By invitation only
December 9, 2026 – New York City
By Invitation Only: The Global FundWomen Week – Nasdaq Tower Illumination
December 9, 2026 – Times Square, 3.30pm – 4.45pm
Join 100WF Global FundWomen Week Committee, in partnership with Allocator Collective to view the iconic Nasdaq Illumination in Times Square showcasing participating FundManagers.
By Invitation Only: The Global FundWomen Week Holiday Mixer
December 9, 2026 – New York City, Koreatown, 6.00pm – 9.30pm
100WF Global FundWomen Week Committee, in partnership with Allocator Collective, invites GPs, LPs, and industry friends to a relaxed holiday gathering!
Think K-Town holiday vibes and a few surprise musical performances by some familiar faces from across the industry. You never know who might take the mic!
Agenda: In-Person
December 10, 2026 – UBS, 11 Madison Avenue, New York City
7.30-8.30AM
Global FundWomen Week Family Office Breakfast by invitation only hosted by UBS GFIW
8:30-9:00AM
Registration & Breakfast
9:00-9:20AM
Opening Remarks
Lauren Burk, Volunteer Chair of GFWW and Managing Director, Head of Investor Relations, FJ Capital Management
Allocator Collective Leadership Team
9:20-10:00AM
The Diversity Studies: What the data tells us and how to move forward
Rebecca Carland, CIO, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation
Kate Nevin, President and Portfolio Manager, TSWII Capital Advisors
10:00-10:20AM
Break
10:20-12:30PM
1:1 Manager Allocator meetings
10:00-10:20AM
Break
12:30-1:45PM
FundWomen: “The Pitch Tank”
The Pitch Tank” is an engaging, high-energy session where managers step into the spotlight. Inspired by Shark Tank, 3 managers will have the opportunity to pitch their ideas to a panel of seasoned allocator judges, followed by judges’ Q&A. A panel of judges will assess the pitches and provide live feedback. The session will culminate in an audience and judge live polling to crown the winner!
Emcee:
Jeremy J. Heer, CFA, Managing Director at the University of Illinois Foundation
Judges:
Anne Marie Fleurbaaij, Managing Director and Co-Head of Marketable Investments at Makena Capital Management
Kim Y. Lew, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Columbia Investment Management Company
Additional judges and presenting managers to be announced
1:45-2:10PM
Transition Time
2:10-3:50PM
Roundtable Discussions sponsored by NAV Fund Services, dakota, Clearstreet, Albourne, Stable, Anchin Baker Tilly & Marex
2:10 – 2:40PM Rotation 1
5mins transition
2:45 – 3:15PM Rotation 2
5mins transition
3:20 – 3:50PM Rotation 3
Esteemed Speakers include:
Mervin Burton — Partner, Research, Beatrice Advisors
Derek Drummond — Head of Strategy – Funds Alpha, State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB)
Cynthia Haidar — Director, Doris Duke Foundation
Rob Rahbari — Senior Investment Officer and Assistant Treasurer, University of Rochester
Sean Olesen — Managing Director, Investments, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Kirk Sims — Managing Director & Head of Emerging Manager Program, Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
Miguel Silva — Associate Investment Manager, California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS)
Ray Thiagarajan — Associate, St. John’s University
Sophia Tsai — Chief Investment Officer, The Wallace Foundation
Yelin Wen — Director, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Chenae W. Edwards – Partner, NEPC
John Claisse, CEO, Albourne
View all speakers & full sessions shortly
3:50-4:20PM
Transition
4:20-5.00PM
Closing Leadership Armchair to be announced
5.00-5.05PM
Closing Remarks
GFWW Volunteer Team
Rehana Farrell, CEO, 100WF
5:05-6.00PM
Closing Reception
*Timing, sessions and speakers are subject to change
Agenda: Virtual
December 7-11, 2026
The webinar access link will be emailed to you in your registration confirmation email.
Details of virtual sessions for 2026 to be announced.
2025 Virtual Agenda
Multi-Family Offices View on Asia Outlook, Investment Opportunities & Portfolio Resilience
- Humphrey Ho, Co-Founder, Helios & Partners Limited
- Denise Hu, Chief Investment Officer. Archer Asia – Rockhampton Management Limited
- Marianne O, Co-Founder and Partner, Lumen Global Investments LLC
Single Family Office Outlook and Role of Emerging Managers
- Mary Ann Griffin, Chief Investment Officer, Salt Creek Capital
- Kate Nevin, President and Portfolio Manager, TSWII Capital Advisors
- Stephanie E. Szymanski, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Lakeview Capital Management
- Emily Wood, Chief Investment Officer, Gilder Office for Growth
- Daphne Dickson, COO, Director of Alternative Investments, SFG Asset Advisors, Moderator
The LP Lens: Emerging Managers in Portfolio Construction
- Sarah Favaro, CFA, Managing Director, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
- Cory Garcia, Investments Director, Children’s Health System of Texas
- Alana Mag, CFA, CAIA, Principal, Investment Research and Operational Due Diligence, Northside Capital Management, LLC
- Marion Chebet, Investment Principal, Private Fund, Moderator
From Pitch to Partnership: Practical Insights for Emerging Managers Raising Capital
- Tom Cheesman, Partner, Stable
- Simrinder Kaur, Director, Investments, Cara Advisory
- Elena Mrost, Investment Officer, UBS
- Libbi Ross, Senior Sales & Client Relations Manager, Mayar Capital, Moderator
Building a PE Fund in Today’s Market: Investor Perspectives
- Cristina Alcaide, Private Equity, Cara Advisory
- Simon Faure, Managing Director, IH International Advisors
- Ulrika Robertsson-Rasheed, Co-Founder & Director, Impactus Partners, 100WF Board Member, Moderator
Fireside Chat with Jim Bethea CIO at West Virginia University Foundation
- Erika Cramer, Partner, CANY Capital LLC
- Jim Bethea, Chief Investment Officer, West Virginia University Foundation