A look forward to London Sohn Investment Conference 2026
Co-chairs Dina Geha and Piers Butler discuss the conference’s journey and reflect on three decades of giving back. In 1993, Ira Sohn, a young Wall Street professional, passed away from cancer. Following his passing, Ira’s manager, colleague, and friends on Wall Street wanted to do something meaningful to honor his memory. They came up with a simple but powerful idea: invite some of Wall Street’s…
The London Sohn Investment Conference 2026 is set to honor its 33-year legacy and continue its global impact in fundraising for pediatric cancer research. Co-chairs Dina Geha and Piers Butler reminisce about the conference's humble beginnings in 1993, when Ira Sohn's colleagues came together to pay tribute to his memory after his passing from cancer.
The inaugural event took place in New York in 1995, and since then, the conference has expanded globally, hosting multiple editions across Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Raising over $150 million in research funds, the Sohn Investment Conference now showcases the brightest minds in finance, who deliver 12-minute pitches on their strategies and investment ideas.
This year's lineup features renowned short seller Carson Block, activist investors James Palliser and Boaz Weinstein, and a new AI panel. With markets facing a backdrop of economic uncertainty and geopolitical shifts, the essence of the conference rests on attendees' ability to discern undervalued stocks and articulate their investment outlooks.
The conference organizers emphasize the importance of networking and fostering connections among finance professionals, which has become even more vital since the Covid-19 pandemic forced virtual events. Looking ahead to 2026, Geha and Butler express their enthusiasm for the London edition, anticipating a more engaging experience that reflects the evolving investment landscape and the diverse strategies now represented in the speaker lineup.
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