The Sohn Conference Foundation Announces Launch of the 2026 New York Sohn Investment Conference

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Sohn Conference Foundation, an organization dedicated to the treatment and cure of pediatric cancer and other childhood diseases, today announced the launch of the 2026 New York Sohn Investment Conference, in partnership with CNBC, to be held on May 12, 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall in New York City.

Now in its 31^st year, the flagship conference will once again convene the world’s top hedge fund and alternative investors for a full day of dynamic on-stage presentations, fireside chats, networking opportunities, and interactive programming – while raising funds in support of MSK Kids, the pediatric program at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

“The New York Sohn Investment Conference is a testament to what the financial community can accomplish when it unites behind a shared purpose,” said Evan Sohn, Vice President and Co-Founder of the Sohn Conference Foundation. “For more than three decades, our speakers, sponsors and attendees have helped transform an idea born in tribute to my brother Ira into a global movement. Year after year, the insights shared on our stage help catalyze capital toward cures, accelerating pediatric cancer research and delivering tangible hope to families who need it most.”

Confirmed speakers include:

• Marc Lasry, Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder, Avenue Capital Group
• Scott Goodwin, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, Diameter Capital Partners
• Ilana Weinstein, Founder, The IDW Group
• David Einhorn, President, Greenlight Capital
• Jim Chanos, President and Founder, Chanos & Co.
• Larry Robbins, CEO, Glenview Capital
• Harry Stebbings, Founder, 20VC

The event will also spotlight emerging talent through Next Wave Sohn, where leaders of innovative new hedge fund launches will present their highest-conviction investment ideas.

The full list of currently confirmed Sohn speakers can be found on the website at https://www.sohnconference.org/sohn2026. Additional speakers and panel discussions will be announced in the coming weeks.

The New York Sohn Investment Conference is made possible through the generous support of its sponsors and partners, including (additional sponsors will be announced):

• AlphaSense: Official Speaker Lounge Sponsor
• Blockchain.com: Lunch Panel Discussion Sponsor
• CNBC: Exclusive Media & Broadcast Partner
• Gasthalter & Co.: Press Support
• Jones Lang LaSalle: Commercial Real Estate Panel Sponsor
• Marex: Official Global Next Wave Sponsor
• Revelio Labs: Breakfast Sponsor
• Third Bridge: Women in Finance Breakfast Sponsor, in partnership with 100 Women in Finance

For more information on the 2026 New York Sohn Investment Conference, including purchasing tickets or sponsorship, please visit: https://www.sohnconference.org/sohn2026

If you are a member of the press interested in covering this event, please contact: [email protected].

About the Sohn Conference Foundation

The Sohn Conference Foundation brings together the most successful investors from across the country and around the world, to connect and learn through our conferences, all of which support children’s health programs and life outcomes. Sohn New York has served as the anchor conference and inspiration for Sohn Conferences around the world, including in San Francisco, London, Hong Kong, Tel Aviv, Monaco and Sydney.

The Sohn Conference Foundation honors the memory of Ira Sohn, a talented Wall Street professional whose life was cut short when he passed away from cancer at the age of 29. Ira’s friends and family founded The Sohn Conference Foundation in New York City in 1995. Since then, investment leaders from across the globe have been inspired to launch partner Sohn conferences and unite the financial community to support a number of charitable causes. To date, The Sohn Conference series has raised more than $150 million.

To learn more about the Sohn Conference Foundation, please visit: www.sohnconference.org.

Contacts

Sohn Conference Foundation
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