ALTSCHI 2026

Overview

Midwest alternatives conference covering hedge fund manager selection, portfolio construction for pensions, endowments, and foundations. Part of the ALTS conference series.

Why fund managers attend

Midwest institutional allocator access. Chicago is home to major institutional investors and consultants (Marquette Associates, Mesirow, Northern Trust) who influence allocation decisions across the region.

Best for

LP types attending

The following investor types typically attend ALTSCHI:

Preparation tips for fund managers

• Chicago consultants (Marquette, Mesirow) gate-keep significant institutional capital
• July timing fills the summer conference gap - less competition for LP attention
• Midwest LPs tend to be more conservative - emphasize risk management in your pitch