11th Annual
Strategic Investment
Symposium
College of Charleston · School of Business
About the Symposium
The South’s Premier Gathering for Finance & Investment Leaders
Hosted by the College of Charleston School of Business, the Strategic Investment Symposium brings together leading voices from across global finance, investment management, banking, market strategy, and emerging technologies shaping the future of capital markets.
Now expanding to the iconic Gaillard Center in historic Charleston to accommodate continued growth, the Symposium features keynote presentations, panel discussions, and curated networking opportunities designed to connect industry leaders with institutional investors, finance professionals, alumni, and emerging talent from across the industry.
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Event Details
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Date
Friday, October 16, 2026
Schedule
Morning Registration & Networking
Keynote Address
Panel Discussions
Networking Reception
Venue
The Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Who Attends
Global business leaders and market experts.
Investment and finance professionals
Faculty & industry researchers
Students & alumni
The Venue
The Gaillard Center
Nestled in the heart of historic Charleston, South Carolina, the Gaillard Center is one of the Southeast's most distinguished event venues. With its neoclassical architecture, world-class facilities, and iconic setting, it provides the perfect backdrop for a day of high-level finance discourse and professional networking.
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Seats are limited. Secure your place at the 11th Annual Strategic Investment Symposium and connect with the brightest minds in finance.
Questions? Contact us at symposium@cofc.edu or call 843.953.5627