Future of Asset Management Europe
Overview
The European asset management industry is entering a new era of reinvention. Following a decade of fee pressure, political and regulatory shifts, and rapid advances in digital infrastructure and AI, firms must now make bold strategic choices. From the growing convergence of wealth and asset management to the mainstreaming of private markets, leaders face a radically reshaped investment, distribution, and operational environment.
This flagship event brings together over senior leaders from across the European asset management community to examine the future of the industry. With editorially driven content from the Financial Times and Ignites Europe, the conference offers cutting-edge insights on global competition, business strategy, private markets, technology, sustainability, and the changing role of asset managers in society.
Join us for two days of high-level panels, off-the-record roundtables, keynote interviews and strategic networking, as we define the next phase of European asset management.
Why Attend?
Gain strategic clarity
on the shifting economics of asset and wealth management, from fee models and platform control to geographic competition.
Hear directly from leading CEOs
from Europe’s top asset managers, alternative firms, platforms, and regulatory bodies.
Explore next-gen innovation
in tokenisation, active ETFs, AI-enabled distribution, and digital infrastructure.
Benchmark against peers
on everything from M&A strategy and private market access to sustainability positioning and operational transformation.
Connect with decision-makers
across institutional, retail, and regulatory landscapes — all in one place.
Past Speakers
2026 Themes
Strategic Identity and Operating Models
The future of partnerships, advice-led growth, and client experience. Are asset managers still product manufacturers or becoming digital platform orchestrators?
Private Markets Maturation
Semi-liquid structures, retail access, valuation, risk controls, and regulatory scrutiny. Can private capital continue to scale responsibly and at what cost?
AI, Technology and Data
AI use in distribution, investment, and product development. Cloud migration, infrastructure strategy, and digital sovereignty in Europe.
Policy and Geopolitics
The regulatory future: divergence, deregulatory pressure, and CMU 2.0. What role should asset managers play in defence funding, pension reform, and national capital agendas?
M&A and Industry Consolidation
Private equity, insurer-led roll-ups, and platform acquisitions. What will it take to survive and scale through 2030?
The Future of Product
Active ETF growth in Europe, fund shelf dynamics, and selector expectations. ESG recalibration and stewardship in an age of political scrutiny.
THE SUPER EARLY BIRD
IN-PERSON PASS
Gain access to in-person sessions and networking drinks. Network and connect with your peers.
£1,459
Early bird price £1,819 from 15 May 2026
THE SUPER EARLY BIRD
DIGITAL PASS
Access to live talks, Q&A and video on demand. Join from the comfort of your home or office.
£219
Early bird price £359 from 15 May 2026
The power of in-person networking
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The attendee list boasts the most established network of asset management leaders, financial advisors, business and technology experts.
Build long-lasting and critical business relationships, leaving you with the contacts and strategies needed to stay one step ahead.
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