Events & Webinars
MFDF regularly hosts educational programs on a wide variety of current topics of interest to fund independent directors. These programs include single day in-person seminars, multi-day conferences, web-based programs, and informal networking discussions. MFDF's webinars are recorded and archived for MFDF members and registered participants. Our virtual and in-person events are discussion based and are not recorded.
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January 21, 2026
Categories: VirtualSpeakers from MFDF's ETF webinar series returns to host an in-depth Ask Anything on ETF session for current independent directors and CCOs. This virtual discussion will take place on Zoom at 2 pm (ET).
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Naples January 26, 2026
Categories: In-PersonThe 2026 Directors' Institute is scheduled for January 26-28, 2026 in Naples, FL. The program will begin at 2 pm on January 26 and conclude by 12 pm on January 28.
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Miami February 10, 2026
Categories: In-PersonMFDF will host an in-person Director Discussion Series meeting in Miami, FL to facilitate discussions for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 9 am to 11 am at EY's Miami office.
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Washington March 5, 2026
Categories: In-PersonMFDF'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 starting at 8 am on March 5, 2026 and conclude at 12 pm on March 6, 2026.
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Charlotte April 14, 2026
Categories: In-PersonMFDF will host an in-person Director Discussion Series breakfast meeting in Charlotte, NC to facilitate discussions for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at EY's Charlotte office.
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Chicago June 4, 2026
Categories: In-PersonMFDF's CFL Roundtable is a program designed specifically for mutual fund chairs and lead independent directors. This in-person meeting will take place on June 4, 2026 at the offices of Kirkland & Ellis' Chicago office from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (CT).
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Amelia Island February 1, 2027
Categories: In-PersonThe 2027 Directors' Institute is scheduled for February 1-3 in Amelia Island, FL.
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Washington April 8, 2027
Categories: In-PersonMFDF'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.
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Marana January 24, 2028
Categories: In-PersonThe 2028 Directors' Institute is scheduled for January 24-26 in Marana, AZ.
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Washington April 4, 2028
Categories: In-PersonMFDF'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 4-5, 2028 in Washington, DC.
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