MWBE Investments and Professional Services Conference

NYSTRS hosted its 15th annual Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) Investments & Professional Services Conference on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 at the Marriott Albany. Over 200 guests attended the day-long conference, which was held this year as a part of the inaugural Emerging Managers Week.

This year’s theme, “A Seat at the Table,” celebrated the critical role of diversity, equity and inclusion and reflects the System's commitment to access and opportunity.

The conference included sessions designed to acquaint potential asset managers and brokers, and professional and financial service providers, with the Retirement System. Featured speakers Cathy Marcus and Maggie Arvedlund sat down for one-on-one fireside chats with NYSTRS Executive Director & CIO Thomas K. Lee to discuss their careers and the unique challenges investment professionals face.

Attendees participated in asset class breakout sessions – private equity, fixed income, real estate and public equities (asset managers and brokers). These sessions allowed attendees to hear from NYSTRS’ managing directors and staff about NYSTRS’ portfolio and investment needs. Participants gained insight into the System’s initiatives and the qualifications NYSTRS expects of its business partners. The conference also featured networking opportunities for attendees and System staff.

Questions? Contact us at [email protected].

• Read the MWBE Asset Management and Financial Institution Strategy Report for Fiscal Year 2024-25. Prior years' reports, pursuant to Chapter 171 of the Laws of 2010, are found in our Library.
• Refer to NYSTRS' minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) asset management and financial institution guidelines.