The 8th Annual Victoria
Alternative Investment Outlook Forum8
March 11, 2026 | Hotel Grand Pacific
Jointly hosted by CAIA Canada West, CFA Society Victoria and AIMA Canada, the Annual Victoria Alternative Investment Outlook Forum brings together leaders from across the industry to discuss the changing landscape and outlook of alternative investments.
This year’s forum will include two moderated panels, with a focus on hedge funds during the first session, followed by an engaging conversation on current and future trends within the alternative investment industry at large. The event will conclude with our celebrated networking reception.
REG LINK: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jkqrnvc
AGENDA
2:00PM - 2:45PM Registration & Coffee Networking
2:45PM - 4:20PM Outlook Forum
4:20PM - 5:45PM Networking Reception
FEES
CFA/CAIA/AIMA Members: $35 CAD
Non-members: $55 CAD
Includes arrival refreshments followed by networking reception first drink and hors d'oeuvres.
HEDGE FUND STRATEGIES PANEL DISCUSSION
A diverse group of hedge fund panelists share their perspectives on a range of strategies, ideas, and contemporary topics.
Panelists:
- Vikas Kapoor, Head of AB Hedge Fund Solutions, AllianceBernstein
- Jason Cope, Head of Global Fixed Income and Rates, Polar Asset Management Partners
- Michael Rapps, Managing Partner, Converium Capital
Moderator:
Hazlitt Gill, Managing Director, Partnership Portfolio, BCI
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT TRENDS
This session opens with a short presentation covering trends in the alternative investment industry followed by insights from our panelists who will elaborate on these broad trends and how they are impacting alternative asset allocation.
Presenter:
Hilary Wiek, CAIA, CFA, Principal Analyst, Fund Strategies, Pitchbook
Panelists:
- Ash Tahbazian, CFA, Head of Sales for Canada, 3iQ
- Allan Seychuk, CFA, Vice President, Senior Investment Director, Alternatives, Mackenzie Investments
Moderator:
Richa Nair, Director of Business Development and Investor Relations, PenderFund Capital Management