RISING STARS - 2026 WorldPensionSummit

RISING STARS 2026

At the Pensions & Investments WorldPensionSummit, we believe that innovation doesn’t just happen at the top — it thrives in developing teams, new leaders, and bold ideas that challenge the status quo. That’s why we’re proud to present another edition of the Pensions & Investments WorldPensionSummit Rising Stars program.

This program is designed to spotlight individuals from across the globe who are reshaping the future of pensions in their part of the world — we are specifically looking for executives with less than 10 years’ industry experience to serve as role models for other early career executives to continue to look further, defy boundaries, and help to drive outcomes for people and pensions around the globe. Whatever your role in the institutional investment industry — asset manager, asset owner, asset servicer, legal or services provider — we want to hear from you!

Why is it important to apply?

The future of retirement security depends on people — and since ageing is a global issue, we think it is essential to give a platform to early career executives. By sharing your work or that of a peer or colleague, you not only inspire others: you also gain visibility, credibility, and the momentum to grow your impact.

If you or one of your team members is leading the charge and delivering transformative work in the industry, we strongly encourage you to apply. Let the world see what the future looks like and celebrate the next generation of industry executives and ideas with us! Self-nominations are also acceptable.

Entries are accepted from around the world and from all industry profiles as long as your Rising Stars work is related to the Pensions & Investments Industry.

The top 10 Rising Stars will be announced and recognised at the 2026 Pensions & Investments WorldPensionSummit during the Rising Stars Awards Ceremony, to be held on 5 November 2026.

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Don't hesitate and nominate your Rising Star today because the honoree benefits are listed here below:

All honorees are included in the total awards listing and promoted via P&I channels with picture and title
Top 10 honorees are profiled on P&I platform
Top 10 honorees are accoladed during the award ceremony at the summit on November 5th
Top 10 honorees are invited to join P&I WorldPensionSummit (complimentary delegate pass)
Top 10 honorees are automatically enrolled as Rising Star Ambassadors Council 2027

In 2025 we presented the inaugural class of the Pensions & Investments WorldPensionSummit Rising Stars Program. This program is designed to spotlight individuals from across the globe who are reshaping the future of pensions in their part of the world. They serve as role models for other early career executives to continue to look further, defy boundaries, and help to drive outcomes for people and pensions around the globe.

From this list 15 excelling changemakers were selected to be accoladed at the P&I WorldPensionSummit 🌎. This group of 15 executives is forming our Rising Stars Ambassador Council for 2026, to help recognise and honour talent and excellence!

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