An annual by-invitation gathering of investors to share investment ideas & network in a casual setting.
HISTORY
Nearly a decade ago, we launched our flagship event on the small Greek island of Cyprus. Frustrated with overpriced and underwhelming conferences, we set out to create something different—a gathering where participants could share actionable investment ideas, learn from one another, build lasting friendships, and not cost an arm and a leg.
Ten years later, we’re proud to say that the event has exceeded all expectations, earning a reputation as one of the best investment conferences in the world. While we’ve been fortunate to attract some Asian investors over the years, the distance has always posed a challenge. Moreover, with the Cyprus event now at full capacity, it’s become increasingly difficult to accommodate new participants from Asia.
So, we decided to launch the Asia Edition! This new chapter brings the same philosophy and high standards to a new region, making it easier for Asian investors to participate and become part of our growing global community.
Video with scenes from the 1st Asia event:
PHILOSOPHY
Sharing of knowledge. Our goal is to create an environment that is conducive to learning and sharing, the development of friendships between value investors, and for everyone to walk away with a tangible benefit. The event is kept small so as to allow people to get to know each other and for friendships to develop. As a result, participants hear investment ideas, gain knowledge from the topics discussed and get to meet new and interesting investors from around the world.
Confidentiality. No sharing of anything you hear, see, receive, or discuss at the event. If you want to share something then you need to get permission from the other person. I can’t stress enough the importance. We have family offices, activists, and investors still building positions that may not want their work or information to leak.
Non-solicitation. We have adopted a rule that is in place both here and in Cyprus and we first encountered it at VALUEx Klosters which is organized by Guy Spier. During the whole event, please refrain from all unsolicited pitches – whether of investment or business propositions. You should of course, feel free to respond to genuine enquiries of interest from other participants. Our goal in doing this is to create an environment that is conducive to learning and sharing. We have learned that some of our highest-valued participants will not come if they think that they will be accosted by enthusiastic salespeople. During the event, there are plenty of networking opportunities so once everyone gets to know each other, any future business happens on its own and thus sales pitches are not required. So no participant needs to worry about their story or business not getting known. But we frown upon ‘cold-call’ type pitches.
Our philosophy is not negotiable
EVENT CHARACTERISTICS
Exclusive & focused. The event is focused on investment ideas. Participants are expected to share an idea with others. Sharing of knowledge, along with confidentiality, and non-solicitation are the pillars of our event philosophy. Investors who are not aligned should not consider attending. Investors only.
A safe space to grow. This isn’t a massive 300-person conference—it’s a close-knit gathering of peers. Here, you can express your ideas without fear of judgment. Honest feedback is encouraged because that’s how we grow as investors. Disagreements are natural, but thoughtful discussions make us better.
A private, by-invitation event. Your knowledge, passion, and character matter more than your wallet or how famous you are.
Quality over quantity. A smaller, higher-quality community of investors.
Why? This event is more than just a place to hear exceptional investment ideas—it’s an opportunity to become part of a dynamic, like-minded community. Many participants have built lasting friendships, and some are collaborating on exciting new opportunities (including activism in a few cases).
Originally launched as the ASIA VALUE INVESTOR CONFERENCE, the event was renamed FatAlpha Value (Asia) to align with its European counterpart and highlight the existence of two events sharing the same format and philosophy.