6th CAIF

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: The Genesis of an Investment Firm Created to Address Global Child Poverty, Dennis Hammond

It was standing room only at the 6th Canadian Alternative Investment Forum, held in Toronto on April 14, 2016. Highlights of the very informative day included compelling Opening Remarks by noted Gluskin Sheff & Associates economist David Rosenberg, an interactive presentation by motivational speaker Mike Lipkin of Environics/Lipkin and an inspirational Keynote Address by businessman and philanthropist Dennis Hammond of SandPointe. The new Candid Conversations sessions explored Litigation Finance, Life Settlements, SPACs and Canadian Farmland, and afternoon panels showcased top family offices, global experts in real estate and the popular IC Picks, which featured views and insights from Introduction Capital’s special selection of managers.

Over 200 sophisticated investors and industry professionals attended the Forum and enjoyed panel discussions and presentations from the industry’s top leaders as well as networking throughout the day and at an evening cocktail reception. Of particular note was this year’s delegate composition which featured a record number of allocators as follows:

Institutional Investors/Private Investors (UHNW)/Family Offices/Dedicated Wealth Advisors to Sophisticated Investors: 49%
Product Manufacturers (Private Equity, Hedge Funds, Debt Participation) and Institutional Fund Managers: 29%
Service Providers: 6%
Investment Professionals: 10%
Industry Association Reps and Regulators: 2%
Prime Brokers: 1%
Media: 3%