

Kovalam near Thiruvananthapuram will host the 11th annual convention of the Association of Independent Financial Associates (AIFA), bringing together leading professionals from the financial services sector.
AIFA president Philip Cherian said 'Ignite 2026', one of Kerala’s major gatherings of mutual fund distributors and financial professionals, will be held on October 30, October 31 and November 1 at Hotel Samudra, Kovalam.
The three-day convention will feature an extensive workshop covering emerging trends in financial markets, investment strategies and developments in the mutual fund distribution industry.
Financial professionals from across the country, along with senior executives and experts from mutual fund companies, are expected to participate in the event.
Key areas of discussion will include:
Investment strategies
Opportunities in the stock market
Artificial intelligence
Emerging trends in mutual fund distribution
Experts will also discuss new investment opportunities, the outlook for global and Indian markets, portfolio management, the growing role of artificial intelligence in financial services and the future of the mutual fund distribution business.
The convention is expected to provide financial professionals and distributors with insights into changing market dynamics and evolving opportunities across the investment landscape.