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May 6, 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM | May 7, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Boston

Product Summit

Leaders in product management and development continue to navigate one of the most dynamic periods in the investment industry. Product innovation remains a core driver of growth, new structures and asset types are expanding opportunity sets, and the evolution of existing products requires constant attention. The 2026 IMEA Product Summit will bring together senior leaders in product management and development to explore the most pressing issues and emerging trends you and your peers have identified across the product lifecycle.

Hosted by Natixis Investment Managers and supported by Product Council Partner Corporate Insight, this annual Summit is designed for frank, intimate discussions where real challenges and opportunities take center stage. 

What You Can Expect
At the 2026 Product Summit, participants will engage in deep-dive conversations shaped directly by IMEA members—covering innovation trends, product strategy, regulatory considerations, data and research usage, distribution alignment, and the evolving competitive environment. Sessions will feature interactive formats, practical case studies, and opportunities to explore the tools and processes firms are using to build, refine, and position products effectively.

Why Attend
In an environment where product design, development, and lifecycle management are advancing at unprecedented speed, this Summit offers a vital forum to:

  • Connect with senior product leaders navigating similar challenges
  • Exchange perspectives on emerging structures, capabilities, and market trends
  • Share real-world approaches to product oversight, governance, and execution
  • Explore how firms are aligning product and distribution strategies
  • Gain insights that help shape product roadmaps and organizational priorities

Make plans now to join industry leaders for a highly collaborative and forward-looking program.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Senior leaders responsible for product strategy, product management, and product development shaping firm-wide product direction.

Event Address: 888 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02199
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PRESENTERS

Jennifer Debrosky

Senior Director, Product Manager Multi-Asset Strategies

American Century Investors

Ryan Foreman

Associate Principal, US Distribution Solutions

Broadridge

Samantha Fritsch

Research Manager

Corporate Insight

Cindy Zarker

Relationship Manager

FUSE Research Network

Ben Stewart

Head of Business Strategy & Development, Equities

Invesco

Kathleen Wrynn

Global Head of Digital Assets

Invesco

Sean Graber

Investment Management Partner

Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

Jim Hinkley

Managing Director

Nomura

Nick Elward

Senior Vice President, Head of Institutional Product & Head of ETFs

Natixis Investment Managers

Crystal McClenthen

Head of Product - U.S.

RBC Global Asset Management (U.S.) Inc.

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For more than 50 years, the Investment Management Education Alliance (IMEA) has provided a platform for industry professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and stay informed about the latest developments in investment management. With a commitment to excellence and member-driven initiatives, IMEA continues to be a trusted resource and advocate for its diverse membership base.