Agenda Announced: Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference 2026 - Thursday, 1 October

The Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference returns in person on Thursday, 1 October 2026 at The Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock. As a leading event in the international funds and asset management calendar, it attracts over 500 senior participants from across the global funds community.

This year's theme, 'Ireland: Powering the Global Investment Future' will spotlight Ireland’s expanding role as a global centre for investment funds, including private assets and ETF innovation. Coinciding with Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union, this year’s conference takes place at a pivotal time as Europe prioritises competitiveness, capital markets development, and regulatory simplification.

Attendees can expect high-profile keynote speakers, expert panels, and presentations addressing key industry trends, including the rapid growth of ETFs, Ireland’s developing private assets ecosystem, the Savings and Investments Union, financial literacy, and evolving regulatory and operational landscapes. Additional sessions will cover digital assets, tokenisation, and the future of cross-border investments.

Secure your place today to ensure you don’t miss this flagship industry gathering.

Agenda

A series of engaging presentations, keynote talks, and panel discussions will take place between 9am and 6pm, following breakfast and registration.

Agenda highlights include:

Panel Discussions

• The Leadership Agenda - Balancing Growth, Regulation, and Innovation

• Data, Distribution, and the Future: Who Owns the Client?

• Irish Leadership, Global Scale - Perspectives on Scaling Fintech

• The New Investment Ecosystem - Products, Platforms & the Next Generation Investors

• Regulatory Update 2026

• The Future of Private Asset Structures: Ireland's Competitive Edge

• Bridging Traditional and Digital - the Path to Tokenisation

Keynote Addresses

• Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland

• Maria Luís Albuquerque, Commissioner for Financial Services and the Savings and Investments Union

• An Taoiseach Micheál Martin TD

The Irish Funds TY Financial Literacy Programme Highlights 

The event will conclude with a networking drinks reception. 

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Sponsorship Opportunities 

A limited number of sponsorship, exhibition and branding opportunities remain available for the conference. To view these opportunities, click here, and for further information, please email events@irishfunds.ie. Member firms receive a 25% discount on all sponsorship items.

Consultancy Hub 

Irish Funds is introducing the Drop‑In Consultancy Hub at the Irish Funds Annual Global Funds Conference on October 1 – a dedicated space where attendees can meet experts from member firms for guidance on fund structuring, distribution, governance, and specialist products such as Private Assets and ETFs.

The Hub will feature branded pods located beside the exhibition area, with meetings available via the Event App or walk‑ins. Sponsoring member firms automatically qualify for a pod as part of their package. For further information, please email events@irishfunds.ie.