Dubai is gearing up to host the fourth edition of the Dubai Alternative Investment Summit (DAIS 2026), a flagship event organised by PMS Bazaar that aims to deepen engagement between global investors and India’s fastest-growing alternative investment ecosystem.
Scheduled for Saturday, 14 February 2026, at the Conrad Dubai on Sheikh Zayed Road, the full-day summit will run from 0930 to 1630 GST and feature an expansive agenda focused on alternative investments, portfolio management services (PMS), alternative investment funds (AIF), and GIFT City strategies.
A Broad and Strategic Speaker Line-Up
DAIS 2026’s agenda brings together a cross-section of India’s most influential and emerging voices in the alternative investment space, offering perspectives across public and private market strategies.
The summit will open with an authoritative perspective on market benchmarks and investment performance from Aniruddha Chatterjee of NSE Indices, setting the stage for deeper discussions on risk, return, and benchmarking across emerging and developed markets.
Investment leaders from top Indian asset management firms have confirmed they will present insights across the investment spectrum. Among the standout speakers are:
- Geetika Gupta, ICICI Prudential AMC, focusing on portfolio construction and disciplined execution beyond market headlines.
- Manit Ankhad, Dolat Capital, exploring data-driven quantitative investing and its role in crafting repeatable alpha.
- Varun Sanan, Edelweiss AMC, discussing India and global access through GIFT City frameworks.
- Sivaramakrishnan R, Sincere Syndication, outlining transformative opportunities in pre-IPO markets.
- Hitesh Dhankani, Analah DIFC, on private equity and fractional real estate.
- Amit Jeswani of Stallion Asset shares perspectives on growth investing and alpha generation.
“These discussions reflect the diversity of strategies redefining alternative investment outcomes,” said R. Pallavarajan, Founder-Director of PMS Bazaar, highlighting the summit’s role in helping global investors navigate India’s rapidly evolving ecosystem.
Deep Dive Panels And Strategic Insights
In addition to individual sessions, DAIS 2026 will feature high-impact panel discussions that bring together fund managers and investment professionals to unpack key themes:
- Small- and Mid-Cap Investing: Featuring experts such as Anirudh Garg (INVasset LLP) and Abhisar Jain (Monarch AIF), this panel will examine stock selection, sector rotation, and risk management in India’s dynamic mid-cap universe.
- Private Markets and VC: Panels on private equity and venture capital will feature voices such as Pavan Sarawad (Globridge Capital IFSC), Vinit Rai (JM Financial Private Equity), and Vignesh Shankar (a99 VC), discussing investment stages from early-stage startups to scale-ups and late-stage opportunities.
- PMS Growth Stories: Leading managers such as Divam Sharma (Green Portfolio) and Vijay Bharadia (Wallfort Financial Services) will share how focused, high-conviction investing has driven five-fold growth in select PMS portfolios over the past five years.
Panels focusing on SME growth and specialised investment niches will further explore how India’s alternative sectors are contributing to broader economic development and wealth creation.
A Summit Designed For Global Investors
DAIS 2026 is positioned as a premier platform for NRIs, global investors, family offices, wealth managers, advisors, bankers, and research professionals seeking clarity on India’s alternative landscape, including quant strategies, private credit, real estate, venture capital, and investment routes in GIFT City.
Delegate passes include access to all sessions, knowledge booths, networking opportunities, lunch, and high-tea breaks. Early-bird rates and promotional offers are available before the event.
As appetite for alternative assets grows among UAE-based and global investors, DAIS 2026 aims to bridge access challenges, deepen understanding of India’s market nuances, and present actionable strategies across a wide range of investment products.
