This year’s Investment Conference held 11-13 March in Edinburgh saw leaders from pension funds, asset managers, investment banks, consultants, and Government coming together to focus on investment returns and economic growth.
899 delegates registered to attend this year’s conference, a 6% increase on 2024 figures, with more representatives attending across the 110+ pension schemes than last year.
Professionals from across the industry joined us to make new connections
- 65% of delegates were C-suite and senior management.
- 88% influence decision making, with a third of investment decision markers.
- 40% were first-time attendees.
New initiatives were highly rated by delegates
- 100% of delegates rated the wellbeing initiatives, the additional conference run, sensory calm room and walking tours as good/excellent.
- 85% of delegates rated our member area delegate hub as good/excellent. The hub was the place for delegate information in the lead up to the conference, as well as daily blogs, interviews and session recordings.
Vibrant atmosphere in the Exhibition Hall
The larger Exhibition Hall Theatre was at full capacity during sessions and many delegates watched the live streamed plenaries. Delegates also made use of the workstation and seating areas, visiting the many exhibitors, of which there were more than in 2024. The Exhibition Hall remained vibrant across the 3-day event. 87% of delegates rated the ability to connect with exhibitors and sponsors as good/excellent.
Leading experts and insightful programme
Delegates also praised the conference for the wide range of relevant topics covered, and the informative and engaging speakers, helping them to keep up to date with the latest trends and insights. And those who want to watch again or couldn’t join us, many of the sessions and speaker interviews are available in our member area.
There was so much to explore at the conference this year, watch the highlights video to hear more from our delegates.