📍 GENERAL EVENT INFO

It’s our flagship multiday experience, bringing together the Finance & Investment Conference and the 40 Under 40 Awards Gala for the first time in one location. Attendees will engage in bold conversations, build new relationships, and celebrate industry leadership.

November 5–8, 2025 at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead in Atlanta, GA.

This event is for professionals working across asset management—fund owners, allocators, investment professionals, legal, compliance, ESG, HR, and client-facing roles. All genders and allies are welcome.

  • Wednesday, Nov 5: Check-in & Welcome Reception

  • Thursday, Nov 6: Conference (mainstage & breakout sessions)

  • Friday, Nov 7: Conference continues (leadership and AccelerateHER content) + 40 Under 40 Awards Gala

  • Saturday, Nov 8: Optional Wellness activity + check-out

The standard ticket includes access to conference programming and the Awards Gala.

There is however an option to purchase Seats or Tables to the Awards Gala only.

The conference dress code is business casual.

The Awads Gala is Black-Tie or Traditional Cultural Attire.

✈️ TRAVEL & ACCOMMODATION

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is the closest major airport, approximately 30 minutes from the venue by car.

Yes. We have a limited number of discounted rooms at the JW Marriott Atlanta Buckhead. Standard King Room Rate: $299/night. A booking link will be provided after registration.

We recommend arriving by Wednesday afternoon (Nov 5) and departing Saturday (Nov 8) if you plan to attend all programming.

Yes, based on hotel availability. You may request extended dates when booking via the hotel’s reservation link.

Attendees are responsible for their own visa arrangements.

Expect mild weather, with average temperatures between 50–70°F (10–21°C). We recommend bringing layers for conference rooms, which may be cooler due to air conditioning.

🎟️ REGISTRATION

Conference + Gala Ticket: $1,500. An early bird rate of $999 is available through September 30, 2025.

Gala Dinner Seat: $499

Gala Table: $4,500

 

Standard registration includes:

  • Entry to all mainstage conference sessions

  • Access to networking receptions 

  • Entry to the 40 Under 40 Awards Gala

  • Headshot studio and career coaching (first come, first served)

  • Access to the conference app

Yes.

A refund of all registration fees minus a 10% processing fee will be made. No refunds will be issued after 5th October 2025.

Registration is closed once the event reaches capacity. We suggest registering as soon as possible. See the  Registration page for pricing and deadlines.

📲 STAYING INFORMED

Yes. The app will launch approximately two weeks before the event and will include agenda details, attendee networking, and venue maps.

Sign up for our newsletter or follow @bwamnetwork on LinkedIn and Instagram. Registered attendees will receive direct email updates in the weeks leading up to the event.

Please e-mail jacqueline.james@bwam.network for sponsorship inquiries. 

Please complete the form to express your interest.

Please complete the form to express your interest.