November 5 – PEWIN New York | Allocation Reset: How CIOs Are Recalibrating Their Private Portfolios in a Higher Rate World

The PEWIN New York chapter invites you to a members-only evening of insight and connection.
Join us for a candid conversation with three leading CIOs who are shaping the future of investing. Together, they’ll share their perspectives on today’s most pressing challenges and opportunities, in a discussion moderated by Jennifer Prosek, Founder & Managing Partner, Prosek Partners.
Featured Speakers:
Meredith Jenkins, CIO of Trinity Church
Lan Cai – CIO, The Pension Boards–UCC and OCIO, United Church Funds
Abigail Archibald, CIO of the Mellon Foundation
Sarah Samuels, Chief Investment Officer & Partner at NEPC
Discussion topics will include: 
Reassessing private market allocations, the illiquidity premium, and how private equity return expectations compare to liquid and shorter-duration alternatives in a higher rate environment
Balancing stakeholder priorities with long-term portfolio objectives
Assessing manager selection and the role of established versus emerging managers as performance expectations evolve
Rethinking commitment pacing and portfolio construction amid slower distributions and a prolonged exit environment
Following the panel, we’ll open the floor for an interactive exchange of questions and ideas. Guests will also enjoy ample time to connect and network before and after the discussion.
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
Time: 5:30-7:30pm
5:30 p.m. – Arrival & Networking
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be served
6:15 p.m. – CIO Panel Exchange | Q & A
7:15 p.m. – Additional Networking
7:30 p.m. – Departure
Location: Prosek Partners
28 E. 28th Street New York, NY 10016
Fee: Complimentary
Seating is limited. Please RSVP below to reserve your seat!
Thank you to our generous sponsor and host:

Questions can be directed to April Meyer at .
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