Ben Graham Centre’s 5th European Value Investing Conference

The Ben Graham Centre’s 5th European Value Investing Conference, which is run in partnership with Spain’s MAPFRE Insurance Company, will be held in Lisbon, Portugal on October 14,  2025.

Conference Partner, MAPFRE Insurance Company

Local Organizer in Lisbon, ARC Business Retreats

Embracing Benjamin Graham’s Legacy
The mission of the Conference is to pay tribute to the pioneering work of Benjamin Graham by upholding the timeless principles of value investing. We are committed to empowering participants with insights into the diverse methods employed by practitioners and to nurture academic research and study in the area of value investing.

Learning and Networking Opportunities
No matter if you’re an individual investor, a seasoned professional, or an executive in the investment management or financial services industries, our Conference provides a platform to explore, discuss, and deliberate on the principles, practices, and diverse applications of value investing on a global scale. It’s a unique opportunity to engage and connect with experts and enthusiasts alike, sharing knowledge and experiences.

Value Investing in a Global Context
We believe in value investing as a universal concept. As we gather in Lisbon, investors from around the world will unite to explore its vast potential and discuss how it resonates across different markets and cultures.

Registration now open until October 7, 2025.  Early Bird Pricing ends on June 30, 2025.

Conference Organizer and Chair

George Athanassakos, Founder & Managing Director, Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing, Ivey Business School and Greek Centre for Value Investing
Topic: “How to Determine the Quality of a CEO?”

Keynote Speaker

Presenter: Benjamin P. Watsa, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Marval Capital Ltd., Chairman of Fairfax India Holdings Corporation and a director of Fairfax Financial Holdings Limited, Toronto, ON, Canada
Topic: T.B.D.

Value Investor Fireside Conversation Session

Presenter: Mohnish Pabrai, Managing Partner, Pabrai Investment Funds, Austin, Texas, USA
Topic: T.B.D.

Presenter: Francisco García Paramés, Chairman and CIO, Cobas Asset Management, Madrid, Spain
Topic: T.B.D.

Value Investor Presentation Session

Presenter: Jeffrey Stacey, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Stacey Muirhead Capital Management, Waterloo, ON, Canada
Topic: T.B.D.

Presenter: Dale Zhang, Founder & Chief Investment Officer, Entrust Evergreen Partners, Hong Kong
Topic: T.B.D.

Presenter: Luis García Álvarez, Equity Portfolio Manager, MAPFRE Asset Management, Madrid, Spain
Topic: T.B.D.

Presenter:  Andrew Brenton, Chief Executive Officer, Turtle Creek Asset Management, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Topic: T.B.D.

Presenter: Django Davidson, Partner, Portfolio Manager, Hosking Partners, London, UK
Topic: T.B.D.

 

Thank you to our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors Eurobank S.A., Eurolife FFH, MAPFRE, Centre for the Advancement of Value Investing Education, Robotti Value Investors, Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc. and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens for their generous support.