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Join us in New York for the 2026 Directors Forum
A full day with fellow fund directors and trustees, exploring the trends, risks, and regulatory shifts shaping the future of asset management. Specialist-led sessions, peer roundtables, and an evening reception, all built for the boardroom.
Date:
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Agenda:
Check in and breakfast: 8:00–9:00 AM ET
Sessions: 8:30–5:15 PM ET
Happy hour: 5:15–6:30 PM ET
Location:
Blank Rome New York Office, 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020
Register:
Registration is required for all attendees, in person, and virtual. Please register using the form on this page no later than October 1, 2026.
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What you'll explore
Industry leaders, legal professionals, and fellow directors lead timely conversations on:
AI's evolving role in fund operations and oversight
Tokenization and the future of investment products
Private investments in '40 Act funds
Regulatory developments, including Rule 15c
Modern approaches to performance evaluation
Fund conversions and Section 351 transactions
Legislative updates from Washington
Peer-to-peer governance discussions for trustees and directors
Dedicated roundtable sessions give you the room to exchange perspectives with peers facing the same governance and oversight challenges.
Agenda at a glance
Time (ET) | Session |
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8:00–9:00 AM | Check in and breakfast |
8:30–9:15 AM | Audit Committee Chair Working Group (AC Chairs only) |
9:15–9:45 AM | Welcome Gary Tenkman, Ultimus Fund Solutions |
9:45–10:45 AM | Ultimus Update including Technology Roadmap David James, Jason Stevens, Kristin McCann, Ultimus Fund Solutions |
10:45–11:00 AM | Break |
11:00–11:30 AM | Tokenization in Asset Management Daniel Filstrup, Thompson Hine |
11:30 AM–12:00 PM | Private Markets Meet the '40 Act: Governance in a Changing Landscape Bob Meschi, Pontis Global |
12:00–12:45 PM | Lunch |
12:45–1:45 PM | Regulatory Roundtable: Rule 15c and More Jesse Hallee, Ultimus Fund Solutions |
1:45–2:15 PM | Rethinking Performance Evaluation in a Modern Portfolio Era Mark Garbin, Trustee |
2:15–2:30 PM | Break |
2:30–3:00 PM | Fund Conversion and Section 351 Exchanges Kevin Wolf, Mike Prendergast, Ultimus Fund Solutions |
3:00–4:00 PM | The Washington Outlook and Update Evan Williams, Investment Company Institute |
4:00–5:15 PM | Trustee Roundtable (Trustees only) |
5:15–6:30 PM | Cocktails and appetizers |
Stay for the Happy Hour
After the forum, join us for cocktails and appetizers to continue the conversation and connect with fellow industry professionals.
Accommodations
A room block is reserved for Directors Forum attendees at the New York Hilton Midtown. Rooms are limited and fill quickly, so reserve yours today. The block closes Monday, September 21, 2026. After that date, availability and rates are not guaranteed.
Save your seat
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Space is limited and this is an invite-only event. If you'd like to discuss shifting your invite to a colleague, please reach out to marketing@ultimusfundsolutions.com.