As 2026 gets underway, the conference calendar is already shaping up to be another busy and exciting year.
Each year, dozens of conferences, forums, and industry events shape the conversations that matter most across futures, hedge funds, ETFs, and institutional portfolio construction. From large, global flagship events to more targeted allocator meetings, these conferences serve as critical touchpoints for education, networking, and idea exchange.
Below is a comprehensive working list of the major alternative investment conferences taking place in 2026, including events RCM plans to attend and additional industry staples that remain firmly on our radar. While not every firm will attend every event, this list reflects the conferences most consistently shaping the dialogue across managed futures, CTAs, and the broader alternatives ecosystem.
We’ll continue to update this list as dates are finalized and agendas are released – stay tuned…
Q1 2026 Events & Conferences
The year begins with a heavy concentration of managed futures, CTA, and institutional alternatives events, many centered around Miami and the Southeast.
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- Uncorrelated Miami | January 26-28 | Miami, FL
- Equities Leaders Summit | January 26-28 | Miami, FL
- Hedge Fund Emerging Managers COO Summit U.S. | February 12 | New York, NY
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- Asset Management Derivatives Forum | February 8-11 | Austin, TX
- Elite Wealth Advisor Symposium | February 8-11 | Scottsdale, AZ
- iConnections MFA Global Alts Miami | February 23-26 | Miami, FL
- Alternative Investments Symposium | February 23 | Miami, FL
- Ascent 2026 | February 24-27 | San Diego, CA
- Texas Alternatives Conference 2026 | March 9 – 10 | Austin, TX
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- Future Proof Citywide | March 8-11 | Miami, FL
- FIA BOCA International Futures Industry Conference | March 8-11 | Boca Raton, FL
- Exchange 2026 | March 15-18 | Las Vegas, NV
- ALTSLA 2026 | March 23-25 | Los Angeles, CA
Q2 2026 Spring Conferences & Signature Events
As the calendar turns to spring, the focus shifts to industry mainstays and destination events.
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- Future Alpha 2026 | March 31-April 1 | New York, NY
- Apex Invest Americas | April 20-21| Nashville, TN
- Midwest Institutional Forum | April 21-22 | Chicago, IL
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- Global Trend Events (GTE) Wealth Forum XXVII | April 26-29 | Scottsdale, AZ
- AdvisorHub Women Advisors Summit | April 30 | New York, NY
- 2026 Investment Conference | May 5 | Milwaukee, WI
- Finovate – Spring | May 5-7 | San Diego, CA
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- Source50 Manager Selection East | May 6-8 | Naples, FL
- ALTS Allocators Retreat Series | May 6-8 | Austin, TX
- DeVoe Elevate | May 6-8 | Austin, TX
- Talking Hedge Austin 2026 | May 20-21 | Austin, TX
- ICI ETF Conference | June 8-10 | Nashville, TN
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- Wealth Management EDGE | June 9-11 | Boca Raton, FL
- Global Alts New York | June 9-10 | New York, NY
- Morningstar Investment Conference 2026 | June 17-18 | Chicago, IL
Q3 2026 Summer & Early Fall Engagements
Late summer and early fall bring a mix of regional conferences and large-scale industry meetings.
- ALTSCHI | July 20-21 | Chicago, IL
- RCM Cubs Rooftop Event | July (TBD) | Chicago, IL
- Source50 Manager Selection Central | July 29-31 | Lake Geneva, WI
- Finovate – Fall | September 9-11 | New York, NY
- Future Proof Festival | September 14-17 | Huntington Beach, CA
- CTA Expo | September (TBD) | Chicago, IL
- Insider’s Forum | September 16-18 | Denver, CO
Q4 2026 Closing Out the Year
The final quarter features several high-profile conferences and RCM-hosted gatherings.
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- Return Stacked Symposium | October (TBD) | Chicago, IL
- Schwab IMPACT | November (TBD) | Denver, CO
- MAGIC Golf Outing | November (TBD) | Miami, FL
- Source50 Manager Selection West | November 11-13 | Dallas, TX
- Global Trend Events (GTE) Wealth Forum XXVIII | December 6-9 | New Orleans, LA
Other Conferences to Keep on Your Radar
RCM & CME–Hosted Lunch & Learns
Throughout 2026, RCM Alternatives will also host a series of RCM and CME–sponsored Lunch & Learn events across key markets.
📅 Dates and locations to be announced.
These sessions are designed to provide focused, educational discussions on managed futures, portfolio construction, and current market themes in a smaller, interactive setting.
Stay Connected
If you’ll be attending any of these events, or would like to connect while we’re on the road, we’d love to hear from you. Be sure to check back throughout the year as we share updates, recaps, and insights from each event.