SWFI’s Global Wealth Conference (GWC) is an exclusive three-day gathering in London, uniting global asset owners for high-impact discussions, strategic networking, and investment opportunities. This invite-only event fosters practitioner-driven insights, capital access, and meaningful connections within the SWFI network.
Goldsmith's Hall
June 17, 2025
Master and Founding Sponsoring Alderman,
Guild of Investment Managers
Chair of Trustees, Investment Managers' Charitable Trust
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
City of London Corporation
Mansion House
June 18, 2025
Chief Executive, SWFI Global
The global digital and technology sector is being transformed by advancements in Al, cloud computing, and deep tech, creating unprecedented opportunities for institutional investors. As global competition intensifies, investors are deploying capital into digital infrastructure, Al commercialization, and next-generation start-ups. Scaling these innovations globally requires strategic investment in data centers, semiconductor supply chains, and emerging technologies. Institutional investors must navigate evolving regulations, funding gaps, and geopolitical risks to capitalize on high-growth opportunities in the digital and technology sectors. Where are the global tech-related real estate and infrastructure hotspots?
Where are the global tech-related real estate and infrastructure hotspots?
Executive Vice President,
TXSE Group;
Head of TXSE Digital
Former President & Chief Executive, OMERS Strategic Investments
Lewis CBE, Board Member, Veon
Chief Executive Officer Sovereign Wealth Fund of Djibouti
Head, Heavy Industries, Telecoms & Technology, Africa Finance
,UK Minister of State for Investment
Co-Founder & Executive Director,
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge;
Non-Executive Director, Financial Conduct Authority
Sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors are increasingly engaging with digital assets and tokenization as part of their diversification strategies. Many are investing in blockchain infrastructure, tokenized real assets, and digital payment platforms to enhance liquidity, efficiency, and access to alternative asset classes. Some are allocating capital to crypto funds, fintech ventures, and tokenized securities, while others explore CBCs and stablecoins within evolving regulatory frameworks. As tokenization gains traction across real estate, private equity, and fixed income, institutional participation in digital assets is set to reshape traditional investment strategies.
Head of Product Ecosystem, Digital Assets, London Stock Exchange; Author, Web 3 in Financial Services
Chief Executive & Chief Investment Officer, Republic Digital
Executive Director, Markets Digital Assets, J.P. Morgan
Head of Alpha Strategies & Portfolio Manager, Bitwise Asset
Member of the Management Board & Chief Financial Officer, European Stability Mechanism
The life sciences sector is driving global economic growth and healthcare innovation, attracting major institutional and private investment. Advances in Al, precision medicine, and digital health are transforming patient outcomes and creating lucrative opportunities in biotech, pharma, and medical technology. With billions flowing into groundbreaking treatments and data-driven research, life sciences are a high-growth sector with strong returns. Governments and private capital are collaborating to support RGD, commercialization, and scaling, ensuring innovation translates into sustainable healthcare solutions.
Chair, Genomics England
Advisory Board Member, Arab Health
Founding Managing Partner, Kidron Capital
Chair, IBM UK & Ireland
Executive Director, The Sage Group; Vice President Of Business Development, Kidron Capital Assets LP
Chief Executive Officer, Azerbaijan Investment Holding
Clean energy industries are driving global economic growth, with over 90% of GDP covered by net zero targets. The transition to renewables presents a trillion-dollar investment opportunity, attracting institutional investors seeking sustainable returns. From offshore wind in Europe to solar in the Middle East and hydrogen in Asia, capital is flowing into infrastructure and innovation. However, high investment costs, skills shortages, and competition remain challenges. Strengthening global co-investment, aligning regulations, and securing long-term funding will be essential to accelerating the energy transition, scaling clean technologies, and ensuring economic resilience across markets.
Director, Oxford Sustainable Finance Group
Chief Executive Officer, Global Solar Council
Managing Director & Head of London, Infrastructure and Renewable Resources, British Columbia Investment Corporation
Non-Executive Director, National Wealth Fund
Co-Chief Executive O cer, Impact Investing Institute
Honorary Chairman, Alzayani Investments
Master and Founding Sponsoring Alderman,
Guild of Investment Managers
President, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Chair of Trustees, Investment Managers' Charitable Trust
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
City of London Corporation
Palace of Westminster
June 19, 2025
Chief Executive, SWFI Global
Institutional investors face an increasingly complex landscape shaped by macroeconomic shifts, geopolitical tensions, and technological disruption. From inflationary pressures and monetary policy shifts to global debt restructuring, investors must adapt to evolving fiscal environments and policy interventions. Geopolitical fragmentation, trade realignments, and energy security concerns add new layers of risk and opportunity. Meanwhile, sovereign wealth funds and state-backed investments continue to shape global capital flows, with the UK playing a critical role as an investment hub. As Al, cybersecurity, and data security rise in prominence, investors must refine strategies to mitigate external shocks and ensure portfolio resilience.
Managing Director, Chief China Economist, China Markets Strategy, ICBC Standard
Global Head of Private and Institutional Asset Owners, IQ-EQ
Chair, China UK Business Development Centre: Chair, Institute of Directors City of London
Partner, McKinsey & Company
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute