Event History

The History of GAIM USA

As we approach two decades of service to the industry, GAIM USA has claimed its place as the leading hedge fund conference for the alternative investment industry. As one of the most established industry events in the alternative investment calendar, GAIM USA bring together the "who's who" of the hedge fund industry and its investors. Each year 500 plus members of the industry, representing the highest concentration of senior decision makers putting capital to work, gather to determine where the investment opportunity lies in the year head.

GAIM USA has a proven track record of delivering the right people in the right location for 3 days of continuous, high quality and efficient networking. From the "Blue Monster Golf Tournament" launched in 2000 to the Quickfire Showcase launched in 2007 to the launch of the "How Robust is your Alpha" forum in 2009 to 2010's new "Rising Star Showcase", to 2011's one-on-one meetings GAIM USA continues to offer innovative ways to ensure you make new introductions while presenting your firm and its offerings.

GAIM USA is renowned for delivering a program where the leading minds of the alternative investment industry share a sophisticated exchange of ideas, offer unique insights into the best investment opportunities in the year ahead and gain timely updates on important changes impacting the investment industry. The event attracts an influential audience representing key decision makers at many of the most influential investment institutions in the world.

The seniority of the audience, combined with a program conducive to effective networking, guarantees a level of interaction quite unsurpassed at other events and the potential for high quality conversations and introductions.

Asset Allocators
include: Sovereign Wealth Funds, Public & Corporate Pension Plans, Endowments & Foundations, Single Family Offices, Fund of Hedge Funds, Multi Family Offices, Seeders & Incubators, Consultants, Treasury and Broker Dealer Investment Platforms

Asset Managers
include: Hedge Funds, Traditional Asset Managers, Real Estate and Private Equity Funds

Banks & Prime Brokers
include firms offering: Banking, Custody Services, Derivatives, Financing, Securities Lending, Structured Products, Investment Banking and Brokerage Services

Industry Specialists
include: Legal, Accounting, Risk Management, Administration, Valuation and Software Experts, Providers of Research, Business Information and Other Financial Services, Regulatory Bodies and Industry Associations

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