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Global Conference 2025

Strategies for a Brave New World: Investment Opportunities Beyond the Mag 7 (Invite only)

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In recent years, the "Magnificent 7" have been the cornerstone of investor portfolios, driving significant returns. However, with changing market dynamics, many investors are now seeking opportunities beyond this concentrated group to unlock new growth. As macroeconomic conditions shift, geopolitical tensions rise, and technological innovation accelerates, the investment landscape is evolving rapidly. Investors are now looking toward a broader range of sectors and geographies, including alternative assets and emerging markets, to create more diversified, future-proof portfolios. Has the dominance of the "Magnificent 7" created a blind spot for investors seeking diversification, or should public equities remain a cornerstone of investor portfolios? Which regions are emerging as key investment destinations? How are investors shifting their focus beyond the traditional tech giants? 

    Moderator

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    Angela Rodell

    Principal, Rodell Consulting

    Speakers

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    Maite Irakoze Baur

    Chief Investment Officer, Farmers Insurance
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    Gautam Bhandari

    Global Chief Investment Officer and Managing Partner, I Squared Capital
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    Paul Colonna

    President and Chief Investment Officer, Lockheed Martin
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    George Maris

    Chief Investment Officer and Global Head of Equities, Principal Asset Management
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    Timothy Reese

    CEO and Chief Investment Officer, PA Municipal Retirement System