May 20, 2026 • Hotel Crescent Court, Dallas
Spend an afternoon discussing our industry's pressing topics, intimately, table side, with experts and allocators.
Your Table Hosts are Industry Experts
Tax Considerations for Investing in Funds: Offshore, Domestic, and Beyond
Stephen Vlasak, Richey May
Sean Sawey, Richey May
The SMA Era in Hedge Funds - What to Know
Dylan Reid, IQEQ
Dan Miller, IQEQ
Strategies for Raising Capital: 506(b) vs. 506(c), Placement Agents, and Broker/Dealer Considerations
Brent S. Gillett, Esq., Investment Law Group of Gillett Joseph LLP
The Art of Following Up with Investors
Lisa Vioni, Hedge Connection
Unlocking Retirement Capital: How Fund Managers Can Tap Into IRA Investors
Brad Janitz, Equity Trust
GP Stakes: Value Creation
Jon Hays, Investcorp
Investing in the AI Super‑Cycle: An Allocator’s View with Plutus21
Kate Belair, Jones Trading
Hamiz Awan, Plutus21
HOW IT WORKS // THE DECONSTRUCTED CONFERENCE
Table Talks is a unique and successful Hedge Connection event that brings together thought leaders in the alternative industry to discuss a variety of topics table side.
Prior to the event, all registered attendees will select the 4 sessions they wish to join using our Table Chooser software. Each Table Talk session lasts 30 minutes.
4:00PM Registration and Welcome
4:30PM Fireside Chat with Richard Westmark
5:30PM Session 1
6:00PM Session 2
6:30PM Session 3
7:00PM Cocktail and Hors d’Oeuvres Reception
8:00PM End of Event
AGENDA // WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2026