Key Takeaways
- • The Sohn Conference Foundation announced the 2026 New York Sohn Investment Conference, to be held May 12, 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City, in partnership with CNBC.
- • The event marks the 31st year of the flagship conference, which raises funds for MSK Kids, the pediatric program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
- • Confirmed speakers include Marc Lasry (Avenue Capital Group), David Einhorn (Greenlight Capital), Jim Chanos (Chanos & Co.), Larry Robbins (Glenview Capital), Scott Goodwin (Diameter Capital Partners), Ilana Weinstein (The IDW Group) and Harry Stebbings (20VC).
- • The Sohn Conference series has raised more than $150 million since its founding in 1995, according to the foundation.
- • Next Wave Sohn will showcase presentations from leaders of newly launched hedge funds, with Marex as official sponsor; additional speakers and sponsors are to be announced.
Summary
The Sohn Conference Foundation, a charitable organization focused on pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases, has announced the launch of the 2026 New York Sohn Investment Conference, scheduled for May 12, 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City. The announcement, distributed via Business Wire, describes the event as the flagship of the Sohn series, now in its 31st year, and says it will again bring together leading hedge fund and alternative investors for a day of on-stage presentations, fireside chats, networking and interactive programming. CNBC is the exclusive media and broadcast partner.
Evan Sohn, Vice President and Co-Founder of the Sohn Conference Foundation, said the conference has helped transform an idea born in tribute to his brother Ira into a global movement, with insights shared on its stage intended to direct capital toward pediatric cancer research. Proceeds support MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The foundation listed seven confirmed speakers: Marc Lasry of Avenue Capital Group, Scott Goodwin of Diameter Capital Partners, Ilana Weinstein of The IDW Group, David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital, Jim Chanos of Chanos & Co., Larry Robbins of Glenview Capital, and Harry Stebbings of 20VC. Additional speakers and panels will be announced in the coming weeks. The Next Wave Sohn segment will feature leaders of innovative new hedge fund launches presenting their highest-conviction ideas.
Announced sponsors include AlphaSense (Official Speaker Lounge Sponsor), Blockchain.com (Lunch Panel Discussion Sponsor), Jones Lang LaSalle (Commercial Real Estate Panel Sponsor), Marex (Official Global Next Wave Sponsor), Revelio Labs (Breakfast Sponsor) and Third Bridge (Women in Finance Breakfast Sponsor, in partnership with 100 Women in Finance), with Gasthalter & Co. providing press support. Additional sponsors will be announced.
The Sohn Conference Foundation honors Ira Sohn, a Wall Street professional who died of cancer at age 29, and was founded in New York City in 1995. Sohn conferences have since been held in San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, Monaco and Sydney. According to the foundation, the series has raised more than $150 million to date. Tickets and sponsorship information are available at sohnconference.org.
Evan Sohn, Vice President and Co-Founder of the Sohn Conference Foundation, said the conference has helped transform an idea born in tribute to his brother Ira into a global movement, with insights shared on its stage intended to direct capital toward pediatric cancer research. Proceeds support MSK Kids at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
The foundation listed seven confirmed speakers: Marc Lasry of Avenue Capital Group, Scott Goodwin of Diameter Capital Partners, Ilana Weinstein of The IDW Group, David Einhorn of Greenlight Capital, Jim Chanos of Chanos & Co., Larry Robbins of Glenview Capital, and Harry Stebbings of 20VC. Additional speakers and panels will be announced in the coming weeks. The Next Wave Sohn segment will feature leaders of innovative new hedge fund launches presenting their highest-conviction ideas.
Announced sponsors include AlphaSense (Official Speaker Lounge Sponsor), Blockchain.com (Lunch Panel Discussion Sponsor), Jones Lang LaSalle (Commercial Real Estate Panel Sponsor), Marex (Official Global Next Wave Sponsor), Revelio Labs (Breakfast Sponsor) and Third Bridge (Women in Finance Breakfast Sponsor, in partnership with 100 Women in Finance), with Gasthalter & Co. providing press support. Additional sponsors will be announced.
The Sohn Conference Foundation honors Ira Sohn, a Wall Street professional who died of cancer at age 29, and was founded in New York City in 1995. Sohn conferences have since been held in San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, Monaco and Sydney. According to the foundation, the series has raised more than $150 million to date. Tickets and sponsorship information are available at sohnconference.org.
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