Organised by Elvinger Hoss Prussen and Deloitte Luxembourg, with the support of FT Live, the conference has become a key meeting point for professionals navigating cross-border strategies and, over the years, one of Luxembourg’s leading industry gathering.
Building on the momentum of 2025
The 2025 edition brought together more than 700 participants and focused on the challenges posed by geopolitical instability and its ripple effects with subsequent impact on global markets. Discussions explored the impact of neoliberalism, trade wars, and military tensions on European security, transatlantic relationships, and the global economy.
During the 2025 edition, 
Justin Griffiths, Partner at Deloitte Luxembourg and co-host of the conference, emphasized: “Trust and accessibility are essential for fully harnessing the potential of technological advancements in the asset management industry. As we continue to integrate digital tools and platforms, ensuring that investors feel confident in the security and integrity of their transactions becomes crucial.”
In 2026 the conference is shaping the future in a redrawn global landscape
Under this year’s theme, Shaping the Future in a Redrawn Global Landscape, the 2026 conference is moving the conversation forward by focusing on what the new and fast-changing global economic order means for portfolios, what operational shifts are reshaping asset management, and where capital and talent are coalescing in Europe. Sessions will explore:
- The impact of evolving geopolitical realities;
- Emerging trends in cross-border distribution;
- Key regulatory and market developments shaping the industry’s future.
The conference will once again feature world-class fund industry leaders and speakers:
- Cédric Villani, Mathematician, Fields Medal Winner;
- General Sir Adrian Bradshaw, Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, NATO;
- Dr. Bruno Colmant, Historian and Futurologist of the Economy;
- Claude Marx, Director General, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier;
- Hendrik and Esther Pfeiffer, Long-Distance Runners.
Additional speakers include representatives from organisations such as TheCityUK, Franklin Templeton, The Banker, Brookfield Asset Management, Macquarie Asset Management, Invesco Ireland, BNP Paribas Wealth Management, M&G, Henley & Partners Switzerland, among others.
A key industry rendezvous in Luxembourg
As Europe’s leading centre for cross-border fund distribution, Luxembourg remains at the heart of these discussions. The Cross-Border Distribution Conference reinforces the country’s position as a hub for dialogue, insight, and leadership in international asset management.
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