Agenda
Agenda
Agenda
2026 SEM Consortium Agenda
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
3:00pm - 5:30pm
Registration & Check-In
5:00pm - 6:30pm
GCM Grosvenor’s 11th Annual Women’s Networking Reception is back — and this year, we’re bringing the portfolio to life.
In addition to the signature networking and community-building that has made this reception a highlight of the SEM Consortium program, attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with a curated exhibit of women-owned portfolio companies. Browse products, meet founders, and experience firsthand the businesses you’re helping to build — a powerful reminder of the real-world impact behind every investment decision.
A celebration of community, capital, and the companies we’re building together.
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
7:45am - 10:00am
Registration & Check-In
8:00am - 10:00am
VIP Connect brings together LPs, consultants, and emerging managers for structured one-on-one conversations in a relaxed, informal setting — focused on investment programs, strategies, and fit. No pitches, just meaningful dialogue. Due to overwhelming interest, this year’s VIP Connect extends throughout the entire conference, creating more opportunities to make the connections that matter.
Note: These introductory meetings are intended for information exchange and relationship-building only.
15-Minute Meetings, 5-Minute Transitions
8:00AM – 8:15AM
8:20AM – 8:35AM
8:40AM – 8:55AM
9:00AM – 9:15AM
9:20AM – 9:35AM
9:40AM – 9:55AM
10:15am - 11:00am
Welcome Remarks & Manager Highlight
11:20am - 12:50pm
LP Intensive
Wealth Management Intensive
11:20am - 12:50pm
For GPs, getting the attention of LPs and consultants is more challenging than ever. Meanwhile, LPs and consultants continue to look for more efficient ways to cut through the noise and identify the best new and diverse managers.
This session will be created with both groups’ objectives in mind. In this session, qualifying GPs will submit a video of their pitch and marketing materials for review by a panel of top institutional investors, consultants and the GCM Grosvenor investment teams. These panels will select a handful of GPs among the submissions and provide live feedback intended to help shape the GP’s materials and hone their presentation skills.
GP Bootcamp Private Equity
GP Bootcamp Absolute Return Strategies + Credit
GP Bootcamp: Real Estate & Infrastructure
1:00pm - 2:20pm
Lunch and Featured Speaker
2:40pm - 3:25pm
Credit
Real Estate
General Session: The Global Perspective
3:40pm - 4:25pm
Consultant
Private Equity
Absolute Return Strategies
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Invite Only Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
SEM Consortium 2026 Reception
Thursday, October 29, 2026
8:30am - 10:00am
General Breakfast
8:00am - 9:00am
VIP Connect brings together LPs, consultants, and emerging managers for structured one-on-one conversations in a relaxed, informal setting — focused on investment programs, strategies, and fit. No pitches, just meaningful dialogue. Due to overwhelming interest, this year’s VIP Connect extends throughout the entire conference, creating more opportunities to make the connections that matter.
Note: These introductory meetings are intended for information exchange and relationship-building only.
15-Minute Meetings, 5-Minute Transitions
8:00AM – 8:15AM
8:20AM – 8:35AM
8:40AM – 8:55AM
9:15am - 10:00am
Opening General Session
10:20am - 11:05am
General Session: Wealth Management
Infrastructure
Private Equity
11:20am - 12:05pm
Absolute Return Strategies
Credit
Real Estate
12:20pm - 1:45pm
Networking Lunch and Keynote
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Closing Remarks & Dessert Networking Reception
Top-Tier Content
In 2023 we combined Consortium and the Small and Emerging Mangers (SEM) Conference with the sole purpose of elevating the small and emerging manager community.