Mercer's Investment Forums are designed to yield valuable insights and opinions on the important issues of the day. These forums also provide the opportunity to exchange ideas and debate current issues facing the investment industry with Mercer consultants and colleagues.

The third leg of the 2011 Global Investment Forums will take place in Dublin on 12 and 13 April 2011, with a welcome drinks reception on the evening of 11 April.

The event comprises one and a half days of challenging presentations, stimulating ideas and many opportunities for thought-provoking discussions that will highlight investment opportunities and keep you informed of our views. It also provides excellent networking opportunities with colleagues in the industry from around the world.

Members of Mercer's investment team will be joined by other industry leaders to discuss a range of topics including:

• Hot off the press, the results of Mercer's Asset Allocation Survey 2011
• What investing will be like in 2025!
• An interactive session – growth assets and the ideal growth portfolio
• Breakout sessions that include the results of Mercer's climate change report, where next for hedge fund of funds, new legislation for Irish schemes and the inflation hedging portfolio
• A series of quick-fire talks on current hot topics such as frontier markets
• Keynote speakers – giving their views on the economy

Who should attend?

This world-class Investment Forum is designed for trustees, fiduciaries and other institutional investors and fund managers who want to stay abreast of the latest trends and practices.

Why attend?

Experience the forefront of best practice in institutional investing through a series of presentations, interactive breakout sessions and frank discussions with our consultants at one of the legs in our 2011 Global Investment Forum programme.

You will have the chance to:

• Discover the opportunities and challenges of the coming months
• Gain insight into the workings of the investment consulting business with the opportunity to question those defining the strategy and driving the business
• Explore practical solutions for investment challenges
• Network with colleagues from around the world during the day and at the dinner event

We hope that you will join us to take advantage of the knowledge being shared, as well as to contribute your thoughts throughout the conference.