Program
May 21–23 • JW Marriott • Washington, DC
Program
Speaker Bios
All program times are shown in eastern time (ET).
IDC breakfasts and education sessions are shown in red and are closed to the media.
Tuesday, May 21 | Wednesday, May 22 | Thursday, May 23
Tuesday, May 21
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Summit Registration and Opening Reception
Wednesday, May 22
7:15 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Summit Registration
Networking buffet breakfast available from 7:15 to 8:10 a.m.
7:15–8:10 a.m.
IDC Breakfast Roundtable for Independent Directors: Looking Ahead—Strategic Priorities of Fund Boards
7:15–8:10 a.m.
Thought Leadership Session Sponsored by Cohen & Co.
Getting Ahead of the Curve: Operational and Board Oversight Considerations for ETF Share Classes
As the SEC continues to consider the industry’s applications for exemptive relief to offer ETF share classes of existing mutual funds, there is broadening interest among fund groups and the opportunity to see an increasing number of applications. Join us for a lively and thoughtful panel discussion that will examine:
- The background and history of the ETF share class
- Why fund groups are pursuing this path
- Operational considerations
- Director oversight considerations
- What’s next?
8:15–8:25 a.m.
Welcoming Remarks
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DOUG SIEG CEO and Managing Partner Lord, Abbett & Co. |
8:25–8:55 a.m.
Fireside Chat with Keynote Speaker Julie Sweet
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JULIE SWEET Chair and CEO Accenture |
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GEORGE C.W. GATCH CEO J.P. Morgan Asset Management |
9:00–9:40 a.m.
Fireside Chat with Congressman Patrick McHenry (R–N.C.)
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CONGRESSMAN PATRICK McHENRY (R–N.C.) Chairman House Financial Services Committee |
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ERIC J. PAN President and CEO Investment Company Institute |
9:40–10:25 a.m.
Fresh Perspectives: Insights from New Asset Management CEOs
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YIE-HSIN HUNG, Moderator President and CEO State Street Global Advisors |
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RYAN HICKE CEO SEI |
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KATIE KOCH President and CEO The TCW Group |
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HEIDI RIDLEY Co-Founder and CEO Radiant Global Investors |
10:25–10:45 a.m.
Networking/Refreshments Break
10:45–11:35 a.m.
Senior Leadership Insights
DAVID SENRA
Founder and Host
Founders Podcast
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JODY JONSSON President Capital Research and Management Company |
11:50 a.m.–12:35 p.m.
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
A. Product Development Innovation: More Choices to Serve Investors
- Evolution of fund structuring, including mutual funds, ETFs, CITs, SMAs, closed-end funds, tender offer funds, and interval funds
- Distribution and pricing considerations
- Operational infrastructure and partnerships
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NICK DARSCH, Moderator Managing Director Ultimus Fund Solutions |
RAVI ARULANANTHAM
Global Head of Product
Russell Investments
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MATTHEW JOHNSON Head of Product Strategy and Development and Marketing Raymond James Investment Management |
ANTON KUZMANOV
Managing Director and Co-Head of Strategy for Investment Management
Global Head of Product Development
Morgan Stanley Investment Management
B. Truth Tellers: The Rise of Active ETFs
- Key trends driving the growth of active ETFs
- Deciding whether to add active ETFs to your product lineup
- Launch and seeding strategies, including product conversions
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DOUGLAS YONES, Moderator Head of Exchange Traded Products New York Stock Exchange |
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NICK CHERNEY Head of Innovation and ETFs Janus Henderson |
JENNIFER GRANCIO
Head of Global Wealth
Group Managing Director
TCW
ANITA RAUSCH
Senior Vice President and Global Head of ETF Capital Markets
AllianceBernstein
C. Responsible Innovation: How Financial Services Can Seize the Promise and Manage the Risks of AI
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TODD C. CONKLIN Counselor to the Deputy Secretary for Cyber; Chief AI Officer and Deputy Assistant Secretary, Cybersecurity/Critical Infrastructure Protection US Department of the Treasury |
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KIMBERLY JOHNSON COO T. Rowe Price |
D. IDC Education Session: The Modern 15(c) Process—Considerations for Fund Boards
BILL EBSWORTH, Moderator
Independent Trustee
Allspring Global Funds
EVE GUERNSEY
Independent Director
Lord, Abbett & Co. Funds
BRIAN HARRIS
Chief Compliance Officer – SSGA FM - U.S. Registered Funds - SSGA Ltd. (Canada)
Managing Director
State Street Global Advisors
CECILIA HERBERT
Independent Trustee
Blackrock iShares ETFs
12:45–2:05 p.m.
Luncheon with Keynote Speaker John Waldron Sponsored by Citi
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JOHN WALDRON President and COO The Goldman Sachs Group |
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GEORGE H. WALKER Chairman and CEO |
2:05–2:25 p.m.
Networking Break
2:25–3:10 p.m.
SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION SESSIONS FACILITATED BY INDUSTRY LEADERS
Closed to the media.
Seating for the discussion sessions is limited; arrive early to increase your chances of receiving your first session choice.
A. The Impact of Decumulation on the Fund Industry
As the US retiree population continues to grow, our industry's focus on solutions for the decumulation phase has similarly increased. Do clients expect guaranteed income? What products or vehicles are best suited to meet client needs? How can we best prepare clients for the continued shift away from defined benefit plans? What can we learn from other countries' innovations? Join us to discuss the questions, considerations, and effects this topic can have on clients' outcomes.
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HEATHER BRILLIANT, Discussion Leader CEO Diamond Hill Capital Management |
B. How Will Tokenization Shape the Future of Asset Management?
PAT CURTIN, Discussion Leader
Head of Securities Services, North America
Citi
C. Attracting and Retaining Clients Through Digital Marketing
Join industry colleagues for a timely and interactive discussion exploring:
- Effective methods for digital marketing lead generation, qualification, nurturing, and scoring…and the importance of investing in your website with a “win in search” and “conversion” mindset.
- The most critical digital marketing technology and talent to invest in
- Leveraging data to enhance targeting, predictive marketing, and personalization
- The role digital content plays in retaining clients and enhancing the relationship with your brand
- What the future holds, harnessing the power of generative AI.
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ART SILVA, Discussion Leader Senior Vice President, Head of Digital Engagement Fidelity Institutional |
D. A New Look at Diversification: Building a Strong Foundation for Fund Company Success
The benefits of diversification when investing and building a series of fund choices for investors are well known and generally pertain to portfolio-oriented criteria. What other areas of diversification are necessary and advantageous to the long-term interests of fund shareholders, as well as to the strong foundation of a successful fund company?
Please join us in a discussion about how strategic, operational, and cultural diversification can be hidden assets within a fund enterprise.
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MARIJN SMIT, Discussion Leader President and CEO Transamerica Asset Management |
E. The Future of Distribution: The Impact of AI
This session will explore a series of questions on leveraging AI for distribution, including:
- What are the ways in which AI will impact distribution and how significant is the potential?
- Where should we get started?
- How to make our build v. buy decisions?
- What key challenges should we keep in mind?
DEEP RATNA SRIVASTAV, Discussion Leader
Global Head of AI & Digital Transformation
Franklin Templeton
F. IDC Education Session: Board Oversight of ETF Developments
JOSEPH KEENAN, Moderator
Independent Trustee
WisdomTree Digital Trust
J. STEPHEN FEINOUR, JR.
Partner
Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP
ELLEN NEEDHAM
Independent Trustee
2023 ETF Series Trust
KRISTY VON OHLEN
Americas FSO Financial Accounting Advisory Services Wealth and Asset Management Leader
EY
3:10–3:30 p.m.
Networking Break
3:30–4:15 p.m.
Senior Leadership Insights: SMAs and the Future of Advisory
JOHN MONINGER, Moderator
Head of U.S. Distribution
Allspring Global Investments
MARC DEXTRAZE
Managing Director, Head of Traditional Investment Products
Morgan Stanley
STEPHEN PATRICKAKOS
Head of Managed Investments
Bank of America / Merrill Lynch
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BEN PHILLIPS Partner Oliver Wyman |
4:15–5:00 p.m.
Fireside Chat: Capital Opportunities, Private Markets, and More
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JOHN ZITO Partner and Deputy CIO of Credit Apollo |
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DOUG SIEG CEO and Managing Partner Lord, Abbett & Co. |
6:30 p.m.
Summit Reception at the International Spy Museum Sponsored by State Street
700 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC
Join fellow Leadership Summit attendees for drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres at the International Spy Museum. This immersive and engaging museum illuminates the shadow world of espionage and intelligence—a can’t-miss destination for visitors to our nation’s capital!
The museum is approximately 1.2 miles from the JW Marriott. Transportation will be provided.
Thursday, May 23
7:15–11:00 a.m.
Summit Registration
Networking breakfast available from 7:15 to 8:10 a.m.
7:15–8:10 a.m.
IDC Breakfast Roundtable for Independent Directors: Hot Topics for Fund Boards
7:15–8:10 a.m.
Thought Leadership Session Sponsored by Kirkland & Ellis
Breakfast Conversation: SEC Regulatory Outlook—Rulemaking priorities, Exams, and ESG
A conversation and Q&A over breakfast on current SEC priorities and rulemaking.
8:15–8:30 a.m.
ICI Chair’s Address
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GEORGE H. WALKER Chairman and CEO |
8:30–9:15 a.m.
The Regulatory Landscape: A Conversation with SEC Chair Gary Gensler
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GARY GENSLER Chair US Securities and Exchange Commission |
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ERIC J. PAN President and CEO Investment Company Institute |
9:15–10:00 a.m.
Fireside Chat with Keynote Speaker Jenny Johnson
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JENNY JOHNSON President and CEO Franklin Templeton |
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SHAWN LYTLE Global Head of Public Investments Macquarie Asset Management Head of Americas, Macquarie Group |
10:00–10:25 a.m.
Networking/Refreshments Break
10:30–11:15 a.m.
Session TBA
11:15–11:55 a.m.
The Practical Promise of AI
- State of the art—where are we really?
- What’s possible now? Live demos!
- What should asset managers do?
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DANIEL MARTINES Managing Director and Partner, Head of AI in North America BCG |
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DAVID ROKEACH Head of Enterprise AI ScaleAI |
11:55 a.m.–noon
Closing Remarks
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DOUG SIEG CEO and Managing Partner Lord, Abbett & Co. |