Agenda
Agenda
Agenda
2025 SEM Consortium Agenda
Monday, October 27, 2025
3:30pm - 5:00pm
VIP Connect returns to create an intersection where LPs, consultants, and small and emerging managers meet in an intimate setting. During these one-on-one meetings, institutional investors and their advisors discuss with GPs their investment programs, focus, considerations, and processes. This year’s session will feature a curated approach to the matching process, for an extra-tailored experience.
Note: these introductory meetings are for information exchange only. We encourage managers to not “sell” during this time.
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Kick off your SEM Consortium 2025 experience with something brand new.
Join intimate, high-impact roundtable discussions led by leading service providers committed to supporting the small and emerging manager community.
This exclusive pre-conference event offers a rare opportunity to connect directly with key industry partners, exchange insights, and build meaningful relationships — all before the main event begins.
5:00pm - 6:30pm
GCM Grosvenor welcomes women from across the industry to connect with one another at the 10th Annual Women’s Networking Session.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
8:00am - 9:30am
VIP Connect returns to create an intersection where LPs, consultants, and small and emerging managers meet in an intimate setting. During these one-on-one meetings, institutional investors and their advisors discuss with GPs their investment programs, focus, considerations, and processes. This year’s session will feature a curated approach to the matching process, for an extra-tailored experience.
Note: these introductory meetings are for information exchange only. We encourage managers to not “sell” during this time.
10:00am - 10:30am
Welcome Remarks
10:50am - 11:35am
Breakout Panel Discussions
Private Equity Co-Investments
Absolute Return Strategies
General Session: Sustainabililty
11:55am - 12:40pm
Consultants
Credit
Real Estate
Breakout Panel Discussions
12:45pm - 2:00pm
One-On-One on the Richter Scale
David Richter, GCM Grosvenor’s Absolute Return Strategies Investment Committee Chair, hosts his annual one-on-one discussion with a prominent hedge fund manager who will share views on the current market environment.
Moderator

David Richter
Managing Director, GCM Grosvenor
Speaker

Sophia Drossos
Economist and Strategist, Point72
2:15pm - 3:45pm
For the eleventh straight year, the LP intensive kicks off with an SEM Conference classic – a data-filled, in-depth presentation on the trends and activities in the small and emerging manager universe. Followed by intimate peer-to-peer working groups. These roundtables provide structured opportunities for open dialogue on the important topics raised throughout the session.
2:15pm - 3:45pm
The session will focus on topics that best serve small and emerging managers who are looking to successfully launch and fundraise during these challenging times.
4:00pm - 4:30pm
In a unique interview-style format, institutional investors discuss how they are structuring their portfolios to mitigate challenges presented by a difficult market environment. Investors will address the steps they are taking to meet their objectives, where they continue to see opportunity across the alternatives landscape while highlighting the role small and emerging managers can play to help them do so in 2025 and beyond.
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Invite Only Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
SEM Consortium 2025 Reception
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
8:30am - 10:00am
General Breakfast
8:30am - 10:00am
VIP Connect returns to create an intersection where LPs, consultants, and small and emerging managers meet in an intimate setting. During these one-on-one meetings, institutional investors and their advisors discuss with GPs their investment programs, focus, considerations, and processes. This year’s session will feature a curated approach to the matching process, for an extra-tailored experience.
Note: these introductory meetings are for information exchange only. We encourage managers to not “sell” during this time.
10:15am - 11:00am
Investors in Action
In a unique interview-style format, institutional investors discuss how they are structuring their portfolios to mitigate challenges presented by a difficult market environment. Investors will address the steps they are taking to meet their objectives, where they continue to see opportunity across the alternatives landscape while highlighting the role small, emerging, and diverse managers can play to help them do so in 2025 and beyond.
Infrastructure
Real Estate
Breakout Panel Discussions
11:20am - 12:05pm
Credit
Private Equity
Breakout Panel Discussions
12:15pm - 1:30pm
Networking Lunch and Featured Speaker
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Closing Remarks & Dessert Networking Reception
Top-Tier Content
Leadership Council
The Leadership Council helps to shape the event’s agenda and move the program forward.
