About the Forum
The IEN Annual Forum brings together endowment managers, foundation leaders, and institutional investors for two and a half days of peer learning, strategic dialogue, and relationship building. Hosted this year at the University of Toronto, this gathering will convene practitioners working at the intersection of fiduciary duty, climate risk, and mission-aligned investing.
The forum is designed for the IEN community — those who have been doing this work and are ready to go further. Expect candid conversations, actionable frameworks, and the kind of connections that persist long after the event ends.
Full programming details — including speakers, sessions, and registration information — will be available soon. Stay tuned.
Topics We'll Explore
Drawing on the themes shaping institutional investing today, sessions will address:
- The clean energy transition under geopolitical instability
- Responsible investment in AI — risks, opportunities, and guardrails
- Aligning climate action with fiduciary duty
- Systems-level portfolio strategies that address root causes
- Centering justice and equity amid political headwinds
- Legal frameworks for endowments and foundations
- Mobilizing support for sustainable DC and DB plans
- Pension leadership — case studies and practical tools
Sponsor the Forum
The IEN Annual Forum offers a unique opportunity to connect with endowment managers, foundation leaders, and institutional investors from across North America who are driving the sustainable investing movement. Sponsorship supports the work of this community and puts your organization in front of the people shaping it.
Opening Reception at Hart House
Join fellow attendees on the evening of November 18th for an opening reception at Hart House — one of the University of Toronto's most storied gathering spaces. A warm welcome to the forum and to the city.
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