Toronto Alternative Investments (Broad) / North America
ALTSCAN 2026
Official websiteOverview
Canadian alternatives conference bringing together the country's institutional investment community. Canada's pension funds are among the world's most sophisticated alternative investors.
Why fund managers attend
Access to Canadian pension funds (CPPIB, OTPP, OMERS, CDPQ, AIMCo, BCI) - collectively among the most sophisticated and largest alternative investors globally. The 'Canadian Model' of pension investing is heavily alternatives-focused.
Attendees
400+
LP Attendance
150+
Region
North America
Category
Alternative Investments (Broad)
Best for
LP types attending
The following investor types typically attend ALTSCAN:
Preparation tips for fund managers
- Canadian pensions run the 'Canadian Model' - they co-invest, take board seats, and are very hands-on
- CPPIB ($600B+), OTPP ($250B+), OMERS ($130B+) are headquartered in Toronto
- Understanding the Canadian regulatory and tax framework shows respect for the market
