Altair Advisers 2026 Investment Summit
November 9 – 10, 2026
The Langham Chicago | 330 North Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60610
About
Join us in Chicago for our two-day Investment Summit featuring expert-led sessions on the forces shaping today’s markets. This program also includes opportunities to connect with fellow clients through a series of memorable experiences throughout the city.
November 9, 2026
Agenda
Day 1 – Chicago Experiences
We are excited to host a day of Chicago-based experiences focused on art and philanthropy. Clients are welcome to register for one of both of these options.
Arts of the Americas Collection
Tour Times: 9:00am & 10:00am (limited availability)
Meeting Point: Please enter the museum’s West Box entrance, located to the right of the main Modern Wing entrance, at 159 E. Monroe Street.
For the third year in a row, we are hosting private, small group tours at the Art Institute of Chicago. Take advantage of this opportunity to view the Arts of Americas collection, featuring works by Edward Hopper, Archibald Motley and Norman Rockwell.
A Philanthropic Field Trip
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Meeting Point: The Langham Chicago (330 N Wabash), private transportation to and from New Moms facilities is provided.
Join us for an immersive experience to explore how a grassroots nonprofit is creatively addressing complex challenges. New Moms is a Chicago-based nonprofit that helps young mothers build stable, thriving families through housing, coaching, job training, and family support. In partnership with Strategic Philanthropy Ltd., we will visit New Moms’ facilities, hear from organizational leaders and program participants, and discuss how thoughtful philanthropy can strengthen entire communities.
Client Welcome Reception
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
Gather with clients and members of Altair’s leadership team for an evening reception at Travelle at The Langham Chicago. Enjoy cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and conversation overlooking the Chicago River.
November 10, 2026
Agenda
Day 2 – Investment Summit
Hear from Altair professionals and leading outside experts as they share timely market insights, perspectives on economic and geopolitical developments and actionable ideas to prepare your family for the unexpected.
Check In & Breakfast
Time: 9:00-9:30am
Start the day with a light breakfast before the sessions begin.
Futureproofing for Your Family
Time: 9:30-10:30am
Think of this session as a permission slip to do something you have probably been meaning to do, and as a reminder that it does not have to be perfect to be powerful. We will walk you through the “Red Folder” concept: A centralized inventory of your most important financial, legal, and personal information designed to give your family clarity and confidence. You will hear real-world stories, discover what might be hiding in plain sight in your own financial picture, and leave with practical tools you can put to use immediately.
Speakers
Caitlin Dixon | Director of Financial Planning, Altair Advisers
AI & Your Investment Portfolio
Time: 10:30-11:30am
The global AI buildout is one of today’s most powerful investment themes – it is driving massive capital spending, birthing fast-growing upstarts, providing a new lease on life for some tech companies and threatening to disrupt others. David Lin, Altair’s Head of Investment Research, will moderate a panel with our recommended investment managers across asset classes to discuss where they see the best AI-related opportunities now, how they see that evolving in the coming years, and how it is shaping their investment strategies and portfolio decision-making.
Speakers
Michael Buck | Portfolio Manager, Driehaus Capital Management
Shruti Gandhi | Founder & General Partner, Array VC
Nancy Zevenbergen | Chief Investment Officer, Zevenbergen Capital Investments
Luncheon
Time: 11:30am-12:30pm
Enjoy lunch and conversation in a relaxed setting between sessions.
2026 Midterm Results Analysis With David Wasserman
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
David Wasserman, Senior Editor and Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report, is one of the nation’s leading election forecasters and a frequent commentator on national media outlets. Drawing on his expertise analyzing congressional races and electoral trends, he will provide an insightful assessment of the 2026 midterm election results and discuss what they could mean for Washington, public policy, and the economy in the years ahead.
Speaker
David Wasserman | Senior Editor & Elections Analyst, The Cook Political Report
Market Outlook
Time: 1:45-2:15pm
Jason Laurie, Altair’s Chief Investment Officer, will share our economic outlook and thoughts on asset markets heading into 2027.
Speaker
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November 8 – 11
The Langham, Chicago is located along the Chicago River in the iconic Mies van der Rohe–designed IBM Building. The hotel has earned a Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star rating and a MICHELIN Two Key distinction and is home to Chuan Spa, Chicago’s only Forbes Five-Star spa.
Phone Number: (312) 923-9988
- Group Name: Altair Advisers Investment Summit
Getting to The Langham, Chicago
From the Airports
- O’Hare International Airport (ORD): Approximately 18 miles away, or a 35–60 minute drive depending on traffic.
- Midway International Airport (MDW): Approximately 13 miles away, or a 25–45 minute drive.
Public Transportation
Chicago’s CTA provides convenient access to The Langham. From O’Hare, take the CTA Blue Line to Washington Station, then enjoy a short 10-minute walk or quick taxi/rideshare to the hotel. From Midway, take the CTA Orange Line to State/Lake Station, followed by a 10-minute walk or brief taxi/rideshare.
Driving
The Langham is located at 330 North Wabash Avenue in downtown Chicago, with easy access from major expressways including I-90/94 and I-290. Valet parking is available for hotel guests, and several nearby public parking garages offer additional parking options. Ride-share services such as Uber and Lyft are also readily available throughout the city.
Altair Contact Information
Colleen Norton | Director of Firm Relations
- Email: cnorton@altairadvisers.com
Lachen Parks | Senior Associate of Client Education
- Email: lparks@altairadvisers.com
Anne Squire | Business Development Manager
- Email: asquire@altairadvisers.com