At SKAGEN's 23rd New Year’s Conference, leading experts will help you navigate today’s complex economic and political environment to find sharper focus and smarter returns.

Skewed valuations, rising concentration risk and challenges to central bank independence. In times like these, it pays to also look to the past for insight about the future. At SKAGEN Funds’ New Year’s Conference 2026, renowned financial historian Edward Chancellor will do just that, starting at the very origins of interest. 

Edward Fishman, one of the world’s leading authorities on economic statecraft, will be a keynote speaker at SKAGEN Funds’ New Year’s Conference 2026. If you’re interested in the intersection between economy and geopolitics, his presentation is not to be missed. 

In an era marked by economic uncertainty and increasing challenges to central bank independence, it pays to listen to those who advocate for stability and long-term credibility. Esther George, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, is one such voice – and you can hear her speak at SKAGEN Funds’ New Year’s Conference 2026. 

Torsten Slok, Partner and Chief Economist at Apollo, will present his economic outlook at SKAGEN Funds’ New Year’s Conference 2026. With an impressive career spanning some of the world’s top financial institutions, Slok is a sought-after economist for those looking to better understand market dynamics. 

Few people are better placed than General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith to understand the implications of geopolitical developments. As the former Head of the British Army, he will deliver unique insights into how power and conflict shape the world we invest in, at SKAGEN’s New Year’s Conference 2026.

Fredrik has been Portfolio Manager of the emerging markets equity fund SKAGEN Kon-Tiki since August 2017. Prior to joining SKAGEN, Fredrik was Head of China, Special Mandates at Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), responsible for the Shanghai-based investment team and internally managed China portfolios. He also held the positions of Portfolio Manager, Capital, Strategies and Equity Research Analyst, Capital Strategies at NBIM. 

Fredrik has also worked as an Equity Research Analyst and Strategy Consultant at Morgan Stanley and Price Waterhouse Coopers. Fredrik has a Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering and Management from Durham University in the UK. 

Ivar has been Portfolio Manager of the global equity fund Delphi Global since April 2024 and has been a part of the global team at Delphi since 2020. He joined the Delphi Funds, part of Storebrand AM, as an analyst in 2019. Prior to this, Ivar worked as associate at PwC.

He holds an MSc in Business with a Major in Finance from BI Norwegian Business School.

Tiril has been Portfolio Manager of the Norwegian equity growth fund Storebrand Vekst since September 2023. Her career at Storebrand AM began as Assistant Portfolio Manager in 2022. Prior to this, she worked as an equity analyst at SparBank 1 Markets. 

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Business Administration from the Norwegian School of Economics, having completed parts of her degree at Columbia University, UC Berkeley and Vanderbilt University.  

Tim Warrington is Director of Wealth Management and member of the Leadergroup in Storebrand AM. He was the CEO of SKAGEN from June 2018 until November 2023, when SKAGEN was merged into Storebrand AM. He joined SKAGEN in 2008 and was appointed Deputy CEO in June 2013. Prior to this, he was responsible for international distribution and domestic wealth management.

For the sixth year running, Siri Lill Mannes is the moderator at SKAGEN's New Year's Conference 2026.

Siri Lill Mannes has won Norway's broadcasting award, opened the OECD World Forum and has many years' experience as a TV presenter.