| Cohort | Dates | Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 13-17 February 2023 | 5 days | In person - UAE (completed) |
| #2 | 8-12 May 2023 | 5 days | In person - UK (completed) |
| #3 | 20-24 May 2024 | 5 days | In person - UK (completed) |
| #4 | 10-14 February 2025 | 5 days | In person - UAE (upcoming) |
| #5 | May / June 2025 | 5 days | In person - Singapore (upcoming) |
The SWF Academy is an Executive Education program designed for young professionals of Sovereign Investors (including pension funds), who may be about to assume new responsibilities including management positions. Our mission is to support that significant step, providing students with three important tools for their success:
- Leadership, including transition to management, leading teams, and interpersonal skill development;
- Sovereign Investment Management, including governance, investment and risk matters; and
- Networking with other future leaders, with significant teamwork during the program and a strong alumni platform.
The technical subjects are focused not only on investment but also on other functions including governance, legal, operations and risk; so that we can welcome professionals across all departments. The curriculum is complemented by practical case studies and smaller working groups, to incentivize cross-learning and collaboration among participants.
In addition to professors in leadership and finance, the faculty is comprised of Global SWF senior advisors, who include current or former executives and board members of Sovereign Investors in the Middle East (ADIA), South East Asia (Temasek), Europe (Ireland's ISIF), and North America (AIMCo, Wyoming).
As of October 2024, we have graduated circa 60 SWF executives from the world's largest investors in the Middle East, Africa, Asia and North America. In 2025, we will offer two new independent cohorts: one in the UAE on February 10-14, and another one in Singapore in May / June. We will review nominations until we reach a class size of 25-35 delegates for each of the cohorts.
If you are an HR / L&D executive and would like to nominate delegates, or if you are a potential participant interested in hearing more, please reach out to one of our Program Directors below. We look forward to having you at the SWF Academy!
