Monday, 7 October
- IIFA Board + Committee Meetings
- Evening Welcome Reception
Venue: The Westbury Hotel
Tuesday, 8 October
- IIFA Conference, Day 1
- Evening:Themed Event
Wednesday, 9 October
- IIFA Conference, Day 2
- IIFA AGM
- Gala Dinner
Introduction
The 37th International Investment Funds Association (IIFA) Conference is returning, to be held in Dublin, providing association representatives from around the world the opportunity to discuss the key challenges impacting the investment management industry today.
Conference Details and Venue
Monday, 7 October 2024 – Wednesday, 9 October 2024
The Westbury Hotel
Dublin, Ireland
Audience
The 37th International Investment Funds Association (IIFA) Conference is addressed to International Investment Funds Association (IIFA) members and representatives.
ACTIVITIES AT-A-GLANCE
Please note times may be subject to change
DAY 1 (Monday, 7 October 2024)
- Delegates arrival into Dublin by 12noon
- IIFA Committee Meetings (To be held between 12:00 to 15:45)
- IIFA Board Meeting (15:45)
- Tour of Trinity College Library and The Book of Kells (16:45)
- Welcome Reception and Buffet for all delegates at the Irish Stock Exchange Building (18:30)
DAY 2 (Tuesday, 8 October 2024)
- Conference Registration (08:30)
- Conference in Session (9:20 – 16:30)
- Traditional Irish Entertainment and Dinner (18:00)
DAY 3 (Wednesday, 9 October 2024)
- Conference in Session (09:30-16:00)
- Annual General Meeting (16:00)
- New IIFA Board Meeting (16:30)
- Gala Dinner at National Gallery of Ireland (18:30)
DAY 4 & 5 (Thursday, 10 October & Friday, 11 October 2024)
- Post Conference Tour to Galway, Connemara and Offaly (for those who have registered additionally to join)
CONFERENCE PROGRAMME
Please note times may be subject to change
DAY 1 / Monday, 7 October 2024
12:00 Delegates arrival into Dublin no later than 12noon
12:00 IIFA Conference Committee
13:15 IIFA International Regulatory Affairs Working Committee
14:30 Retirement Savings and Investing Working Committee
15:45 IIFA Board Meeting
16:45 Departure from Westbury Hotel to Trinity College (6-minute walk)
17:00 Tour of Trinity College Old Library
17:30 Entry to The Book of Kells Experience
18:15 Depart Trinity for the Irish Stock Exchange (3-minute walk)
18:30 Welcome Reception and Buffet at the Irish Stock Exchange Building
Business Casual
DAY 2 / Tuesday, 8 October 2024
08:30 Registration and Welcome Tea/Coffee
09:20 Host’s Welcome
Pat Lardner, Board Member of the IIFA and Chief Executive of Irish Funds
09:30 Chairman’s Opening Remarks and Welcome Address
Chris Cummings, Chair of IIFA and Chief Executive of The Investment Association
09:45 Business Leaders’ Panel
10:30 IIFA Delegate Group Photo
10:45 Networking Tea/Coffee Break
11:15 Keynote Address
Verena Ross, Chair of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
11:35 Keynote Address
Global Regulation and International Cooperation
11:55 Panel Discussion with Q&A
12:40 Networking Lunch
14:00 Panel Discussion with Q&A: Regional Focus – Asia
Moderator: Carmen Wee (IMAS)
Panellists: Shangxin Guo (AMAC), Balkrishna Kini (AMFI), Jun Sugie (JITA)
14:40 Keynote Address:
Building and Evolving an Online Community – Lessons from the World of Gaming
15:20 Networking Tea/Coffee Break
15:40 Panel Discussion with Q&A: Regional Focus – South America
Moderator: Valentín Galardi (CACFI)
Panellists: Jose Carlos Doherty (ANBIMA), Monica Cavallini Richani
(AAFM)
16:20 Closing Remarks
Pat Lardner, Board Member of the IIFA and Chief Executive of Irish Funds
18:00 Coach Departure from Westbury Hotel to Johnnie Fox’s
19:00 Traditional Irish Entertainment and Dinner at Johnnie Fox’s (one of the oldest pubs in Ireland)
Casual Dress
22:30 Departure from Johnnie Fox’s back to Westbury Hotel
DAY 3 / Wednesday, 9 October 2024
09:30 Opening Remarks
Pat Lardner, Board Member of the IIFA and Chief Executive of Irish Funds
09:40 Keynote Address
Jack Chambers, Minister for Finance for Ireland, Irish Government
The Evolution of Ireland’s Fund Sector to Support Global Investing
10:00 Keynote Address
Derville Rowland, Deputy Governor – Consumer and Investor Protection, Central Bank of Ireland (CBI)
The Evolution and Future Path of Sustainable Investing in Ireland and the EU via Funds
10:30 Networking Tea/Coffee Break
10:50 Keynote Address
John Berrigan, Director-General for Financial Stability, Financial Services and Capital Markets Union, European Commission
EU Perspectives on Policy Developments in Funds and Asset Management
11:10 Panel Discussion with Q&A
Making Sustainable Investment a Reality
11:50 Panel Discussion with Q&A: Regional Focus – Europe
Moderator: Fredrik Nordstrom (SIFA)
Panellists: Delphine de Chaisemartin (AFG), Fabio Galli (ASO), Chris Cummings (The IA), David Gamper (LAFV)
12:30 Irish Funds Financial Literacy Programme
12:45 Networking Lunch
14:00 Panel Discussion with Q&A: Regional Focus – North America & Australia
Moderator: Andy Mitchell (IFIC)
Panellists: Eric Pan (ICI), Blake Briggs (FSC)
14:40 Panel Discussion
Technology, Inside Out & Outside In
15:25 Industry-Based Giving Showcase
Edel O’Malley, Chief Executive, basis.point
15:40 IIFA 2025 Conference Presentation
15:50 Closing Remarks End of Conference
Pat Lardner, Board Member of the IIFA and Chief Executive of Irish Funds
16:00 IIFA AGM
16:30 IIFA New Board Meeting
18:30 Departure from Westbury Hotel to National Gallery of Ireland (10-minute walk)
19:00 Closing Gala Dinner at National Gallery of Ireland
Business Dress
22:00 Departure from National Gallery of Ireland to Westbury Hotel
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