Discover the iconic GAIM Ops Cayman networking experience

GAIM Ops Cayman returns April 19 - 22, 2026, with the iconic GAIM Ops networking experience. The event is bringing together the entire alts ecosystem to celebrate 20 years of excellence in operations.

Begin your networking journey with the ConnectMe App

Start your networking journey on 30th March, 21 days before the event, via the ConnectMe app – your fast-track route to arriving in Cayman with a diary full of meetings. The app enhances your experience on-site, and beyond, enabling you to:

• Plan your time using your personalised schedule and make sure you get the most out of attending
• Schedule your meetings, including 1:1 networking with peers
• Explore which attendees will be on-site
• Connect on-site using peer-to-peer scanning
  

On-site networking experiences at GAIM Ops Cayman

Discover the unmissable networking experiences on-site at GAIM Ops Cayman. Across the four days, expect open discussion and to create long-lasting connections with networking opportunities for everyone, including:

• Evening beach cocktail reception: Join peers on the stunning Seven Mile Beach for cocktails, cuisine, and music in a relaxed, unforgettable setting.
• Women in ops and compliance gathering: Raise a glass to the professionals shaping the future of the alternatives industry in this dedicated networking session.
• Speaker-led lunch tables: Engage in focused lunchtime discussions, followed by intimate afternoon conversations on the most pressing industry topics.
• VIP dinners (invite-only): Exclusive, sponsor-hosted dinners offering premium networking opportunities for senior leaders and selected attendees.

A network that delivers real impact

Celebrating its 20^th anniversary in 2026, GAIM Ops Cayman reflects the full spectrum of the alternatives industry, from the biggest funds to emerging managers. This is reflected by the numbers that matter:

• 700+ alternatives leaders in one place, creating unmatched access to decision-makers
• 40% of attendees are C-suite and managing partners

Insights from industry-leading voices

The 2026 agenda also feature expert leading perspectives of speakers, offering insight from across ODD, ops and compliance, to the AI landscape. This year’s speakers include:

• Constance Hunter, Chief Economist at Economist Intelligence Unit; one of the world’s top business economists.
• Tom Hardin, Author at Tipper X Advisors LLC, delving into the human side of insider risk.
• Erin Arvedlund, Author, and Author/former Managing Editor, Pensions and Investments magazine. Hear from Erin on her book “Too good to be true: The rise and fall of Bernie Madoff” and learn how she works with investment managers today.
• Bethany McLean, Author, American journalist, and contributing editor at Vanity Fair Magazine. Bethany’s on-stage session will delve into insights on her book “The big fail”, and how she works with investment managers today.

• Kristin Johnson, Former Commissioner at the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission, speaking on AI ethics and compliance in asset management.

Join us from April 19 - 22, 2026, at GAIM Ops Cayman to experience networking like nowhere else.