SWFI’s Global Wealth Conference (GWC) is an exclusive two-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.
Mansion House
June 18, 2025
Chief Executive, SWFI Global
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Lord Mayor Locum Tenens
General Partner, 5IR FUNDS
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
Head, Heavy Industries, Telecoms & Technology, Africa Finance
Managing Director, Middle East & Africa, SimCorp
Chief Executive O cer, Chinggis Khaan Sovereign Wealth Fund
Former President & Chief Executive, OMERS Strategic Investments
Co-founder & Board Member, GreatX
President & Chief Executive Officer (2019-24), American Hotel & Lodging Association
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Board Member, Veon
Co-Chairman, Conservative Party
Editor in Chief, The Banker Financial Times
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Managing Director, Charles Group of Companies
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.
Executive Director, Markets Digital Assets, J.P. Morgan
Head of Financial Institutions (Europe), Bitwise Asset Management
Head of Institutional Growth, Kamino Finance
Chief Executive, SBI Crypto
Chief Operating Officer, Republic Digital
Chief Economist, GreatX
Member of the Management Board & Chief Financial Officer, European Stability Mechanism
Commissioner, U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission
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
Chair, IBM UK & Ireland
Co-Founder and Managing Director, Kidron Capital
Chairman, AI Forge
Managing Director, Invesco, Head of European Senior Loans; Senior Portfolio Manager; Member, Investment Committee for European Credits
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
Senior Advisor, Global Solar Council
Non Executive Director, Energy Systems Catapult
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Impact Investing Institute
Co-founder & Chief Investment Officer, UTXO Management.
Founder & General Partner, Pharsalus Capital
President & Founder, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Chairwoman, Patel Family Office
Court Member; Master (2022-23)
Chair of Trustees, Investment Managers' Charitable Trust
Honorary Chairman, Alzayani Investments
City of London Corporation
Palace of Westminster
June 19, 2025
Chief Executive, SWFI Global
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Chief Executive
The Conservative Party (2020-22)
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
CEO and Founder, SG& Capital Partners
As Decentralized Finance (DeFi) matures, its integration with Traditional Finance (TradFi) is creating a new investment frontier. This session explores the rise of Hybrid Finance (HyFi), where institutional-grade frameworks meet blockchain-driven innovation. For institutional investors and private wealth holders alike, the convergence opens up opportunities in tokenized assets, real-time settlement, and access to global, programmable markets. What are the implications for portfolio construction, risk management, and alpha generation? Join our panel as we examine the investment case for DeFi adoption, the regulatory landscape, and how family offices and institutions are positioning themselves in this fast-evolving ecosystem.
Senior Director, Capital Formation, Pantera Capital Management
Director, Digital Assets Research, WisdomTree
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Solstice Labs
Managing Director, Head of Digital Assets, Hamilton Lane
Chief Executive Officer & Founding Partner, Nickel Digital Asset Management
President, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson, Treasury and Economy
Chief Executive Officer, Chinggis Khaan Sovereign Wealth Fund
Chairwoman, Patel Family Office