Top 10 Emerging Manager Conferences to Attend in 2025

October 22, 2025

Top Emerging Manager Conferences | End of 2025

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Conferences play a critical role in the investment industry, offering concentrated access to market intelligence, face-to-face networking, and marketing opportunities that are hard to replicate elsewhere.

Whether you're a manager, allocator, or service provider, attending the right events can help you stay ahead of trends, build strategic relationships, and elevate your firm’s visibility.

With Dakota Marketplace, we track conferences across the investment landscape so you’re always in the know.

In this article, we’re highlighting the top emerging manager conferences worth attending for the remainder of 2025. Each selected for its strategic focus, high-quality content, and ability to connect you with decision-makers who matter.

Conference Name	Date	Metro	Organizer
RAISE Global Summit	10/23/2025	San Francisco	Raise Conferences
AICPA Forensic & Valuation Services Conference	10/27/2025	Denver	AICPA
SuperReturn Europe	11/4/2025	Amsterdam	Informa Connect
2025 Public Funds Conference	11/19/2025	Austin	Pensions & Investments
Top Pitch: CapCon Catalyst Series – Fall 2025	11/20/2025	Philadelphia	PACT
Retail Alternatives and Closed-End Funds Conference	11/20/2025	New York City	ICI
Securities Law Developments Conference	11/20/2025	New York City	ICI
Emerging Managers and First Time Fundraising Forums	11/27/2025	London	British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association