SAIA's 13^th Annual Alternative Investment Summit (11/20/2025):

Exploring Current Market Insights and Opportunities Ahead  

Dear SAIA Community,

We are excited to invite you to join us on November 20th at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seattle for our 13th Annual Alternative Investment Summit. 

This year’s program features Chris Jones, Ph.D., Chief Executive (London) and Head of Solutions at Graham Capital Management, in conversation with Gino Perrina, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Together, they will cut through the noise of a turbulent macroeconomic backdrop to deliver timely insights that blend rigorous research with practical applications. Expect a candid discussion on today’s most pressing market challenges, how leading institutions are adapting, and where opportunities may lie in the years ahead. 

The program is designed to give attendees a sharper understanding of current dynamics and a clearer framework for thinking about the future of institutional portfolios. Do not miss this chance to connect with peers and gain actionable ideas for thriving in an evolving investment landscape, followed by a networking reception with leaders across the alternatives community.

For more details and to register, please see below.

Event Details: 

Registration: Please Note the Event is Fully Sold Out. 

Keynote Speaker:

Chris Jones

Chief Executive (London) and Head of Solutions

Graham Capital 

Chris Jones, Ph.D., is Chief Executive (London) at Graham Capital Management, L.P. (“Graham”) and the Head of the Firm’s Solutions business. In his role as Chief Executive (London), Dr. Jones oversees the management of Graham’s London office. In his role as Head of Solutions, Dr. Jones works with Graham’s clients to develop customized solutions that best fit their portfolios, utilizing the broad range of strategies across Graham’s investment platform. Prior to joining Graham in 2016, Dr. Jones was Managing Director and Head of Investment Advisory at bfinance, an investment consultancy specializing in large pension plans, from March 2012 to February 2016, where he advised a variety of global institutional clients.

From January 2005 to February 2012, Dr. Jones was Chief Investment Officer of Key Asset Management, a fund of hedge funds, where he was responsible for the oversight of the investment and risk management of several funds of hedge funds. Dr. Jones is currently an Honorary Fellow in Finance at the Judge Business School at the University of Cambridge, where he lectures MFin and MBA courses on Alternative Investment Management. Dr. Jones has co-authored a number of published academic papers about liquid alternatives and hedge fund strategies as well as having authored a book on the subject. Dr. Jones received a BA in Mathematics from Oxford University in 1992 and a PhD in Mathematical Finance from the University of Cambridge in 2000.

Moderator:

Gino Perrina

Managing Director - External Investing Group (XIG)

Goldman Sachs

Gino is a Managing Director in the External Investing Group (XIG) within Goldman Sachs Asset Management, where he serves on the XIG Public Markets – Hedge Funds Portfolio Construction Investment Committee. He joined Goldman Sachs in 2021 after serving as Chief Investment Officer at Laird Norton Wealth Management from 2015 to 2021.

Previously, he held senior leadership roles at BlackRock in New York and Seattle, overseeing alternative asset portfolios across hedge funds, private equity, infrastructure, and opportunistic investments. He also directed Fixed Income Research at Russell Investments, following earlier positions at Microsoft and IAC/InterActive Corp. In addition to his professional roles, Gino serves on the investment committee of St. Joseph School in Seattle and the Finance Committee of Ashesi University. Gino holds a BA in Business Administration from Seattle University, an MBA from Clemson University, and a PhD in Finance from Texas Tech University.  

We look forward to hosting you!

SAIA Board