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We host unique events—from intimate gatherings to large panels—featuring industry experts and leaders who deliver sharp insights. To provide a fresh and inclusive outlook for 2026, we have rebranded several of our annual events. We want to make sure everyone can take part, regardless of location, so many of these will now be held virtually.
Our leaders and researchers also share their knowledge beyond our own events, speaking at organisations and forums across the industry, bringing thinking to new audiences around the world.
If you have any questions, suggestions or would like to collaborate with us, please reach out to our events team at enquiries@thinkingaheadinstitute.org, or keep up with our latest thinking by following us on LinkedIn.
Be sure to explore our 2026 research activities to see the themes and topics we will be addressing throughout these events.
Related pages
2026 research activities
TAI impact and influence 2025
Integrated report
Past events
Innovation thrives when there is an environment that allows creativity and collaboration to flourish.
Our hosted events
SHAPERS series: Conversations shaping the way we think. These virtual sessions share case studies from forward-thinking organisations, providing attendees with the opportunity to engage, share and learn from each other. These will be will be co-hosted by members, TAI or WTW researchers.
Broadcasts: Virtual pre-recorded event you can watch anytime, anywhere. We share key topics, insights and updates with you, on your schedule.
“A refreshingly different, creative and motivating session.”
“The content and presentation were all first class.”
“I think the entire event was well structured and very interesting, lots to consider.”
CAIA Association x Thinking Ahead panel event
Topic: Investment Industry for Tomorrow
Thursday 10 September
Public | In-person | London
Manager Ideas Exchange dinner, North America
Topic: Asset Manager Peer Study
Monday 28 September
Members & special guests only | In-person
Make sure to register for all of our exciting events
MSCI x Thinking Ahead Tech Study Summit
Topic: Global Asset Owner Technology & AI Peer Study 2026
Tuesday 6 October
Members & public | In-person | London
SHAPERS: OPTrust’s 10-year Total Portfolio Approach journey
October
Member only | Virtual
SHAPERS: Measurement & dashboards
November
Member only | Virtual
Australia visit
A series of member only and public events
December
Where you’ll find us speaking
Our researchers and leaders share insights at leading industry conferences and forums around the world.
Our past events
Thinking Ahead Institute | Mid-year Briefing 2026
Reflecting on the key investment, economic and industry developments from the first half of the year, featuring global leaders from WTW and the Thinking Ahead Institute. The session also highlights progress on the Institute’s 2026 research agenda and explores emerging themes including AI, wealth, DC pensions, and systems-level investing.
The Spellbound launch: The courage to begin
What does it mean to be a Professional 2.0 in a changing world? As technical expertise alone is no longer enough, confidence has become central to professional life. Join Dawid Konotey‑Ahulu CBE, co‑founder of Spellbound, as he explores this shift through film, live storytelling and practical insight.
SHAPERS: Wealth
We hosted our second SHAPERS event, a members-only virtual series spotlighting forward-thinking organisations sharing practical insights from doing things differently. atomos is a UK-based wealth manager providing tailored investment advice and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, families, and charities.
Financial Times and Thinking Ahead event
The $30trn challenge: How the most influential asset owners shape our world.
2026 Annual Briefing
To kick off the year, our briefing explored the scope of research for 2026, covering working groups, SHAPERS, projects and exciting events planned for the year.
SHAPERS: DC
We hosted our first SHAPERS event, a new members-only virtual series spotlighting forward-thinking organisations sharing practical insights from doing things differently. Our inaugural conversation featured Adventist HealthCare Retirement Plan (AHRP), a US-based, self-administered multi-employer plan serving Adventist-affiliated hospital systems, with $14bn in AUM and over 180,000 participants.
Manager Ideas Exchange Dinner, Europe
Dinner topic for members and select invitees: insights from our new Global Asset Manager Peer Study.