2024 Event Recap & Highlights

• The Invest For Kids 16th Annual Conference was held on October 22, 2024.
• Nearly 900 attendees came together for a wonderful day of idea sharing and connectivity, all in support of highly impactful local nonprofit organizations!
• The conference featured a dynamic speaker line-up of asset managers & industry leaders taking the stage to offer unique expertise and present their best investable ideas through a combination of individual presentations and fireside chats.
• Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees, we raised more than $1.9 million – our biggest fundraising total to date.
• We are thrilled to use all dollars raised this year to support 8 high impact nonprofit organizations serving Chicago youth from low-income communities and our ongoing IFK initiatives.
• Our John L. Kelley Jr. Student Sponsorship allowed almost 150 students from 11 midwest universities to attend our conference free of charge, including participation in an exclusive lunch event with John Schrieber, the retired founder of Blackstone’s real estate business
• Nearly 100 women joined for a post-conference Women’s Power Hour, taking the opportunity to meet one another, discuss takeaways, and make valuable connections.