LSE Alternative Investments Conference, 12 -13 February 2024 | Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London

The conference is a combination of keynote sessions, panels, interactive workshops and networking events. Through AIC you can gain insights from industry leaders on current market trends, whilst networking with the various HR departments via our recruitment fair and with other students as the leaders of tomorrow. 

The 2024 LSE Alternative Investments Conference will take place on February 12-13th 2024. AIC warmly hopes to share this unique opportunity with students at your university.

The LSE SU Alternative Investments Conference (AIC) was founded in 2005 by a group of committed and entrepreneurial students who aimed to create a forum for rich dialogue and debate between the world’s leading figures within alternative investments and the brightest students globally.​

Since then, the AIC has become the world’s largest student conference on alternatives, focusing primarily on Private Equity, Hedge Funds and Venture Capital. Recognised worldwide, the AIC brings together over 60 senior level industry luminaries and 320 delegates from the world’s leading Undergraduate and Postgraduate institutions, while acting as the premier recruitment platform for alternative investment firms globally.​

As we commemorate our 18th anniversary, we look forward to building on the successes of AIC 2023, bringing together 350 delegates and almost 60 industry leaders over 2 days. This year, we stand ever true to our mission: to educate, connect and inspire the next generation of business leaders.

About our conference:

• Our primary objective is to educate and inspire the next generation of business leaders in the alternative investments industry. The AIC sees an average of 4,000 applications from undergraduate, MBA and PhD programmes across top institutions globally. With an acceptance rate of c. 5%, we connect the most ambitious students with inspirational and influential leaders in the industry.
• In previous years we have invited the likes of David Rubenstein (Carlyle), Howard Marks (Oaktree), Paul Singer (Elliott Management), Julian Salisbury (Goldman Sachs Asset Management) and Jonathan Lavine (Bain Capital)..

Why Attend?

• World Class Speakers: AIC brings together industry leading individuals to educate the next generation of business leaders. You will hear from some of the greatest minds in alternatives in a variety of sessions such as keynote speeches, fireside chats, panels and interactive workshops.
• Exclusive Recruitment Opportunities: Through the AIC Recruitment Fair you will have access to key decision makers keen to hire the brightest of minds. Our sponsor firms will set up over 20 stalls, bringing members from HR and investment teams to speak directly to you. Alongside the extensive networking opportunities at the conference, our sponsors will receive your CV for on-going and future recruitment opportunities.
• Interactive Workshops: Delegates will attend a total of 4 interactive and intimate workshops across the 2 conference days to learn about specific topics in greater depth. From an interactive seminar on developing investment hypotheses to talks about breaking into the buyside, there are plenty of topics to explore. For more advanced students, firms may also invite delegates for exclusive technical training sessions.
• Networking: Whether it be speakers, sponsors or other delegates, you will be speaking to the brightest minds in finance at the LSE Alternative Investments Conference. With plenty of break-out sessions, you will get the chance to speak to the 350 other motivated and like-minded delegates who come from over 80 different countries.
• Technical Training: As a delegate you will gain access to exclusive technical training workshops prior and post-conference, as well as exclusive offers and discounts to many other financial resources.
• Exclusive Events: AIC delegates will become part of a life-long community that transcends the two conference days. Delegates will have access to exclusive opportunities, including delegate alumni socials, networking events, firm lunches and post-conference events – a brilliant opportunity to stay in touch and continue growing in your career. 

CONFERENCE FEATURES

• Arguably the best speaker line-up in the world, AIC delegates are able to hear from today’s leaders, many of whom pioneered the industry we know today. Hear from 40+ speakers over the course of the 2-day event to truly differentiate your knowledge of today’s markets.
• With our sponsors present at the Alternative Investments Conference, you will have access to key decision makers keen to hire the brightest minds. Alongside the extensive one-to-one recruitment opportunities at the Conference, our sponsors will receive your CV for on-going and future recruitment opportunities.
• AIC delegates can choose from 10+ workshops to attend across the two-days to learn about specific topics in greater depth. From an interactive seminar on how to develop investment hypothesis to a talk about breaking into the buyside, there are plenty of topics to explore.
• Whether with speakers, sponsors or delegates, you will have the chance to meet the brightest people in finance at the Alternative Investments Conference. With plenty of break-out sessions, you will have a chance to meet many of the 320 motivated students.
• The annual AIC Delegate Dinner is a true highlight of the two-day event. A chance to relax after the first day, the dinner offers good food, company and live music to the make the most of your AIC experience.
• Delegates will have access to exclusive opportunities, ranging from one-to-one interviews, networking events, firm lunches and post-conference events. A great opportunity to meet your future employer and get ahead in your career.