A message from the co-chairs of the 2026 Fall Annual Meeting and Education Conference, Chrissy Rittberg (Northwestern Mutual) and Amanda Hoffman (Chapman & Cutler):
Step right up and join us for the ACIC’s Fall Annual Meeting and Education Conference! On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the Education Committee, we are delighted to invite you to this year’s gathering to be held at The Watergate Hotel on October 22nd and 23rd—where the greatest minds in institutional investing take center stage for a dynamic and thought-provoking showcase.
Prepare for a high-energy program full of daring feats, sharp insights, and carefully balanced acts across the evolving investment landscape. One act will feature a Market Update, where ringmasters of the market will unpack current trends and developments shaping today’s environment.
At the center ring, our Restructuring and Liability Management act will tackle high-stakes maneuvers—including LMEs, emerging antitrust considerations, and non-pro rata strategies including a minority investor perspective—bringing clarity to one of the most complex and rapidly evolving arenas.
The spotlight then shifts to a thrilling Structured Finance and Securitization act, featuring a deep dive into various structured products.
Our program also includes a carefully choreographed Ethics and Artificial Intelligence act, where panelists will examine how technological innovation intersects with professional responsibility—ensuring no one loses their footing on this fast-moving tightrope.
In a powerful balancing act, the Insurance Company Financing act will explore an expanding toolkit of capital markets solutions—from FABNs and surplus notes to credit agreements—alongside the regulatory frameworks that underpin them.
Next, watch as dealmakers perform the art of decision-making in our Making the Investment Decision act, where legal and commercial perspectives converge to evaluate risk, structure, and execution in real time.
The show continues with a dynamic Reinsurance panel, unpacking shifting risk appetites and the structural considerations driving today’s market.
No modern financial circus would be complete without a Fintech and Digital Assets act—where speakers will explore regulation, custody, security interests, and risk considerations in this rapidly developing frontier.
Finally, we bring together the Private Credit Market act, with a spotlight on rated note feeder structures and the strategic direction of the asset class—an act still being refined as the market evolves in real time.
Between the main acts, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to connect with colleagues, share ideas, and enjoy the company of fellow ACIC members. Be sure to watch for the full agenda and speaker lineup, and don’t forget to register and book your hotel room before the curtain rises. We hope to see you in October!
