Invest fests like SALT, Skybridge Alternatives Conference (SALT), Context Summits, and Delivering Alpha have become hugely popular events for investors, finance professionals and companies in recent years. With star-studded speaker lineups and exclusive networking opportunities, these conferences provide invaluable insights into markets, investing strategies, macroeconomic trends, and more. However, the growing popularity of invest fests also means ticket prices are rising. This article looks at what to expect for ticket prices at major investor conferences in 2023.
SALT Conference 2023 ticket prices likely to top $10,000
The SALT Conference organized by SkyBridge Capital is one of the most prestigious invest fests, taking place annually in Las Vegas. The conference is known for attracting thousands of investors, fund managers and finance executives. The star attraction of SALT conferences are speakers like Ray Dalio, Al Gore, Magic Johnson, Ben Bernanke and Tony Blair.
In 2022, the cheapest SALT ticket cost $8,000 while VIP tickets went as high as $14,000. For SALT 2023 scheduled in September, entry-level ticket prices are expected to cross the $10,000 mark.
Context Summit prices could rise 25% to $7,500 in 2023
Context Summits organized by Context 365 focus on macro investing and asset allocation strategies for family offices and institutional investors. The Context Summit in Miami is the flagship conference that attracts over 1,000 attendees every year.
Ticket prices for Context Summit 2022 were around $6,000. However, given the conference’s rising popularity and increasing demand, prices for Context Summit 2023 in February may rise by up to 25% to $7,500 or more.
Delivering Alpha registration costs expected to be $7,500+ in 2023
Hosted by CNBC and Institutional Investor, Delivering Alpha brings together top asset managers and investors every year in New York. It provides actionable insights into markets, investing strategies, economics and regulations from financial luminaries like Ray Dalio, Leon Cooperman, Jeffrey Gundlach and Larry Fink.
General admission ticket prices for Delivering Alpha 2022 were $7,500. Continued strong demand likely means prices will remain elevated at $7,500+ for Delivering Alpha 2023 in July.
Major investor conferences continue to provide high value
While invest fest ticket prices are undoubtedly rising quickly, these conferences continue to provide tremendous value for attendees. The opportunity to gain unique perspectives, rub shoulders with financial elites, and expand professional networks is unmatched.
For investors and finance professionals willing to invest the time and money, attending one major investor conference every year can pay huge dividends in terms of knowledge, connections and insights that potentially translate into better investment returns.
In 2023, popular invest fests like SALT, Context Summit, and Delivering Alpha are likely to command ticket prices of $7,500 to $10,000+. But for investors and finance professionals, the exclusive access, star speakers and networking opportunities still make these conferences well worth attending.