October 27, 2026 • Cohen & Co Office, Chicago
Spend an afternoon discussing our industry's pressing topics, intimately, table side, with experts and allocators.
The focus of discussions will be on how to institutionalize your business to attract capital.
Fireside Chat with Jon Hays, Head of Wealth Coverage, Bisonti Partners (formerly Investcorp Strategic Capital Group)
Your Table Hosts are Industry Experts
Tax Considerations of Investing in Public and Private Funds
Jay Laurila
Cohen & Co.
Using Strategic Capital to Accelerate Growth
Jon Hays
Bisonti Partners (formerly Investcorp Strategic Capital Group)
How Emerging Managers Can Create Alpha Through Their Prime Brokerage Relationship
Dennis Palmeri
John Vaccaro
Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc.
Fund Banking: Deposit Account and Lending
Tom Richardson
Michelle Tesch
CIBC US
The Art of Following Up with Investors
Lisa Vioni, Hedge Connection
Using Technology to Scale Capital Raising
Yon Perullo, Fuel
The Modern Asset Manager: Navigating AI, Cybersecurity and IT Infrastructure
Jonathan Slogoff
Atlas Technica
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
5:00PM Fireside Chat with Jon Hays, Head of Wealth Coverage, Bisonti Partners (formerly Investcorp Strategic Capital Group)
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, OCTOBER 27, 2026