The 8th AICA Autumn Roundtable Conference will be held immediately following the ICI Retail Alternative Investments and Closed-End Funds Conference, forming a two-day series of events during the New York Fund Week for advisors, asset allocators, and financial media.

New York, October 9, 2026 / PRNewswire / -- According to Active Investment Company Alliance ( AICA ), this 501(c)(6) non-profit industry association that serves listed closed-end funds, business development companies ( BDC ), range funds, and tender offer repurchase funds, will host its eighth annual New York Roundtable on November 11, 2026 (Wednesday), at 48 Wall Street in New York. The full-day agenda will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 5:15 p.m., concluding with a two-hour networking reception.

This event will include 7 thematic discussions, a keynote speech, and a concluding "Flash Round" session, with over 35 invited speakers and hosts. It is expected that there will be 120 to 140 participants, comprising financial advisors, registered investment consultants, family offices, institutional allocators, fund initiators, analysts, and service providers. The 6 hours of continuing education credits ( CE ) are still pending approval.

AICA indicates that all keynote speakers have been invited based on their professional capabilities, and speaking slots cannot be purchased by payment. AICA The founder and executive chairman John Cole Scott stated: "The issues that current investors are most concerned about in these structures do not have simple answers. Why is the trading level at BDC during the listing process? How will the ruling change the governance of closed-end funds? How should advisors view the liquidity in semi-liquid funds? We have invited individuals who can discuss these issues candidly, and we have scheduled the event for the day after the ICI conference, so that the industry, investors, and media can cover both events in one trip."

Agenda Highlights (Final arrangements may be subject to adjustment)

• Welcoming remarks and the market as reflected in charts: discounts and historical levels, yields, capital flows, corporate actions, as well as the direction of institutional and aggressive capital.
• Credit Crossroads: Loans, CLO, High-Yield Bonds, and Municipal Bonds: Focusing on Senior Loans, CLO Debt and Equity, the Value in High-Yield Bonds and Municipal Bonds, as well as Leverage and Distribution Coverage.
• Mispricing or a Warning Sign? BDC Investors and Analysts: Discussing Whether the Discount on BDC Reflects Credit Risk, or Whether It's Related to the Impact of News on AI and Software Exposures, and How to Distinguish Between Stronger and Weaker Managers.
• Closed-end fund structure after Saba: Aggressive investment, governance, and discount: Discussing the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling on aggressive investment, boards of directors, tender offers, distribution policies, and mergers and acquisitions.
• The $460 Billion Question: Interval Funds, Tender Offer Repurchase Funds, and Unlisted BDC: Covering Due Diligence, Liquidity and Redemption Restrictions, Valuation Practices, and How to Set Investor Expectations.
• Private Market vs. Public Packaging: Listing, Range Funds, or Conversion?
• Powering AI: Energy Infrastructure and Physical Assets
• How investors and asset allocators use closed-end funds, BDC, and range funds
• Flash Round: Tax Loss Season and Investment Options for 2027: A two-minute presentation by investors and analysts, followed by voting by the audience in person.

AICA indicates that the full list of speakers will be announced in the coming weeks. Each host will reserve time for questions from the audience present. Each discussion session will be recorded and, with the participants' consent and approval, will be posted on the AICA event page after the event.

Free Media Pass

AICA will provide up to 10 free media passes to eligible financial media outlets. These media passes include access to the full-day agenda, breakfast, lunch, and evening receptions, and can also assist in arranging interviews with the speakers.

According to the instructions in AICA, applicants must be editors for publications, broadcasts, or podcasts covering investment, wealth management, or asset management. Freelancers are required to attach a letter of authorization or recent published works. Public relations, marketing, and sales personnel can register as regular participants. Journalists with clear interview assignments will be given priority. The application deadline is November 10, 2026, and applications can be submitted until the quota is filled. Applicants can send an email to [ email protected ], attaching their name, media affiliation, position, and links to recent reports.

Sponsorship

AICA indicates that sponsorship applications are still available, and sponsors can use this opportunity to increase their visibility among consultants, RIA, and organization configurators. Sponsorship benefits include a booth, the option to be included in a voluntary registration list, logo display in on-site interviews with Jane King, in special topic replays, as well as the right to name the keynote speeches, "Lightning Round," lunches, tea breaks, and receptions.

According to AICA, past sponsors include Aberdeen, Brookfield, Franklin Templeton, Oppenheimer, Katten, WallachBeth, and Virtu Financial. The deadline for submitting sponsor identification materials is November 1st. For information on sponsorship packages, please contact [email protected].

Registration

AICA indicates that there are limited seats available. The standard registration fee for RIA and financial advisors is $299 until October 30th, after which it will be $399. Different rates apply to fund initiators and service providers. The registration link is: https :// aicalliance.org / aica-event / aica-2026-fall-roundtable /.

Regarding Active Investment Company Alliance ( AICA )

AICA is a 501(c)(6) non-profit industry association that serves listed closed-end funds, business development companies, interval funds, and tender repurchase funds. AICA indicates that it brings together fund sponsors, product initiators, and institutional investors to promote education, advocacy, data transparency, and professional development. Since 2019, AICA's New York roundtable meetings have invited 109 speakers and hosts from approximately 80 institutions, and each discussion is replayed in both video and text format. AICA also produces the podcast The NAVigator hosted by Chuck Jaffe. For more information, please visit aicalliance.org.

Media Contact

John Cole Scott, Executive Chairman, Active Investment Company Alliance