Ben Graham Centre’s 6th European Value Investing Conference

The Ben Graham Centre’s 6th European Value Investing Conference was held in Munich, Germany, on September 17,  2026.

Conference Partners, Eurobank S.A. & Eurolife FFH

Local Organizer in Munich, MAAT Investment Group

Embracing Benjamin Graham’s Legacy
The mission of the Conference was to pay tribute to the pioneering work of Benjamin Graham by upholding the timeless principles of value investing. We were 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 were an individual investor, a seasoned professional, or an executive in the investment management or financial services industries, our Conference provided a platform to explore, discuss, and deliberate on the principles, practices, and diverse applications of value investing on a global scale. It was 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 Munich, investors from around the world will unite to explore its vast potential and discuss how it resonates across different markets and cultures.

Conference Organizer and Chair

George Athanassakos, Founder & Managing Director, Ben Graham Centre for Value Investing, Ivey Business School, Western University, London, ON, Canada and Greek Centre for Value Investing, Athens, Greece
Topic: “Stock picking: Is it skill or luck?”

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Keynote Speaker

Presenter: Tom Gayner, Chairman & CEO of Markel Group, Richmond, VA, USA
Topic: “A 360 degree view of capital allocation”
Fireside Conversation moderated by: Jeffrey Stacey, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Stacey Muirhead Capital Management, Waterloo, ON, Canada

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Value Investor Session

Presenter: Shaun Heelan, Chief Investment Officer, MAAT Investment Group, Munich, Germany
Topic: “I have a proposition…”

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Presenter:  Robert Vinall, Founder & Managing Director, RV Capital, Zurich, Switzerland
Topic: “Developing the temperament of a value investor”

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Presenter: Richard Oldfield, Founder & Chairman, Oldfield Partners, London, UK
Topic: “Are we not drawn onward, drawn onward to new era?”

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Presenter: Andrew Hollingworth, Founder & Portfolio Manager, Holland Advisors, Farnham, Surrey, UK
Topic: “Backing entrepreneurs in an AI world”

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Presenter: Daniel Gladis, Director, Vltava Fund, Brno, Chech Republic
Topic: “Are we living in a golden age of active investing?”

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Presenter: Frank Fischer, CEO & Chief Investment Officer, Shareholder Value Management AG, Frankfurt, Germany
Topic: “Modern value & the beneficiaries of the AI revolution”

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Presenter: David Samra, Managing Director & Portfolio Manager, Artisan Partners, Boston, MA, USA
Topic: “The Sweet Spot”

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Presenter: Andrew Brenton, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Turtle Creek Asset Management, Toronto, ON, Canada
Topic: “The changing public market structure”

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Selected Testimonials

“You put together a fabulous program.”
~ Tom Gayner
Richmond, VA, USA

“I just wanted to send along a quick note to tell you how much I enjoyed the conference. I think it was the best Ben Graham Centre event I have ever attended! Congratulations and Well Done!”
~ Jeffrey D. Stacey
Waterloo, ON, Canada

“I thought the quality of the conference was excellent.”
~ Andrew Hollingworth
Farnham, Surrey, UK

“Thank you for chairing such an impressive event and bringing together an experienced group of speakers made it a real pleasure to learn from each of them.”
~ Swati Mehta
Munich, Germany

“Thank you for organizing such a wonderful event.”
~ Jeffrey Wolf
Berlin, Germany

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OPENING REMARKS | Dr. George Athanassakos

KEYNOTE SPEAKER | Tom Gayner |  Fireside Conversation moderated by Jeffrey Stacey

1st PANEL PRESENTATIONS | Shaun Heelan & Robert Vinall

1st PANEL PRESENTATIONS | Richard Oldfield & Andrew Hollingworth

1st PANEL | Q&A

2nd PANEL PRESENTATIONS | Daniel Gladis & Frank Fischer

2nd PANEL PRESENTATIONS | David Samra & Andrew Brenton

2nd PANEL | Q&A

NETWORKING

Thank you to our Sponsors

We would like to thank our sponsors Eurobank S.A., Eurolife FFH, Baader Trading, MAAT Investment Group, Oldfield Partners, Robotti Value Investors, Stacey Muirhead Capital Management, Turtle Creek Asset Management Inc., Centre for the Advancement of Value Investing Education, and National and Kapodistrian University of Athens for their generous support.