MFA Ops: Human Capital 2026 - Agenda
October 8, 2026
Conference
320 Park
New York, NY
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8:15 am – 9:00 am
Networking breakfast
9:00 am – 9:10 am
Welcome remarks
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9:10 am – 9:40 am
Human capital at an inflection point: Leading through technology, growth, and constant change
- Examine the forces reshaping the workforce, from technological advancement to evolving employee expectations.
- Discuss how HR leaders are helping firms navigate growth, transformation, and organizational change.
- Unpack strategies for balancing innovation, culture, and workforce stability in an increasingly dynamic environment.
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9:40 am – 10:10 am
Talent market trends and compensation design practices
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10:10 am – 10:40 am
Employment law and the latest regulatory developments: What HR leaders need to know
- Review recent legal, regulatory, and enforcement developments across jurisdictions that impact hiring, compensation, workplace policies, and employee relations.
- Discuss how firms are adapting HR practices to keep pace with evolving employment requirements and increased regulatory scrutiny.
- Explore practical strategies for managing compliance risk while supporting business objectives and workforce needs.
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10:40 am – 11:10 am
Networking break
11:10 am – 11:40 am
Keynote interview | The psychology of high performance: Unlocking human potential in demanding environments
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11:40 am – 12:10 pm
The new talent equation: How AI Is reshaping human capital in alternatives
- Examine the reality of AI-driven workforce transformation in alternative investment firms, including where firms are seeing changes in headcount, team structures, and operating models.
- Explore how AI is reshaping recruiting, workforce planning, employee development, and career progression.
- Discuss how AI is changing management and leadership expectations, and how HR leaders are evaluating AI tools, driving adoption, and balancing innovation with risk and governance.
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12:10 pm –1:00 pm
Networking lunch
1:00 pm – 1:15 pm
Transition to breakouts & roundtable discussions
1:15 pm –2:00 pm
Concurrent breakouts
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Option 1
AI in HR practice: Strategies for lean teams
AI in HR practice: Strategies for lean teams
- Discuss practical AI use cases that can help smaller HR teams increase efficiency and impact.
- Share lessons learned around vendor selection, implementation, and adoption.
- Explore approaches to managing risk while delivering measurable business value.
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AI in HR practice: Strategies for scaling talent and workforce initiatives
AI in HR practice: Strategies for scaling talent and workforce initiatives
- Examine how larger organizations are integrating AI across talent and workforce programs.
- Discuss governance, change management, and stakeholder alignment at scale.
- Explore methods for measuring adoption, effectiveness, and organizational impact.
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2:00 pm –2:20 pm
Networking break
2:20 am –3:10 pm
Roundtable discussions
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Participate in a small-group discussion with your peers on one of the featured topics. Space is limited, and advance registration will open closer to the event.
Leadership and management development: Building effective leaders at every level
- Share approaches for developing managers and leaders across different stages of their careers.
- Discuss strategies for leading teams through organizational change, workforce transformation and periods of uncertainty.
- Explore how firms are building leadership capabilities that support high-performing teams.
Facilitated by
Speaker To Be Announced
The HR playbook for situations no one wants to face
- Discuss best practices for managing employee relations issues and workplace investigations.
- Share lessons learned from handling sensitive personnel matters and complex workplace situations.
- Explore crisis response strategies that protect employees, culture, and the organization.
Facilitated by
Speaker To Be Announced
HR analytics beyond time-to-hire
- Examine workforce metrics that provide meaningful insight into talent and business performance.
- Discuss how firms are using data to inform workforce planning and strategic decisions.
- Share techniques for translating HR data into actionable insights for senior leaders.
Facilitated by
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Immigration, global mobility, and cross-border talent
- Explore current challenges and opportunities related to international hiring and mobility.
- Discuss strategies for supporting employees working across multiple jurisdictions.
- Share approaches for navigating immigration requirements and global workforce planning.
Facilitated by
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Succession planning, talent mapping and change management
- Discuss strategies for identifying and developing future leaders across the organization.
- Explore approaches for strengthening bench depth and reducing key-person risk.
- Examine how firms are linking succession planning to business strategy, organizational growth, and long-term leadership continuity.
Facilitated by
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What investors are really looking for in human capital due diligence
- Gain insight into how allocators and ODD teams evaluate talent and organizational strength.
- Discuss the workforce, leadership, and succession factors that influence investment decisions.
- Explore ways firms can better demonstrate organizational resilience and long-term sustainability.
Facilitated by
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3:10 pm – 3:30 pm
Transition to main stage
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Exploring your employee value proposition: Attracting and retaining top talent
- Define the elements of a compelling employee value proposition and how leading firms differentiate themselves in a competitive talent market.
- Examine how culture, leadership, flexibility, and career growth influence both a candidate's decision to join and an employee's decision to stay.
- Discuss how firms are evolving strategies to attract, engage, and retain high-performing talent.
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4:00 pm – 4:30 pm
The future workforce: What will differentiate firms over the next five years?
- Identify the workforce, leadership, and organizational trends expected to have the greatest impact on alternative investment firms over the next five years.
- Explore how firms are preparing for changing skill requirements, new ways of working, and an increasingly technology-enabled workforce.
- Hear investor, industry, and talent advisor perspectives on the capabilities and strategic priorities that will separate leaders from laggards in the years ahead.
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4:30 pm – 4:35 pm
Closing remarks
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