Hours of networking
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45+
Speakers
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2025 speakers include:
We are lining up some of the industry’s leading names, external experts and thought-leaders for the 2025 agenda.
Agenda Highlights
The 2025 Summit features a carefully curated agenda addressing the key challenges and opportunities shaping the sector, crafted with insights from our advisory board to ensure it covers the most pressing topics and themes. Held under the Chatham House Rule, the Summit fosters open, high value discussions in a closed-door environment.
With peer-led sessions, focused roundtables, and curated networking, it offers a confidential, impactful environment for operational leaders to share, learn, and connect.
2025 Topics include: ⤑ Weathering the shifts: Navigating the European macroeconomic landscape in 2025. ⤑ The rise of the tech COO: Ops leadership in a digitally transformed firm. ⤑ Investor expectations reimagined: The evolving role of hedge funds in modern portfolios. ⤑ Global ambitions: Navigating growth, talent, and regulation across borders. ⤑ Breaking silos: Uniting front and back office for a smarter, faster business. |
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