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 will open on October 30, 2025 at 09:00 AM EST until April 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. Early Bird Pricing will be available until March 9, 2026.
Conference Organizer and Chair
Dr. George Athanassakos, Founder & Managing Director, Ben Graham Chair in Value Investing, Ivey Business School
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Morning Keynote Speaker
Presenter: Stephen Penman, George O. May Professor Emeritus of Financial Accounting, Colombia School of Business, New York, NY, USA
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Afternoon Keynote Speaker
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Value Investor Session
Presenter: Barbara Ann Bernard, Founder and Chief Investment Officer, Wincrest Capital, Nassau, NP, The Bahamas
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Presenter: Kim Shannon, Founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer, Sionna Investment Managers, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Presenter: Thomas Russo, Managing Member, Gardner Russo & Quinn LLC, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
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Thank you to our Donors
We would like to thank our donors for their generous support. Platinum Donors: Burgundy Asset Management Ltd., Robotti & Company Advisors, Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. and Waterous Energy Fund. Gold Donors: The Center for the Advancement of Value Investing Education, LSV Asset Management, Orbis Investment Management Ltd., and Wincrest Capital. Silver Donors: Lyrical Asset Management, Sionna Investment Managers, and Tweedy, Browne Company LLC.
