Join asset owners, asset managers and investment industry thought leaders and experts at Mercer’s Global Investment Forum Canada in Vancouver.

Mercer’s Global Investment Forums convene the investment community and thought leaders from around the world to discuss pressing topics at the forefront of investors’ minds, including the impact of climate change, alternative investments, AI and managing portfolios through volatility.

Each event offers a day of main sessions, specialist streams and panel discussions, keynote address and networking opportunities. Attendance is complimentary for asset owners and clients*, but spaces are limited so we invite you to secure your seat today. 

Agenda

Tuesday, November 5

Wednesday, November 6

Bernard Mercier, Western Canada Leader

Yusuke Khan, Investments Leader, Canada
Niall O’Sullivan, Global Solutions Chief Investment Officer

Rachel Volynsky, Chief Investment Officer, Canada
Andrew McDougall, Global Head of Multi-Asset

Sebastian Mallaby, Paul A. Volcker Senior Fellow for International Economics, Council on Foreign Relations
Todd Nelson, Canada Wealth Leader
Breakout sessions, choose between:

Andrew Berwick, Senior Investment Consultant
Bonnie Foley-Wong, Sustainable Investment Leader, Canada

Peter Hallett, Senior Investment Consultant
Eve Makarova, Investment Director and Client Portfolio Manager

Jean-Nicolas Royer, Senior Investment Consultant
Dasha Zuck, Senior Investment Consultant

Barry Gros, Chair, University of Victoria board of trustees
Todd Saulnier, Senior Investment Consultant
Colleen Troelstrup, Chief Investment Officer, IWA-Forest Industry Pension Plan

Breakout sessions, choose between:

Jeff Bunce, Investment Research – Lead Specialist
Michael Forestner, Global CIO, Private Markets

Jonathan Croft, Senior Investment Consultant
Dave McMillan, Global CIO — Hedge Funds

Linda Do, Senior DC Investment Consultant
Neil Lloyd, Wealth Leader, Western Canada

Gilles Lavoie, Senior Investment Consultant
Nataliya Stasyuk, Senior Institutional Investment Consultant
Breakout sessions, choose between:

Julius Bendikas, European Head of Macro
Nicholas Russell, Global Economics and Dynamic Asset Allocation Consultant

Shaun Wilkes, Senior Investment Consultant
Wanfeng Zhou, Senior Sustainable Investment Consultant

Bernadette Chik, DC Advisory Business Leader
Justin Palmier, Investment Consultant

Venelina Arduini, Co-Leader, Alternative Investments Canada
Robert Nelson, Senior Alternative Investments Specialist

Bonnie Foley-Wong, Head of Sustainable Investment, Canada
Dr. David Suzuki, Award-Winning Scientist, Environmentalist and Broadcaster

Jo Holden, Global Head of Investment Research and Consulting

Location and hotel

Hyatt Regency Vancouver

655 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2R7
Tel: +1 604 683 1234
salesyvrrv@hyatt.com
Hotel website

Hyatt Regency Vancouver is the perfect hotel for both leisure and business travellers in British Columbia, Canada. Guests will enjoy easy access to exciting attractions, like the unique shops of Robson Street and Stanley Park. From the moment you arrive at the downtown Vancouver hotel near the Cruise Port, Rogers Arena and the Vancouver Convention Centre, you will feel right at home. 

Hotel Booking Information 

Hotel accommodation can be booked here. Mercer has reserved a block of hotel rooms at Hyatt Regency Vancouver at a rate of CDN 269.00 plus tax which includes complimentary Wi-Fi. This rate is available until October 15, 2024. Reservations made after this date will be based on hotel availability and at the prevailing rate. 

Accommodation Terms & Conditions

Hotel room cancellations must be received 48 hours before arrival to avoid a penalty fee of 1 nights' room and tax.

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Which attendee are you? 

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. Invited asset owners do not have to pay registration fee.

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The asset manager registration fee for this event is 12,350 USD for one attendee. Registration includes attendance at the asset manager briefing, attendance at the networking opportunities, main presentations and breakout sessions, up to five virtual 30 minute one-to-one sessions, opportunities to make new professional connections with hundreds of other attendees and all session materials after the event.

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Global members have a secured seat at all five events. If you have purchased a global membership for the Global Investment Forums 2024 program, you can register as a global forum member. Please contact us if you are not sure of your status or click here to sign up for a global membership.

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