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Global Investment Forum Canada

Montreal, Canada

4-5 November

The 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

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Venue

Palais des congrès de Montréal
159, rue Saint-Antoine Ouest, 9e étage,
Montréal, QC, H2Z 1H2
Métro Place-d'Armes
+1 514 871 8122
Venue website

Located in the heart of a city known for its energy, joie de vivre and forward-thinking spirit, the Palais has been actively contributing to Montréal’s effervescence since Day One. Today, when people meet at the Palais, they come together in a carbon-neutral architectural masterpiece housing multipurpose facilities suitable for events of all sizes.

Hotel booking information

W Montréal
901 Rue du Square-Victoria
Montréal, QC H2Z 1J1, Canada
Tel: +1 514 395 3100
Hotel website

The W Montréal is a stylish, 4-star luxury hotel set in the historic Banque du Canada building. Conveniently located within walking distance of the Palais des congrès de Montréal and a short 5-minute walk to Old Montréal. Hotel accommodation at W Montréal can be booked here.

The negotiated guestroom rates and room types are outlined below. The rate includes Wi-Fi and is available until October 12, 2026. Reservations made after this date will be based on hotel availability and at the prevailing rate.

Room type Forum room rate
Standard guestroom – King or Queen bed 436 CAD
Standard deluxe – King bed, park view 456 CAD
Premium premier deluxe – two queen beds, atrium view 476 CAD
Urban suite – King bed, corner suite 556 CAD
Inventory of certain room types is limited. We recommend securing your reservation as soon as possible to reserve your preferred rate and room type.

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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 13,000 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 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.