Upcoming Events

SOLD OUT! Calgary Alternative Investment Forum

Jointly hosted by CAIA Canada West, CFA Society Calgary and AIMA Canada, the Calgary Alternative Investment Forum presents thought leadership and education in alternatives. This year's focus is "Investing in the Artificial Intelligence Boom". We will discuss how the race to build the computing, power, data, and connectivity behind artificial intelligence is creating a new generation of investment opportunities and what the challenges are. The Forum is followed by a networking reception.      Schedule 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm: Guest check-in 2:15pm - 4:15 pm: Panels 4:15 - 5:30pm: Networking Reception Light refreshments provided REGISTER HERE

Candidate members! Join Financial Modeling Best Practices!

Event description:  Financial Modeling is a discipline. A good financial model needs to tell a story and create confidence for the users and decision makers. Unfortunately, many financial models are a mess. Financial modelers are often self-taught and left to figure things out on their own, often wondering, “Is there a better way?” In this session, Ian Schnoor will review a better way. During the session, he will present and discuss tools and skills required to build a best-in-class financial model that inspires confidence and leads to optimal decision making. What You'll Learn: The Discipline of Financial Modeling Top Modeling Best Practices Key Modeling Tips Great Modeling Technical Skills  This event is complimentary. REGISTER HERE

The Great Debate for Credit Investors: Public vs. Private vs. Alternative?

Fixed income remains a core component of portfolio construction for most investors, but the choices investors have today for generating stable income span from traditional public bonds to a variety of private market and hedge-fund-type alternatives. Hanif Mamdani, Managing Director and Head of Alternative Investments at RBC Global Asset Management Inc., weighs in on how investors should assess the ever-growing list of fixed income options. Join Hanif, to learn about his approach to navigating the ever-evolving credit markets. Honed through four decades of experience, his insights bring a seasoned practitioner’s perspective to the credit markets, touching on several timely themes including: Public vs. Private Credit – are you getting paid for reduced liquidity and less transparency? Liquid “Alternative” Bond Funds – are they worth the complexity and higher cost? Financing the once-in-a-generation AI build-out - a compelling credit opportunity or a looming risk?

Oil & Gas Forecast Breakfast (SAVE THE DATE)

Save the date for the annual Oil and Gas Forecast Breakfast.  Meet your friends, colleagues and network, while enjoying a delicious breakfast along with great discussion. Last year’s event sold out fast, so stay tuned for more details.

50th Anniversary Forecast Dinner (SAVE THE DATE)

Save the date for the 50th Anniversary Forecast Dinner.  Meet your friends, colleagues and network, while enjoying a delicious dinner along with great discussion. Last year’s event sold out fast, so stay tuned for more details.