Conference presentation
Man Group
Henry Neville, Multi-Asset Portfolio Manager
Revisit Henry's perspectives on the investment landscape and the challenges facing advisers and investors.
Presentation coming soon
The chequered flag has fallen on Defaqto's Autumn Adviser Conference 2026!
From insightful presentations and lively discussions to a truly moving and memorable closing keynote from Liz McConaghy, the day had us firing on all cylinders. And what a fantastic setting the British Motor Museum provided!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us, spoke or helped make the event possible. Below you'll find presentations, photographs and highlights from the day, with more to follow.
Our conference sponsors
Man Group, Premier Miton Investors, Standard Life and W1M supported this year's event, sharing their expertise and perspectives on the investment landscape.
Prediction Game results
Our Chief Diviner has been crowned
After three rounds of predictions across markets, economics, sport and more, the results are in.
Chief Diviner
Rob Gray
Fairstone Wealth Management
Diviners’ Circle
Fairstone Wealth Management
Our highest-scoring organisation across the Prediction Game.
Congratulations to Rob and Fairstone, and thank you to everyone who put their predictions to the test.
Conference exclusive
Interested in what you saw on stage?
At the conference, we introduced the Quality & Compliance Hub, part of Defaqto Unity, including our new AI File Checker currently in pilot. If you’d like to find out more or take part in the pilot, register your interest and our team will be in touch.
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Inside the conference
Look inside the Autumn Adviser Conference 2026. More photography coming soon.
Continue the conversation
Revisit the sessions, insights and ideas from the Autumn Adviser Conference 2026.
View the full conference agenda ↗
Conference presentation
W1M
Nersen Pillay, Senior Investment Director
Revisit Nersen's investment perspectives and outlook for the markets.
Presentation coming soon
Conference presentation
Premier Miton
David Jane, Fund Manager
Revisit David's perspectives on investment markets and portfolio management.
Presentation coming soon
Conference interview
Standard Life
Mark Baldwin, Head of Smoothed Managed Funds
Revisiting the discussion on retirement solutions and the role of smoothed managed funds.
Materials to follow
Adviser training
Adviser training and the results
Chris Larkin, Bigrock
Revisit the key learning from Chris's interactive adviser training sessions, including the results.
Resources coming soon
Panel discussion
Tax-advantaged investing
Nick Priest, Downing
Nick Maidment, Freyr
Caroline Flagg, PXN
Perspectives on tax-advantaged investment opportunities and the changing landscape for advisers and clients.
Resources coming soon
Defaqto presentation
Introducing Defaqto Unity
Revisit the introduction to Defaqto Unity and our vision for bringing adviser technology, data and insight together.
Presentation coming soon
Closing keynote
Liz McConaghy
RAF veteran and former Chinook crewmember
A powerful and personal perspective on resilience, trust and overcoming adversity to close the conference.
Highlights coming soon
Delegate feedback
Your reflections from the day
Remembering their service
As the conference fell on Remembrance Day, we'd also like to take a moment to recognise the service and sacrifice of our Armed Forces community. If you'd like to show your support, please consider donating to the Royal British Legion. (The button below links directly to the Royal British Legion website).
Donations support the needs of serving personnel, veterans and their families by enabling financial advice, legal guidance, recovery services and six care homes, including five specialising in dementia care.
What a day!️
Thank you to everyone who joined us, spoke or supported the Defaqto Autumn Adviser Conference 2026 at the British Motor Museum.
From insightful presentations and lively discussions to a moving and memorable closing keynote from Liz McConaghy, we hope you left feeling inspired, informed and ready for whatever comes next.
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