Events

Naples February 11, 2025

MFDF will host an in-person Director Discussion Series lunch in Naples, FL to facilitate discussions for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Wyndemere Country Club located at 700 Wyndemere Way, Naples, FL.

Chicago July 9, 2025

MFDF will host an in-person Director Discussion Series lunch in Chicago to facilitate discussions for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 12 pm - 2 pm at the offices of Ropes & Gray LLP in Chicago.

September 16, 2026

In September 2026, MFDF's Board Effectiveness Working Group will discuss interested directors in fund boardrooms.

September 24, 2026

In September 2026, MFDF's Diversity Working Group will discuss neurodiversity and disability in the context of inclusion in the boardroom.

September 29, 2026

In September 2026, MFDF's Board Leadership Roundtable will meet to discuss having difficult conversations as a leader of a board or a committee.

October 14, 2026

In October 2026, MFDF will host a call of the Educational Content Advisory Group to invite member input into MFDF's educational offerings.

October 19, 2026

In October 2026, MFDF will host town hall meetings with member independent directors to discuss policy goals and objectives for MFDF's advocacy efforts with the SEC. Higher AUM members will meet on October 19th.

October 20, 2026

In October 2026, MFDF will host the first of three calls with the Newer Directors Roundtable. This call will focus on acclimating to board culture and communication norms.

October 30, 2026

In October 2026, MFDF will host town hall meetings with member independent directors to discuss policy goals and objectives for MFDF's advocacy efforts with the SEC. Lower AUM members will meet on October 30th.

November 5, 2026

In November 2026, MFDF will host a call of the Directors of Color Roundtable focused on the success stories of fund directors of color.

November 9, 2026

MFDF is pleased to partner with Willkie to offer a 3-part In Focus series on Board Oversight and Usage of AI, a confidential virtual discussion specifically designed for current RIC independent directors and CCOs. This last discussion will focus on the board's usage of AI in the boardroom. This virtual session will be on Zoom from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM (ET). Spaces are limited.

November 16, 2026

In November 2026, MFDF's Audit Committee Roundtable will meet to discuss building effective relationships between the board and its independent auditors.

November 18, 2026

In November 2026, MFDF's Nom/Gov Committee Roundtable will discuss board refreshment mechanisms such as retirement ages, term limits, advisory and emeritus director roles, and others.

December 14, 2026

As part of MFDF's Board Oversight of Alternative Investments Series, this webinar will discuss use of leverage, liquidity constraints, and derivative exposure and how fund boards can navigate oversight of these key areas. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).

December 16, 2026

Join Deloitte's Paul Kraft and Michelle Coombs as they highlight the latest findings from Deloitte's 24th edition Annual Fair Valuation Survey. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).

Amelia Island February 1, 2027

The 2027 Directors' Institute is scheduled for February 1-3 in Amelia Island, FL.

Naples February 18, 2027

MFDF will host an in-person Director Discussion Series lunch meeting in Naples, Florida to facilitate discussions for RIC independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 12 pm to 2 pm at The Wyndemere Country Club.

March 9, 2027

MFDF's second installment of our webinar series on Board Oversight of Subadvisers will discuss how boards oversee and assess the performance of subadvisers, fees, and 15(c) process. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).

Atlanta March 12, 2027

MFDF will host an in-person Director Discussion Series lunch meeting in Atlanta to facilitate discussions for RIC independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 12 pm to 2 pm at The Buckhead Club in Atlanta.

Washington April 8, 2027

MFDF's annual FGRI Conference bring independent directors together with legislators, regulators, and other industry experts to discuss issues of critical concern to fund directors. This program is scheduled to be in-person on April 8-9, 2027 in Washington, DC.