LGC Investment and Pensions Summit 2021 | emap Publishing Limited | 9 September 2021 | New Dock, Armouries Dr, Leeds LS10 1LT, UK

Building on the event’s strong foundations over the last 32 years, we are proud to announce our exciting new developments for 2021:
- Investment zone: short, sharp 30 minute sessions on topical areas including private markets, sustainable equities, property, global fixed income and local investments.
- A fascinating new venue – The Royal Armouries and New Dock Hall in Leeds – a unique and easily accessible space in the heart of the city centre.
- Essential, plentiful networking opportunities including discussion sessions, 1-2-1 meetings and informal catch-ups in the networking zone
- Announcing the LGC Investment Rising Stars - to shine a light on up-and-coming LGPS stars of the future.
- An Advisory panel representing key stakeholders who are contributing their insight to the programme and the event.

WHY ATTEND?

ATTENDING THE EVENT WILL ENABLE YOU TO:

• Benefit from high-level investment knowledge from prominent experts across the LGPS, who’ll ensure you have the latest intelligence for your organisation
• Contribute to the networking sessions to sense-check your thinking and inform your investment strategy
• Take advantage of our easy-to-access platform so you can plan your attendance at the event and arrange meetings with more delegates before, during and after the event
• Use this dedicated time to focus on your investment strategy and share your challenges with your peers and fund managers
• Targeted networking enabling you to catch up with relevant contacts from organisations throughout the LGPS in England, Wales and Scotland

THE SUMMIT IS OPEN TO FOUR DIFFERENT AUDIENCES:

• LGPS Pool Representatives Including:

• The management team (Chief Executives, Chairs, Chief Investment Officers, Chief Responsible Investment Officers, Chief Operating Officers, Chief Compliance and Risk Officers)
• The investment team – from heads of the different asset classes, to investment officers and the investment analysts
•The Client Relationship team (who manage the relationship with the pool members (underlying funds)
• Non-executive Directors

• Local Authority Pension Fund Officers Including:

• Directors of Finance
• Directors/Heads of Pensions
• Pensions and Treasury Managers
• Pensions Officers/Senior Accountants

• Local Authority Councillors and Pensions Board Members Including:

• Chairs of the Pension Fund Committee
• Vice-Chairs of the Pension Fund Committee
• Members of the Pension Fund Committee
• Employer representatives of the Pension Fund Committee
• Trade Union reps of the Pension Fund Committee
• Chairs of the Local Pension Board
• Vice Chairs of the Local Pension Board
• Members of the Local Pension Board

• Independent Advisers

2021 Speakers

James Ashley
Head of the Asset Management International Market Strategy team, Goldman Sachs Asset Management

William Bourne
Independent Adviser

Matthew Cain
Head of Digital, Data and Customer Services, London Borough of Hackney

Laura Chappell
Chief Executive, Brunel Pension Partnership

Teresa Clay
Head of Local Government Pensions, MHCLG

Joanne Donnelly
Deputy Secretary, LGPS Scheme Advisory Board

Alex Greaves
Head of Residential, MandG Real Estate

Denise Le Gal
Chair, Brunel Pension Partnership

Abigail Leech
Finance Director, Local Pension Partnership (LPP) Administration

Marion Maloney
Head of Responsible Investment and Governance, Environment Agency Pension Fund

Paul Markham
Portfolio Manager, Equities Opportunities Tea, Newton Investment Management

Sara Maxey
Employer Manager, Essex Pension Fund

Mike O'Donnell
Chief Executive, London CIV

Anthony Parnell
Treasury and Pension Investments Manager

Jose Pellicer
Head of Investment Strategy

Roger Phillips
Chair, Local Government Pension Scheme Advisory Board

Jo Ray
Head of Pensions, Lincolnshire Pension Fund

Chris Rule
Chief Executive, Local Pensions Partnership Investment

Phil Triggs
Tri-Borough Director of Treasury and Pensions, Westminster City Council

MODERATORS:

Dafydd Edwards
Chief Finance Officer,Gwynedd Council

CHAIRS:

Rachel Elwell
Chief Executive, Border to Coast Pensions Partnership

Jane Firth
Head of Responsible Investment, Border to Coast Pensions Partnership

Bob Holloway
Pensions Secretary, Local Government Association

Kevin McDonald
Director, ACCESS

Dawn Turner
Independent Adviser and Non-Executive Director

Peter Wallach
Director of Pensions, Merseyside Pension Fund

2021 Sponsors

HEADLINE SPONSOR:
• M&G Investments

SPONSORS:
• Canada Life Asset Management
• CBRE Global Investors
• Goldman Sachs Asset Management
• Newton Investment Management
• Global Asset Management
• T.Rowe Price