Active Advantage 2026

Beyond the Benchmark

Tuesday 24 February 2026 : 8.30am - 1pm
The Lands by Capella, Sydney

Wednesday 25 February 2026 : 8.30am - 1pm
W Melbourne

Thursday 26 February 2026 : 12.30pm - 5pm
Park Hyatt, Auckland



Beyond the Benchmark


Jointly hosted by Baillie Gifford, Orbis Investments and MFS, the Active Advantage conference returns in February 2026 to showcase the latest global research on active management and its role in today's dynamic investment landscape.

Keynote speaker Martijn Cremers, the Bernard J. Hank Professor of Finance at the University of Notre Dame and co-creator of the widely acclaimed Active Share metric, will present his acclaimed research on the importance of active portfolio management and its impact on sustainable long-term returns.

Other key speakers include:

  • Tim Campbell, managing partner and CEO at Baillie Gifford
  • Graeme Forster, portfolio manager at Orbis Investments
  • Carol Geremia, president and co-head of global distribution at MFS

Attendees will gain access to the latest global research, explore tangible investment insights highlighting the distinct advantages of active management. Don’t miss your opportunity to join the discussion on active management’s role in shaping investment portfolios for the future.

About the fund managers

With a combined A$1.5trillion of assets under management and 254 years of experience. Baillie Gifford, Orbis Investments and MFS are globally recognised leaders in active investment management. Each firm brings its own distinct heritage, expertise, and investment philosophy to the industry, united by a shared commitment to delivering long-term value for clients:

  • Baillie Gifford, with roots dating back to 1908, is a partnership driven by forward-thinking investment approaches, focusing on identifying transformative companies that define the future across global markets.
  • Orbis Investments, founded in 1989, is built on a philosophy of value investing, applying robust fundamental analysis to uncover opportunities that generate long-term returns for its investors.
  • MFS Investment Management, established in 1924, pioneered the first open-end mutual fund in the United States and continues to innovate with disciplined, research-driven strategies.

Together, the three distinguished fund managers embody a rich tradition of excellence and expertise in navigating complex financial landscapes while advancing the critical role and potential of active management in shaping client outcomes.



Event Venues



The Lands by Capella, Sydney - 24 February 2026

2 Gresham St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia

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W Melbourne - 25 February 2026

408 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Park Hyatt, Auckland - 26 February 2026

99 Halsey Street, Auckland Central, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

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Contact us

If you have any questions about the conference, please do not hesitate to email: contact@activeadvantage.com.au