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The Mercer Global Investment Forums convene asset owners, key stakeholders and leaders within their field of research to tackle the big themes shaping markets and investment practice today and over the years to come. Each event brings together leading thinkers across the investment landscape to learn, share and connect through keynote addresses, breakout sessions and panel discussions. Beyond these events, you can access the latest insights on our digital research platform MercerInsight® Community, home to some of the best research and insights in the industry. We’re striving to achieve more, together.

You can view a PDF of the agenda with all the speakers here.

Agenda

All times are in London, UK GMT.

Monday, February 23

Tuesday, February 24

Client focus
Private credit for insurers — Investing in an uncertain market

Alternatives
Nature, impact, and returns — Can private market investors have it all?

Debate
Culture not quotas 

A fresh look
Lessons on collective DC

Client focus
Innovation in DC

Alternatives
How not to do private markets

Debate
Net zero — Where next for investors in an uncertain climate?

A fresh look
The good, the fad, and the snuggly part two — A fistful of (thematic) dollars  

Client focus
Mission possible — Aligning portfolios for endowment and foundations

Alternatives
Beyond beta — Unlocking liquidity, diversification, and capital-efficient alpha

Debate
What needs to happen for crypto to be institutionally friendly?

A fresh look
How to source value when credit spreads are tight

Client focus
The future of wealth management 

Alternatives
Liquidity in private markets

Debate
The AI debate

A fresh look
More juice, less squeeze — How derivatives can help amplify returns and cushion risk

Client focus
Pivot point — From cost to opportunity 

Alternatives
Worth every penny? The cost of alpha

Debate
Demystifying the total portfolio approach

A fresh look
Do you like what you see in the mirror?

Wednesday, February 25

Meet the keynote speakers

Venue

JW Marriott Grosvenor House
86-90 Park Lane
London, United Kingdom, W1K 7TN
+442074996363
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Located on Park Lane in the heart of Mayfair, the JW Marriott Grosvenor House London is a distinguished 5-star luxury hotel in central London is conveniently located near Hyde Park. It offers exceptional accommodation, epicurean delights and sweeping views over Hyde Park.

Hotel booking information

Hotel accommodation at JW Marriott Grosvenor House London can be booked here. The rate is £359.00 which includes VAT and Wi-Fi. This discounted rate is available until at 12.00pm GMT on Monday 2 February 2026. Reservations made after this date will be based on hotel availability and at the prevailing rate.

Hotel terms and conditions

Hotel room cancellations and amendments must be received 24-hour before your scheduled check-in date.

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Which attendee are you?

For the purposes of the Global Investment Forums, an asset owner[1] is a client or contact of Mercer who is an executive, board member or other key decision-maker of a retirement plan, wealth management firm, insurer, endowment, foundation, government agency or similar entity. Asset owners are invited to register for this event free of charge.

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The asset manager registration fee for this event is USD 16,000 for one attendee[2]. Registration includes attendance at the asset manager briefing, main event presentations and specialized breakout sessions, keynote conversations and up to five one-to-one 30 minute meetings with Mercer’s research and investments specialists. You also have the opportunity to attend the networking sessions and make new professional connections with hundreds of other attendees.

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Global members have a reserved seat at all five events. If you have purchased a global membership for the 2026 program, please register as a global member via the link below, or contact us if you are unsure of your status. If you are not already a member but would like to take advantage of the opportunity, you can do so here.

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Important information for attendees

1. For the purposes of the Forum, an “asset owner” is a client or contact of Mercer who is an executive, board member or other key decision-maker of a retirement plan, wealth management firm, insurer, endowment, foundation, government agency or similar entity.

2. Mercer's receipt of revenue from a Fund manager will not result in any preferential treatment by Mercer when evaluating or recommending managers, their affiliates, products or strategies.

3. Mercer accepts no responsibility for the views or opinions of the speakers or any other persons at the event.

4. Mercer reserves the right to make changes in the agenda or speaker roster at any time without prior notice.

5. Managers are limited to a maximum of three registrations per Forum. Each registration covers only one person.

6. Mercer has the right to decline any registrations received from competitors and other potential delegates that do not match the targeted audience.

7. By registering for the Mercer Global Investment Forum, consent is given to Mercer for its disclosure of your financial institution's name to third parties for conflict of interest disclosure purposes. 

8. Cancellations must be communicated via email to Maria Reyes. Cancellation requests sent two months before the Forum will be refunded in full. Cancellation requests sent one month before the Forum will be refunded in half (50%). Except as set forth above or in cases of Force Majeure or termination for breach, a refund is not allowed.