Passed event: Nordic Investment Conference, 3.10.2023
Member and non-member event
date & time & location
03/10/2023 08:00-17:00 IDA Conference/Virtual (members only)
Attendance fee: Varied prices
The Nordic Investment Conference is an annual conference organized jointly by the Nordic CFA Societies. This year the conference head organizer is CFA Society Denmark, and the location of the event is Copenhagen with a possibility to take part virtually (CFA members only).
A premier event designed for Investment Professionals, this conference brings together experts and practitioners in the financial and investment sectors to explore key topics, network, and gain valuable insights. See confirmed speakers here.
In 2019, during the inaugural Nordic Investment Conference in Copenhagen, the act of investing within a low-interest-rate environment was producing potentially dangerous side effects, and posing a challenge to pension funds, endowments, and portfolio managers. In just a matter of years, this focal point has completely shifted towards growing concerns about inflation, coupled with the emergence of rising interest rates.
Today, as the Nordic Investments Conference returns to Copenhagen, investors and managers are confronted with an entirely new range of challenges – challenges that were deemed impossible during the era of persistently low rates. The new interest rate landscape has disrupted asset classes that were traditionally viewed as “safe havens,” prompting a reevaluation of overall asset allocation strategies and exposure.
The convergence of big data and the evolution of data science, alongside innovations such as quantum computing, are collectively challenging the conventional norms of Finance and Investment management and could lead to new economic theory. Additionally, the advent of AI and the creation of chatbots further contribute to this transformative shift.
Adding to the complexity of the investments landscape, the verdict remains uncertain concerning the macroeconomic environment, and a similar air of uncertainty looms over geopolitical dynamics.
Investors and managers find themselves not only coping with these significant key issues, but they are also occupied with the continuing importance and presence of ESG investing on the agenda. Implementation of new regulations and standards exerts substantial pressure on participants within the market.
So, how are investors and market participants navigating this complicated landscape? What are the strategies being employed? What are the answers, and measures taken?
At this year’s Nordic Investment Conference, distinguished industry leaders from across the Nordic region will share their insights, perspectives, and innovative solutions to address these pressing challenges. As a conference delegate, you will be granted the unique opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions with these experts, as well as fellow delegates, during the many networking breaks.
Agenda
08:15 Registration, breakfast and networking
09:00 Welcome and introduction of the agenda
Sanne Fredenslund, Chairman of the Board at Finansforeningen / CFA Society Denmark Michael Albrechtslund, CEO at Finansforeningen / CFA Society Denmark
NATIONAL SECURITY, INTEREST RATES, ASSET ALLOCATION AND ALTERNATIVES
09:10 An unique inside view on the current war in Ukraine, and what to come
Pekka Toveri, Member of Finnish Parliament, Major General (ret)
09:40 Asset allocation trends for Alternatives in the new high interest rate and inflationary environment
Christian Hyldahl, Managing Director, Head of Continental Europe, BlackRock
10:10 Coffee break
NORDIC PERSPECTIVE ON REAL ESTATE AND STARTUP
10:35 Perspectives for the Danish real estate market in a new interest rate regime
Søren Vendelbo Jacobsen, Partner, Deputy CEO, Thylander Gruppen
11:05 Swedish Real estate - in the wake of lower availability of cheap capital and bond market turbulence?
Magnus Nordholm, CEO and Partner, Estea
11:35 The state of the Nordic startup ecosystems and their main challenge
Mia Grosen, Partner, Canute/Thursday Consulting
12:05 Lunch
AI & BIG DATA
13:05 Big Data in finance – new tools, new solutions, new theory
Lasse Heje Pedersen, Principal at AQR Capital Management and Professor at Copenhagen Business School
13:35 AI in Finacial Services; Opportunities and Challenges
Mikael Munck, Founder & CEO, 2021.AI
14:05 Practical use of AI in Asset Management
Jan Erik Saugestad, CEO, Storebrand Asset Management
14:35 Coffee break
GEOPOLITICS AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE
15:00 Geopolitical changes and the transformation of the global energy system
Lars Gert Lose, Head of Global Affairs, Communication and Marketing, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners
15:30 Green Infrastructure Investments in a Post Zero-Interest Rate Environment
Nicole Bernardi, Director, Alternative Investments, PFA Pension
16:00 Closing remarks
Michael Albrechtslund, CEO, Finansforeningen / CFA Society Denmark
16:05 Drinks, tapas and networking reception
Sign up today to secure your seat at the Nordic Investment Conference 2023 in Copenhagen. We look forward to your participation and an enriching experience!
Registration fee
Members of:
Finansforeningen/CFA Society Denmark
CFA Society Finland
CFA Society Norway
CFA Society Sweden
CFA Societies member of the global travel passport
Before early bird deadline: DKK 2.250 (approx. EUR 300)
After early bird deadline: DKK 3.000 (approx. EUR 400)
Online participation: DKK 750 (approx. EUR 100)
Non-members:
Before early bird deadline: DKK 3.250 (approx. EUR 437)
After early bird deadline: DKK 4.000(approx. EUR 537)
Early bird deadline is 3 September 2023.