Canada’s Trade Association
We are the Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets.
Bringing Canada to the World and the World to Canada.
Our Flagship Conference
The CAASA Annual Conference will be held in Montreal, Quebec from Nov 12-13, 2024. Expect:
- Institutional Investors from across the globe
- Curated panels and keynotes representing a diverse range of asset classes
- Amazing food and after-hours bonding hosted by CAASA
- 40% investors, 50% managers, 10% service provider attendees
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About CAASA
The Canadian Association of Alternative Strategies & Assets (CAASA) was formed to bring together alternative investment managers, service providers and investors in a conducive environment for collaboration while engaging investors to be a strong part of the conversation.
Members
Members
Members from all areas of the global and alts industry – 20% are non-Canadian
Service Providers
10 Conferences
Wealth Managers’ Forums (Toronto & Montréal), Family Office Summit, CAASA Alternative Perspectives, Digital Assets Day, and our flagship CAASA Annual Conference
Webinars, in-person events, and conference panels in 2022
Liquid Alts
CAASA Members represent 75% of Liquid Alts AUM in Canada
Managers
Founders
Investors
Founders
New Founder Category for start-ups (excluding managers)
Countries
CAASA Events
2024 includes 6 conferences + at least 10 in-person events
Become a Member
Investor Membership
A network of pension plans, foundations, endowments, sovereign wealth funds, and family offices to network with on a formal and casual basis as well as resources for analyzing managers and services providers.
Manager Membership
Peer connection in areas such as fund structuring, sales & marketing, and regulatory issues. Access to investors (opt-in for investors) as well as exposure through panels and conferences targeted to particular groups.
Service Provider Membership
Relevant working groups, event participation / sponsorship, industry thought leadership, and interaction with a wide cross- section of manager and investors.
Member Benefits
As an inclusive and collaborative association, CAASA strives to bring together alternative investment managers and investors along with service providers.
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Events & Conferences
CAASA events are designed to engage all participants within the industry. Our events range from educational luncheons or seminars, events organized to enhance your peer network, and our annual conference structured to promote a conducive environment to engage managers, investors, and service providers from across Canada and around the world.
Resources
CAASA aims to provide as many resources possible to promote growth of the alternatives industry, continuing education and thought leadership articles.
Members
As an inclusive and collaborative association, CAASA strives to bring together alternative investment managers and investors along with service providers.