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.
John McLean OBEChair, China UK Business Development Centre; Chair, Institute of Directors City of London
Jinny YanManaging Director, Chief China Economist, China Markets Strategy, ICBC Standard
Lea Dubourg-HrachovecManaging Director & Head of London, Infrastructure and Renewable Resources, British Columbia Investment Corporation
Schedule
Day 01 - Charity Dinner
Location
Goldsmith's Hall
Date
June 17, 2025
18:00 - 19:00
Registration and Networking Reception
19:00
Guests are seated
19:00 - 19:10
Welcome
John Garbutt
Master and Founding Sponsoring Alderman, Guild of Investment Managers
19:40 - 19:50
IMCT: Update on Progress Since 2024
Anthony H Yadgaroff
Chair of Trustees, Investment Managers' Charitable Trust
20:30 - 20:50
GOOD Fellows Award Felicitation and GOOD Talk
Lakshmi Narayanan
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
21:25 - 21:30
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
Representative Lord Mayor Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney
City of London Corporation
Day 01 - Main Conference
Location
Mansion House
Date
June 18, 2025
08:30 - 09:30
Registration and Networking Reception
Morning Session One
09:30 - 09:40
Welcome, Housekeeping and Setting the Tone for Day Two
Edward Longhurst-Pierce
Chief Executive, SWFI Global
09:40 - 10:30
Panel One
Funding the Future: Investors Powering the Tech Revolution
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?
What role should institutional investors play in bridging funding gaps for emerging technologies, and how can they effectively support the global scaling of next-generation digital infrastructure?
How can institutional investors best position themselves to capitalize on the rapid commercialization of Al and deep tech while mitigating risks associated with evolving regulations and geopolitical tensions?
How can the UK leverage its $1 trillion tech ecosystem to remain globally competitive?
Mathew Verghese
Executive Vice President,
TXSE Group;
Head of TXSE Digital
Jacques Demers
Former President & Chief
Executive, OMERS
Strategic Investments
Rt Hon Sir Brandon
Lewis CBE,
Board Member,
Veon
Dr. Slim Feriani
Chief Executive Officer
Sovereign Wealth Fund
of Djibouti
Begna Gebreyes
Head, Heavy Industries,
Telecoms & Technology,
Africa Finance
10:30 - 11:00
Keynote Address
The Baroness Gustafsson CBE
,UK Minister of State for Investment
11:00 - 11:30
Networking Break
Morning Session Two
11:30 - 11:45
Mega Trends: From innovation delta to regulatory singularity
Bryan Zhang
Co-Founder & Executive Director,
Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance, Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge;
Non-Executive Director, Financial Conduct Authority
11:45 - 12:40
Panel Two
Investment 3.0: Virtual Assets and the New Digital World Order
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.
How are sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors leveraging tokenization to unlock liquidity and new asset classes?
How are regulatory frameworks evolving to support institutional adoption of tokenized assets?
Can tokenization reshape private equity, real estate, and fixed income investing?
What are the key drivers behind the increasing adoption of tokenized assets, and which sectors show the most promise?
Rita Martins
Head of Product Ecosystem,
Digital Assets, London Stock Exchange;
Author, Web 3 in Financial Services
Joe Naggar
Chief Executive & Chief
Investment Officer,
Republic Digital
Emma Lovett
Executive Director,
Markets Digital Assets,
J.P. Morgan
Jeff Park
Head of Alpha Strategies
& Portfolio Manager,
Bitwise Asset
12:40 - 13:00
Expert View: Fixed Income
Kalin Anev Janse
Member of the Management Board & Chief
Financial Officer, European Stability Mechanism
13:00 - 14:15
Networking Lunch
Afternoon Session One
14:15 - 14:25
Opening Remarks (TBC)
14:25 - 15:15
Panel Three
Life Sciences: New Frontiers for High-Growth Investment
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.
Global Investment Landscape: Where are institutional investors deploying capital in life sciences, and what regions present the highest growth potential?
Public & Private Capital: How are sovereign wealth funds, venture capital, and private equity collaborating to drive innovation while ensuring financial returns?
Policy & Regulation: What role do governments play in shaping the future of biotech investment and supporting commercialization of life sciences innovation
FemTech & Underserved Markets: What are the investment opportunities in women’s health technologies, and how can capital unlock this underfunded sector?
Baroness Nicola Blackwood
Chair, Genomics England
Dr. Maliha Hashmi
Advisory Board Member,
Arab Health
Maria Gajda Horowitz
Founding Managing Partner,
Kidron Capital
Dr Nicola Hodson
Chair, IBM UK &
Ireland
Moderator
Jeb Harris Gollin
Executive Director, The Sage Group;
Vice President Of Business Development, Kidron Capital Assets LP
15:15 - 15:35
GOOD Fellows Award Felicitation and GOOD Talk (TBC)
The Green Gold Rush: Clean Energy and the New Economic Boom
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.
Investment & Policy Innovation: How can the UK attract capital and scale up clean energy infrastructure?
Real Assets: What are the recent trends for investment opportunities in real estate and infrastructure in the clean energy space?
Co-investment: How can international investors collaborate to scale clean energy infrastructure and manage risk?
How can investors leverage private-public partnerships to navigate economic uncertainty and unlock growth in emerging markets?
Dr. Ben Caldecott
Director,
Oxford Sustainable
Finance Group
Sonia Dunlop
Chief Executive Officer,
Global Solar Council
Lea Dubourg-Hrachovec
Managing Director & Head of London,
Infrastructure and Renewable
Resources, British Columbia
Investment Corporation
Tania Songini
Non-Executive
Director, National
Wealth Fund
Bella Landymore
Co-Chief Executive Ocer,
Impact Investing Institute
17:00 - 17:20
GOOD Fellows Award Felicitation and GOOD Talk
Khalid AlZayani
Honorary Chairman,
Alzayani Investments
17:20 - 17:30
Closing Remarks & Information for Day Three
17:30 - 19:00
Networking Reception
Charity Dinner
18:00 - 19:00
Registration and Networking Reception
19:00
Guests are Seated
19:00 - 19:10
Welcome
John Garbutt
Master and Founding Sponsoring Alderman, Guild of Investment Managers
19:40 - 19:50
IMCT: Update on Progress Since 2024
Michael Maduell
President,
Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
Anthony H Yadgaroff
Chair of Trustees, Investment Managers' Charitable Trust
20:30 - 20:50
GOOD Fellows Award Felicitation and GOOD Talk
Lakshmi Narayanan
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
21:25 - 21:30
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
Representative Lord Mayor Alderman Robert Hughes-Penney
City of London Corporation
Day 02 - Roundtable Discussion for SWFI Members
Location
Palace of Westminster
Date
June 19, 2025
10:00 - 10:30
Registration
10:30 - 10:35
Welcome
Edward Longhurst-Pierce
Chief Executive, SWFI Global
10:35 - 10:50
Opening Remarks (TBC)
10:50 - 11:50
Roundtable
Risk, Resilience and Return: Investors and the Global Permacrisis
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.
What impact are geopolitical tensions and trade realignments having on cross-border investment flows and risk management?
What strategies can investors adopt to mitigate risks associated with cybersecurity, Al, and data security while capitalizing on technological advancements?
How are investors balancing short-term market volatility with long-term megatrend-driven opportunities in sectors like energy, technology, and infrastructure?
What role do policy shifts, such as government-led industrial strategies and green incentives, play in shaping institutional investment decisions?
Jinny Yan
Managing Director,
Chief China Economist,
China Markets Strategy,
ICBC Standard
Ilias Georgopoulos
Global Head of Private
and Institutional Asset
Owners, IQ-EQ
John McLean OBE
Chair, China UK Business
Development Centre:
Chair, Institute of Directors
City of London
Sarah Zaidi
Partner,
McKinsey & Company
11:50 - 12:00
Closing Remarks
Closing lunch for SWFI members
12:15 - 12:45
Networking Reception
12:45
Guests are Seated
12:45 - 12:55
Welcome Remarks
Lakshmi Narayanan
Managing Partner, Patel Family Office;
Chairman, Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute
13:45 - 14:00
Lunchtime Address (TBC)
14:30
Closing Remarks & Vote of Thanks
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