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.

Agenda

Monday, 2 June

Start: 12.30pm
End of sessions: 18:00pm
Welcome reception and networking: 18:00-20:00pm

Tuesday, 3 June

Start: 8.30am
End of sessions: 17:45 pm
Networking breaks and refreshments provided

Andre Boucher, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer

Jay Love, US Chief Investment Strategist, Mercer
Rich Nuzum, Global Chief Investment Strategist, Mercer

Nolan O’Neill, North America Leader, Fixed Income Research, Mercer
Marc Rowan, Chief Executive Officer, Apollo, Mercer
David Scopelliti, Global Leader for Private Equity and Private Debt, Mercer

Breakout sessions, part one

Rebecca Farnsworth, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer
Sam Swofford, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer

Chris Tschida, Head of US Insurance practice, Mercer

Katie Hockenmaier, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer
Amy Reynolds, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer
Breakout sessions, part two

Lucy Momjian, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer

Andre Boucher, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer
Chris Kuhlman, Healthcare Practice Leader, Mercer
Travis Simon, US Head of Portfolio Design, Analytics, and Risk, Mercer

Nick White, Global Strategic Research Director, Mercer
Breakout sessions, part three

Discover insights from Oliver Wyman’s global wealth and asset management report

David Hyman, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer (Moderator)
Lisa Kots, Head of US Wealth Management Portfolio Management, Mercer
Casey Wamsley, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer
Bradley Kellum, Partner, Oliver Wyman

Rhonda Berg, Senior Defined Contribution Consultant, Mercer

Greta Fearman, Head of Stewardship, Cardano
Tamara Larsen, US ESG Investments Practice Leader, Mercer
Breakout sessions, part four

Matt McDaniel, Head of Pension Strategy & Solutions Group, Mercer

Peter Grant, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer

Rich Dell, Global Head of Equities, Mercer

Annabell Siem Mathiesen, Global Head of Sustainable Investment, Mercer

Olaolu Aganga, US Chief Investment Officer (Moderator)

Anne Marie Schultz, US Investments Commercial Leader, Mercer
Dr Janet L. Yellen, Economist and former Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States

Andre Boucher, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer

Wednesday, 4 June

Start: 8.30am
End of sessions: 12:45pm
Networking breaks and refreshments provided

Andre Boucher, Senior Investment Consultant, Mercer

Admiral William H. McRaven, Retired United States Navy four-star admiral

Jo Holden, Global Head of Investment Research and Consulting

Niall O’Sullivan, Global Delegated Solutions Chief Investment Officer, Mercer

Mick Dempsey, President, Investments and Retirement, Mercer 

Meet the speakers

Location and Hotel 

Marriott Downtown, Austin

304 East Cesar Chavez Street
Austin, Texas
USA, 78701
+1 512 457 1111

Hotel website

Situated in Austin’s downtown, the Marriott is a chic, urban retreat boasting a signature restaurant and rooftop pool with breathtaking views.

Hotel booking information
Hotel accommodation at Austin Marriott Downtown can be booked here . The rate is $319.00 plus tax. This rate includes Wi-Fi and is available until May 9, 2025. Reservations made after this date will be based on hotel availability and at the prevailing rate.

Hotel Terms & Conditions
Hotel room cancellations must be received no less than 48 hours prior to the day of your arrival. Failure to cancel by 48 hours prior to the day of your arrival will result in being charged for the first night of your stay.

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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 17,500 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 2025 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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