Retail Alternatives and Closed-End Funds Conference

No. Online registration will remain open through the conference, and onsite registrations will be accepted.

1. To cancel your registration for a refund (minus a $250 administration fee):
2. Go to the 2026 Retail Alternatives and Closed-End Funds Conference website and select already registered.
3. On the next page, enter the email address you used to register and your registration confirmation number, then click OK.
4. If you do not know your confirmation number, click forgot your confirmation number? and your confirmation number will be immediately emailed to you.
5. On the next page, select cancel registration.

If you need additional assistance, please contact ICI’s Conference Division.

1. Go to the 2026 Retail Alternatives and Closed-End Funds Conference website and select already registered.
2. On the next page, enter the email address you used to register and your registration confirmation number, then click log in.  
   If you do not know your confirmation number, click forgot your confirmation number? and your confirmation number will be immediately emailed to you.
3. On the next page, click transfer registration.
4. Enter the required fields for the person substituting for you. Click next.
5. A pop-up box will appear. Confirm that the substitute’s information is correct and click confirm.
6. Click modify registration to update the personal information such as title, company, sponsorship email opt-in, etc.
7. A confirmation email will be sent to the substitute.  

If you need additional assistance, please contact ICI’s Conference Division.

The “registration type” on your attendee registration should reflect your firm’s membership status at the Investment Company Institute.

ICI member firms consist of SEC-registered fund companies, their investment advisers, and principal underwriters, who purchase and distribute fund shares directly or through financial intermediaries. Employees of ICI member firms should always choose the member rate.

Law firms and accounting firms are not eligible for ICI membership.

If you are uncertain of your firm’s membership status, please check the membership listing to avoid any possible invoices and registration cancellations. If you select an incorrect registration type, a payment adjustment may be necessary. ICI will contact you within 30 days after the event to make the adjustment.

All sessions will be open to members of the media and noted in the program. Media registration is available here. Please contact Stephen Bradford (Stephen.bradford@ici.org) with any questions.

Name badges can be picked up at the registration desk, located in the foyer. To print your badge, you will need to enter either your name or email that you used to register.

Registration is located in the Foyer.  
Tuesday, November 10 | 7:45 a.m.–3:50 p.m. 

No, there is not a guest registration option.

Yes. Your confirmation email contains the financial record of your conference registration payment. If you misplaced your confirmation email or need another copy, please follow these steps:

1. Go to the 2026 Retail Alternatives and Closed-End Funds Conference website and select Already Registered.

2. On the next page, enter the email address you used to register and your registration confirmation number, then click Log In. 
If you do not know your confirmation number, click Forgot Your Confirmation Number? and your confirmation number will be immediately emailed to you.

3. On the next page, select Print Invoice/Receipt.

If you need additional assistance, please contact ICI’s Conference Division. 

Yes. Please contact ICI’s Conference Division sending your name, company name, and preferred email address. 

Registration with check payment is available online. For payment, select check as your payment method.

Make checks payable to the Investment Company Institute.

By Mail:
Investment Company Institute 
P.O. Box 23543 
New York, NY 10087-3543 

By Overnight Service:
JPMorgan Chase – Lockbox Processing 
Attn: Investment Company Institute & 23543 
4 Chase Metrotech Center
7th floor East
East Brooklyn, NY 11245

Check or money order payments are due five days before the start of the conference. If payment is not received prior to the start of the conference, your registration will be cancelled. 

This conference does not have an official hotel block. However, you can find several hotels near Convene on the hotel page.

Nearby parking is available.

For more information on nearby airports and train stations, please visit the Convene Brookfield Place – 225 Liberty Street map and directions page.

1. Go to the 2026 Retail Investments and Closed-End Funds Conference Attendee Hub page.
2. Enter your first name, last name and email address.
   You will receive a verification code to your email and mobile number on file, if provided.
3. On the homepage, click the Build my schedule button. Add a session to your schedule by using the Add button.

All general sessions will already be included in your schedule.

Please provide any dietary restrictions or special needs during your conference registration. If you would like to modify this information, simply click modify registration on your registration confirmation email to access and edit your information. Please note that dietary requests need to be made at least 10 days prior to your arrival.

More information on the procedures will be provided in advance of the conference. Information collected by this process is used by ICI and will not be shared with any other organization for any purpose other than state-required audits.  

CPE certificates will be emailed to you two to four weeks after the conference. CLE certificates of attendance will be sent via mail/email after state approval(s) are received, which could take up to six months.  

CLE/CPE credit is not available for sessions viewed on-demand.

For more information, please visit our CLE/CPE page. 

Yes. Registration for sponsorship opportunities is now open, and opportunities are available, on a first-come, first-served basis. To view a list of current available opportunities, costs, and benefits, visit our sponsorship page.

If you have suggestions for conference speakers, please contact ICI’s Conference Division and include the speaker’s biography with your request. 

The conference dress code is business casual.

Yes, free Wi-Fi is available to attendees in all ICI meeting spaces. The network name and password will be available onsite.

Yes. The mobile app will enable you to view a wide variety of information about the conference, including general logistics, speaker information, schedule details, and session presentations. It also will enable you to pose questions electronically directly to session moderators, view and download conference materials, and take notes during the sessions. More information about how to download and access the mobile app will be available approximately one week before the conference. 

You may view the conference attendee list before the conference by accessing your registration online.

1. Go to the 2026 Retail Investments and Closed-End Funds Conference Attendee Hub page.
2. Enter your first name, last name and email address.
   You will receive a verification code to your email and mobile number on file, if provided.
3. On the next page, select Attendees from the top menu. If you need additional assistance, please contact ICI’s Conference Division. 

All materials are available for you to review and, if you choose, download approximately one week before the conference on the mobile app.

If you have any questions, please contact ICI’s Conference Division at 202-326-5968 or conferences@ici.org.

On-demand viewing will be available after the conference for those unable to attend in person or for those who want to review any of the sessions. On-demand viewing will be free for registered conference attendees. If you were not able to attend in person, you may register for on-demand viewing for $250. CLE/CPE credit is not available for sessions viewed on demand;     and all on-demand registrations are nonrefundable. Only select sessions will be available for on-demand viewing beginning November 20 through February 20.