Help shape CFA UK’s flagship investment conference 2027.
CFA UK’s annual Investment Conference brings together hundreds of investment professionals to discuss the issues shaping the future of the profession. As we develop next year’s programme, we are looking for a small group of experienced volunteers to help us identify the most important investment themes, emerging trends and through leaders influencing markets today.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute your expertise to one of the UK’s leading investment conferences while collaborating with peers from across the investment industry.
About the role:
The Conference Content Advisory Working Group will support the CFA UK team over a six month period by providing strategic input into conference content.
Rather than designing the event itself, the group will act as an expert sounding board, helping us answer questions such as:
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What are the most pressing issues investors should be discussing?
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Which topics are likely to become increasingly important over the next 12-24 months?
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What emerging trends deserve greater attention?
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Which organisations and individuals are leading thinking in these areas?
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Which speakers or experts should we consider when building conference panels?
What You’ll do: Working alongside the CFA UK team, you will:
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Identify the most relevant and timely investment themes affecting UK and European markets
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Share ideas for topics and themes
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Suggest respected experts and potential speakers from across the investment industry
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Bring market intelligence and perspectives from your area of expertise
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Challenge assumptions and help us create a balanced, forward-looking programme
The working group is advisory in nature. Final decisions regarding conference agenda, formats, moderators and speaker invitations remain with the CFA UK team.
Who we are looking for: We welcome applications from experienced professionals working in areas including:
We are particularly interested in achieving a diverse mix of investment disciplines and perspectives.
Time Commitment:
Duration: 3 months
Meetings:
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One monthly meeting (approximately 90 minutes)
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Hybrid attendance (CFA UK offices in London with online participation available)
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There may be occasional email discussions between meetings
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Why volunteer? By joining the Working Group, you will:
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Help shape one of the UK’s leading investment conferences
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Influence discussions on the issues most important to the investment profession
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Collaborate with experienced peers across different investment disciplines
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Expand your professional network
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Gain insight into conference programme development
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Be recognised for your contribution through acknowledgement during the conference
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Recognition in CFA UK’s LinkedIn communications and other promotional activity
This opportunity is ideal for experienced investment professionals who are passionate about the future of the investment profession, enjoy identifying emerging trends and thought leaders, and want to contribute to creating a conference that delivers genuine value to the investment community.
If you enjoy connecting ideas, spotting what’s next, and helping shape industry conversations, we’d love to hear form you.