The Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing at the Ivey Business School, Western University, is holding its annual Value Investing Conference on April 14, 2026, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Embracing Benjamin Graham's Legacy
The mission of the Conference is to pay tribute to the pioneering work of Benjamin Graham by upholding the timeless principles of value investing. We are committed to empowering participants with insights into the diverse methods employed by practitioners and to nurture academic research and study in the area of value investing.
Learning and Networking Opportunities
No matter if you're an individual investor, a seasoned professional, or an executive in the investment management or financial services industries, our Conference provides a platform to explore, discuss, and deliberate on the principles, practices, and diverse applications of value investing on a global scale. It's a unique opportunity to engage and connect with experts and enthusiasts alike, sharing knowledge and experiences.
Value Investing in a Global Context
We believe in value investing as a universal concept. As we gather in Toronto, investors from around the world will unite to explore its vast potential and discuss how it resonates across different markets and cultures.
Registration now open until 11:59 PM EST on April 1, 2026. Early bird pricing ends on March 9, 2026.
Conference Organizer and Chair
Dr. George Athanassakos, Founder & Managing Director, Ben Graham Chair in Value Investing, Ivey Business School
Topic: "Stock Picking: Is It Skill or Luck?"
Morning Keynote Speaker
Presenter: Stephen Penman, George O. May Professor Emeritus of Financial Accounting, Columbia School of Business, New York, New York, USA
Topic: "Redeeming Value: How to Trade on Price-to-Book"
Luncheon Keynote Speaker
Presenter: TBD
Topic: TBD
Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Presenter: Murad Al-Katib, President and Chief Executive Officer, AGT Food and Ingredients Inc., Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Topic: TBD
Value Investor Session
Presenter: Barbara Ann Bernard, Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Wincrest Capital, Nassau, NP, The Bahamas
Topic: TBD
Presenter: Dennison (Dan) T. Veru, Senior Partner and Chief Investment Officer, Palisade Capital Management, Fort Lee, New Jersey, USA
Topic: TBD
Presenter: Simon Skinner, Head of Global Investment Team, Orbis Investments, London, United Kingdom
Topic: TBD
Presenter: Dan Rasmussen, Founder and Portfolio Manager, Verdad Advisers, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Topic: TBD
Presenter: Kim Shannon, Founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Sionna Investment Managers, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Topic: TBD
Presenter: Thomas Russo, Managing Member, Gardner Russo & Quinn LLC, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Topic: TBD
Thank you to our Donors
We would like to thank our donors for their generous support. Platinum Donors: Gardner Russo & Quinn LLC, Robotti & Company Advisors, and Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc.. Gold Donors: The Center for the Advancement of Value Investing Education, Lewin Capital Management Ltd., and Stacey Muirhead Capital Management. Silver Donors: Lyrical Asset Management, Sionna Investment Managers, and Tweedy, Browne Company LLC.
