Berk Posted December 23, 2025 Posted December 23, 2025 I’ll be attending The Ben Graham Centre’s 2026 Value Investing Conference on April 14th and the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders’ meeting on the 16th. Since it’s my first time attending both, I was wondering if anyone knows of any other events, meetups, or gatherings happening on the 15th that might be worth checking out. I’d also appreciate any tips or recommendations on how best to attend both events and make the most of the week.
SafetyinNumbers Posted December 23, 2025 Posted December 23, 2025 1 hour ago, ashton said: I’ll be attending The Ben Graham Centre’s 2026 Value Investing Conference on April 14th and the Berkshire Hathaway annual shareholders’ meeting on the 16th. Since it’s my first time attending both, I was wondering if anyone knows of any other events, meetups, or gatherings happening on the 15th that might be worth checking out. I’d also appreciate any tips or recommendations on how best to attend both events and make the most of the week. Hi Ashton, There is a thread set up to discuss the week by @NormR and a link to his website that lists all of the events. Thanks for coming to Toronto and hope I get the chance to meet you.
Berk Posted December 29, 2025 Author Posted December 29, 2025 On 12/23/2025 at 4:31 PM, SafetyinNumbers said: Hi Ashton, There is a thread set up to discuss the week by @NormR and a link to his website that lists all of the events. Thanks for coming to Toronto and hope I get the chance to meet you. Thank you @SafetyinNumbers. Apologies for not noticing the prior thread. Looking forward to attending and potentially meeting you!
This2ShallPass Posted March 16 Posted March 16 The events thread is not very active. Hopefully we can use this one as it's more frequented. This is my first year attending the event and looking forward to it. Couple of questions, on Tuesday which event are folks attending - Value investing conference or yyx? Fairfax shareholder dinner - does Prem and/or others in Fairfax management attend? I mainly look forward to connecting with people from this board. It would be great to have some informal small group discussions. Please respond here or DM if that's of interest.
FFH COBF Dinner Posted March 24 Posted March 24 Tickets are available for the CoB&F-FFH Shareholder Dinner and are going fast details here: https://2026_COBF-FFH_Shareholder_Dinner.eventbrite.com
Parsad Posted March 24 Posted March 24 1 hour ago, FFH COBF Dinner said: Tickets are available for the CoB&F-FFH Shareholder Dinner and are going fast details here: https://2026_COBF-FFH_Shareholder_Dinner.eventbrite.com Good stuff! Glad ticket sales are going well. Keep up the great work! Cheers!
wondering Posted March 27 Posted March 27 I just bought my ticket. I like supporting Crohn's and Colitis. I always meet great people. Fairfax has made me a boat load of money. But $450 bucks??!!!! Holy jumping!!!! I am value investor for a reason - I am cheapo. Next year, can we go to McDonalds? 1
FFH COBF Dinner Posted March 27 Posted March 27 On 3/23/2026 at 10:23 PM, Parsad said: Good stuff! Glad ticket sales are going well. Keep up the great work! Cheers! Thank you. We owe this wonderful institution to you and the strong relationships you built over the years! Less than a quarter of tickets remaining with just over two weeks to go. As always we will have surprise unnamed speakers and guests, plus some exciting Fairfax related auction items and auction items related to major league sports. Think MLB, PGA, etc. Register here: https://2026_COBF-FFH_Shareholder_Dinner.eventbrite.com
Hoodlum Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Shareholder meeting details. https://www.fairfax.ca/press-releases/fairfax-announces-hybrid-annual-shareholders-meeting-details-april-6-2026/
KFRCanuk Posted April 6 Posted April 6 25 minutes ago, Hoodlum said: Shareholder meeting details. https://www.fairfax.ca/press-releases/fairfax-announces-hybrid-annual-shareholders-meeting-details-april-6-2026/ This is 100% awesome. Now I just need to dig out my voting mail.
JGBRK Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Hi all, This is my first year attending the Fairfax Annual Meeting. I know the meeting begins at 9:30 AM. Is there any need to arrive prior to 9:00 AM. I'm just unfamiliar with the attendance and whether there are lines. I suspect not, but wanted to be prepared. Thank you,
jbwent63 Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Unfortunately I am unable to attend this year as I will be away on vacation next week. I do not see it mentioned anywhere that there will be a replay of the meeting available nor can I find any historical meetings on the website. Does anyone know if there will be an option to view the meeting after it has been held?
SafetyinNumbers Posted April 6 Posted April 6 1 hour ago, JGBRK said: Hi all, This is my first year attending the Fairfax Annual Meeting. I know the meeting begins at 9:30 AM. Is there any need to arrive prior to 9:00 AM. I'm just unfamiliar with the attendance and whether there are lines. I suspect not, but wanted to be prepared. Thank you, It’s worth coming early to chat with management teams of the subsidiaries as there are less people there before the meeting than after. There is also lots of swag if you are into that sort of thing. I usually try to arrive for 8:30am. Also, if you have time, recall there are lots of other events leading up to the meeting including the FIH AGM the day before. Also a good one to arrive early at to chat with the Indian management teams although they will all be there on Thursday too. https://stingyinvestor.com/FairfaxWeek2026.html
Redskin212 Posted April 6 Posted April 6 23 minutes ago, SafetyinNumbers said: It’s worth coming early to chat with management teams of the subsidiaries as there are less people there before the meeting than after. There is also lots of swag if you are into that sort of thing. I usually try to arrive for 8:30am. Also, if you have time, recall there are lots of other events leading up to the meeting including the FIH AGM the day before. Also a good one to arrive early at to chat with the Indian management teams although they will all be there on Thursday too. https://stingyinvestor.com/FairfaxWeek2026.html +1
NnnnotSoSmart Posted April 6 Posted April 6 1 hour ago, SafetyinNumbers said: It’s worth coming early to chat with management teams of the subsidiaries as there are less people there before the meeting than after. There is also lots of swag if you are into that sort of thing. I usually try to arrive for 8:30am. Also, if you have time, recall there are lots of other events leading up to the meeting including the FIH AGM the day before. Also a good one to arrive early at to chat with the Indian management teams although they will all be there on Thursday too. https://stingyinvestor.com/FairfaxWeek2026.html Thanks to you, Viking and all the others here for all the great information. Sounds amazingly familiar to the Berkshire meeting but on a smaller scale. Won't make it this year, but will try for next year. New Fairfax Shareholder.
JGBRK Posted April 6 Posted April 6 Thank you so very much. I look forward to the meeting and hopefully meeting some of you. Thanks again.
This2ShallPass Posted April 7 Posted April 7 11 hours ago, SafetyinNumbers said: It’s worth coming early to chat with management teams of the subsidiaries as there are less people there before the meeting than after. There is also lots of swag if you are into that sort of thing. I usually try to arrive for 8:30am. Also, if you have time, recall there are lots of other events leading up to the meeting including the FIH AGM the day before. Also a good one to arrive early at to chat with the Indian management teams although they will all be there on Thursday too. https://stingyinvestor.com/FairfaxWeek2026.html What do we need to show we are registered shareholders?
SafetyinNumbers Posted April 7 Posted April 7 8 hours ago, This2ShallPass said: What do we need to show we are registered shareholders? I have never been asked to show anything.
Daphne Posted April 7 Posted April 7 They take your name and maybe a phone number and give you a shareholder lanyard
Viking Posted April 10 Posted April 10 (edited) Fairfax’s Annual General Meeting - A Final Summary It will be great to see everyone at the AGM next week. Below is an updated summary that I post each year. Of note, there are still spots available to the dinner on Wednesday night (keynote speaker: David Thomas). Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/17th-annual-cobf-fairfax-financial-shareholder-charity-dinner-tickets-1982885759685?aff=oddtdtcreator Introduction Fairfax’s annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on April 16, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. I’ve attended the past three meetings. I initially went to better understand the business. Now I go as just as much to see and spend time with friends. Fairfax has a first-class group of shareholders - wicked smart and super nice. The “super nice” part has been the bigger surprise for me. One of the interesting things I have learned from attending the AGM (and the various activities during the week) is I am not a freak. I have been able to meet a large group of people who are kind of wired just like me - people who love the art/craft of investing. This note outlines what the AGM offers, where the real value lies, and how to think about whether it’s worth attending. Where to Find Information on the 2026 Event? The AGM is available both in person and virtual via live stream. Fairfax (including details of how to attend virtually): https://www.fairfax.ca/press-releases/fairfax-announces-hybrid-annual-shareholders-meeting-details-april-6-2026/ The Corner of Berkshire and Fairfax: https://thecobf.com/forum/topic/21593-2026-annual-shareholders-meeting/#findComment-652738 Fairfax India (including details of how to attend virtually): https://www.fairfaxindia.ca/press-releases/fairfax-india-announces-hybrid-annual-shareholders-meeting-details-april-6-2026/ The Meeting Itself At its core, the AGM offers direct access to management. You’ll hear from: Prem Watsa (CEO) and Peter Clarke (COO) Leaders across the P&C insurance subsidiaries Executives from key equity holdings The format is straightforward: A brief formal business meeting A presentation by Prem An extended Q&A session (typically ~2 hours) The Q&A is useful. It is candid, wide-ranging, and often reveals how management is actually thinking—not just what is written in reports. But the real value emerges over time. Attend multiple years and you start to see patterns: How management thinks about risk How capital allocation evolves Whether narrative and results align That kind of pattern recognition doesn’t come from reading filings alone. Fairfax’s 2025 AGM presentation https://www.fairfax.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fairfax_AGM_2025.pdf Scuttlebutt: A Differentiated Information Edge Arrive early. Stay late. The hour before the meeting is one of the most valuable parts of the day. Senior executives from across Fairfax’s global operations (insurance and equities) are available for informal conversation. This allows you to: Conduct real scuttlebutt Ask direct, unscripted questions Cross-check what you’ve read vs. what you hear At the end of the meeting, food and beverages are served for lunch. Lots of people mingle afterwards for an hour or two. Conversations continue. For a serious investor, this is a genuine edge—qualitative, nuanced, and hard to replicate. Fairfax India: Worth the Extra Day The Fairfax India AGM (held the day before) is smaller but equally valuable. It follows a similar format to the Fairfax AGM (go early… stay late). Hosted by Ben Watsa (Chairman) and Gopal Soundarajan (CEO), it provides: Direct access to management of underlying holdings A more focused, intimate setting High-quality insight into the stock portfolio If you’re making the trip, it’s worth attending both. Fairfax India’s 2025 AGM presentation https://www.fairfaxindia.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fairfax_India_AGM_2025.pdf The Shareholder Base One of Fairfax’s underappreciated assets is its shareholders. They tend to be: Long-term oriented Curious and engaged Willing to share ideas Many travel from across Canada and internationally (as far away as Australia). Over time, the AGM becomes less about the formal meeting and more about the relationships built around it. A number of informal, investor-organized events take place throughout the week. This is where much of the real interaction happens. The Broader “Fairfax Week” The AGM is just one piece of a larger ecosystem. During the week, there are: Informal meetups Structured investor events Ticketed dinners From a cost perspective, these are minor relative to the overall trip. The real question is whether the time is worth it. In my experience, it has been—consistently. Norm (one of those first-class people I mentioned earlier) puts together a summary each year: https://stingyinvestor.com/FairfaxWeek2026.html A Practical Note On the Wednesday before the AGM, there are typically two dinners: A Fairfax-hosted, invite-only event The CoBF shareholder charity dinner (open, ticketed, usually sold out) Tickets: https://2026_COBF-FFH_Shareholder_Dinner.eventbrite.com Some years they’re held at the same hotel. Don’t mix them up. Summary: Why Attend? Fairfax’s AGM is not just a corporate event—it is an information ecosystem. For investors, it offers three clear advantages: Direct Access to Management Extended Q&A and repeated exposure build a deeper understanding of leadership, culture and strategy. Scuttlebutt and Qualitative Insight Informal interactions with executives provide valuable information. High-Quality Investor Network The shareholder base itself is a valuable asset—serious, intellectually engaged, long-term oriented, and collaborative. These benefits compound. The more you attend, the more valuable it becomes. Final Thoughts It has been another wonderful year for Fairfax and their shareholders. Being able to celebrate at the AGM with friends what has been unfolding at Fairfax these past couple of years has been priceless. And my view continues to be that Fairfax still has many good years in front of it - the company looks to me like it is just entering its prime. If you’re considering attending the AGM, go. Engage. Ask questions. Introduce yourself. The investment insight is valuable. The relationships are what bring you back. Looking back, deciding to attend was one of the better decisions I’ve made in recent years. Edited April 10 by Viking
Parsad Posted April 10 Posted April 10 2 hours ago, Viking said: Fairfax’s Annual General Meeting - A Final Summary It will be great to see everyone at the AGM next week. Below is an updated summary that I post each year. Of note, there are still spots available to the dinner on Wednesday night (keynote speaker: David Thomas). Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/17th-annual-cobf-fairfax-financial-shareholder-charity-dinner-tickets-1982885759685?aff=oddtdtcreator Introduction Fairfax’s annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on April 16, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. I’ve attended the past three meetings. I initially went to better understand the business. Now I go as just as much to see and spend time with friends. Fairfax has a first-class group of shareholders - wicked smart and super nice. The “super nice” part has been the bigger surprise for me. One of the interesting things I have learned from attending the AGM (and the various activities during the week) is I am not a freak. I have been able to meet a large group of people who are kind of wired just like me - people who love the art/craft of investing. This note outlines what the AGM offers, where the real value lies, and how to think about whether it’s worth attending. Where to Find Information on the 2026 Event? The AGM is available both in person and virtual via live stream. Fairfax (including details of how to attend virtually): https://www.fairfax.ca/press-releases/fairfax-announces-hybrid-annual-shareholders-meeting-details-april-6-2026/ The Corner of Berkshire and Fairfax: https://thecobf.com/forum/topic/21593-2026-annual-shareholders-meeting/#findComment-652738 Fairfax India (including details of how to attend virtually): https://www.fairfaxindia.ca/press-releases/fairfax-india-announces-hybrid-annual-shareholders-meeting-details-april-6-2026/ The Meeting Itself At its core, the AGM offers direct access to management. You’ll hear from: Prem Watsa (CEO) and Peter Clarke (COO) Leaders across the P&C insurance subsidiaries Executives from key equity holdings The format is straightforward: A brief formal business meeting A presentation by Prem An extended Q&A session (typically ~2 hours) The Q&A is useful. It is candid, wide-ranging, and often reveals how management is actually thinking—not just what is written in reports. But the real value emerges over time. Attend multiple years and you start to see patterns: How management thinks about risk How capital allocation evolves Whether narrative and results align That kind of pattern recognition doesn’t come from reading filings alone. Fairfax’s 2025 AGM presentation https://www.fairfax.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fairfax_AGM_2025.pdf Scuttlebutt: A Differentiated Information Edge Arrive early. Stay late. The hour before the meeting is one of the most valuable parts of the day. Senior executives from across Fairfax’s global operations (insurance and equities) are available for informal conversation. This allows you to: Conduct real scuttlebutt Ask direct, unscripted questions Cross-check what you’ve read vs. what you hear At the end of the meeting, food and beverages are served for lunch. Lots of people mingle afterwards for an hour or two. Conversations continue. For a serious investor, this is a genuine edge—qualitative, nuanced, and hard to replicate. Fairfax India: Worth the Extra Day The Fairfax India AGM (held the day before) is smaller but equally valuable. It follows a similar format to the Fairfax AGM (go early… stay late). Hosted by Ben Watsa (Chairman) and Gopal Soundarajan (CEO), it provides: Direct access to management of underlying holdings A more focused, intimate setting High-quality insight into the stock portfolio If you’re making the trip, it’s worth attending both. Fairfax India’s 2025 AGM presentation https://www.fairfaxindia.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fairfax_India_AGM_2025.pdf The Shareholder Base One of Fairfax’s underappreciated assets is its shareholders. They tend to be: Long-term oriented Curious and engaged Willing to share ideas Many travel from across Canada and internationally (as far away as Australia). Over time, the AGM becomes less about the formal meeting and more about the relationships built around it. A number of informal, investor-organized events take place throughout the week. This is where much of the real interaction happens. The Broader “Fairfax Week” The AGM is just one piece of a larger ecosystem. During the week, there are: Informal meetups Structured investor events Ticketed dinners From a cost perspective, these are minor relative to the overall trip. The real question is whether the time is worth it. In my experience, it has been—consistently. Norm (one of those first-class people I mentioned earlier) puts together a summary each year: https://stingyinvestor.com/FairfaxWeek2026.html A Practical Note On the Wednesday before the AGM, there are typically two dinners: A Fairfax-hosted, invite-only event The CoBF shareholder charity dinner (open, ticketed, usually sold out) Tickets: https://2026_COBF-FFH_Shareholder_Dinner.eventbrite.com Some years they’re held at the same hotel. Don’t mix them up. Summary: Why Attend? Fairfax’s AGM is not just a corporate event—it is an information ecosystem. For investors, it offers three clear advantages: Direct Access to Management Extended Q&A and repeated exposure build a deeper understanding of leadership, culture and strategy. Scuttlebutt and Qualitative Insight Informal interactions with executives provide valuable information. High-Quality Investor Network The shareholder base itself is a valuable asset—serious, intellectually engaged, long-term oriented, and collaborative. These benefits compound. The more you attend, the more valuable it becomes. Final Thoughts It has been another wonderful year for Fairfax and their shareholders. Being able to celebrate at the AGM with friends what has been unfolding at Fairfax these past couple of years has been priceless. And my view continues to be that Fairfax still has many good years in front of it - the company looks to me like it is just entering its prime. If you’re considering attending the AGM, go. Engage. Ask questions. Introduce yourself. The investment insight is valuable. The relationships are what bring you back. Looking back, deciding to attend was one of the better decisions I’ve made in recent years. Great summary! Have a great time everyone! Cheers!
Hamburg Investor Posted April 16 Posted April 16 On 4/10/2026 at 9:46 PM, Viking said: Fairfax’s Annual General Meeting - A Final Summary It will be great to see everyone at the AGM next week. Below is an updated summary that I post each year. Of note, there are still spots available to the dinner on Wednesday night (keynote speaker: David Thomas). Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/17th-annual-cobf-fairfax-financial-shareholder-charity-dinner-tickets-1982885759685?aff=oddtdtcreator Introduction Fairfax’s annual general meeting (AGM) will be held on April 16, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario. I’ve attended the past three meetings. I initially went to better understand the business. Now I go as just as much to see and spend time with friends. Fairfax has a first-class group of shareholders - wicked smart and super nice. The “super nice” part has been the bigger surprise for me. One of the interesting things I have learned from attending the AGM (and the various activities during the week) is I am not a freak. I have been able to meet a large group of people who are kind of wired just like me - people who love the art/craft of investing. This note outlines what the AGM offers, where the real value lies, and how to think about whether it’s worth attending. Where to Find Information on the 2026 Event? The AGM is available both in person and virtual via live stream. Fairfax (including details of how to attend virtually): https://www.fairfax.ca/press-releases/fairfax-announces-hybrid-annual-shareholders-meeting-details-april-6-2026/ The Corner of Berkshire and Fairfax: https://thecobf.com/forum/topic/21593-2026-annual-shareholders-meeting/#findComment-652738 Fairfax India (including details of how to attend virtually): https://www.fairfaxindia.ca/press-releases/fairfax-india-announces-hybrid-annual-shareholders-meeting-details-april-6-2026/ The Meeting Itself At its core, the AGM offers direct access to management. You’ll hear from: Prem Watsa (CEO) and Peter Clarke (COO) Leaders across the P&C insurance subsidiaries Executives from key equity holdings The format is straightforward: A brief formal business meeting A presentation by Prem An extended Q&A session (typically ~2 hours) The Q&A is useful. It is candid, wide-ranging, and often reveals how management is actually thinking—not just what is written in reports. But the real value emerges over time. Attend multiple years and you start to see patterns: How management thinks about risk How capital allocation evolves Whether narrative and results align That kind of pattern recognition doesn’t come from reading filings alone. Fairfax’s 2025 AGM presentation https://www.fairfax.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fairfax_AGM_2025.pdf Scuttlebutt: A Differentiated Information Edge Arrive early. Stay late. The hour before the meeting is one of the most valuable parts of the day. Senior executives from across Fairfax’s global operations (insurance and equities) are available for informal conversation. This allows you to: Conduct real scuttlebutt Ask direct, unscripted questions Cross-check what you’ve read vs. what you hear At the end of the meeting, food and beverages are served for lunch. Lots of people mingle afterwards for an hour or two. Conversations continue. For a serious investor, this is a genuine edge—qualitative, nuanced, and hard to replicate. Fairfax India: Worth the Extra Day The Fairfax India AGM (held the day before) is smaller but equally valuable. It follows a similar format to the Fairfax AGM (go early… stay late). Hosted by Ben Watsa (Chairman) and Gopal Soundarajan (CEO), it provides: Direct access to management of underlying holdings A more focused, intimate setting High-quality insight into the stock portfolio If you’re making the trip, it’s worth attending both. Fairfax India’s 2025 AGM presentation https://www.fairfaxindia.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Fairfax_India_AGM_2025.pdf The Shareholder Base One of Fairfax’s underappreciated assets is its shareholders. They tend to be: Long-term oriented Curious and engaged Willing to share ideas Many travel from across Canada and internationally (as far away as Australia). Over time, the AGM becomes less about the formal meeting and more about the relationships built around it. A number of informal, investor-organized events take place throughout the week. This is where much of the real interaction happens. The Broader “Fairfax Week” The AGM is just one piece of a larger ecosystem. During the week, there are: Informal meetups Structured investor events Ticketed dinners From a cost perspective, these are minor relative to the overall trip. The real question is whether the time is worth it. In my experience, it has been—consistently. Norm (one of those first-class people I mentioned earlier) puts together a summary each year: https://stingyinvestor.com/FairfaxWeek2026.html A Practical Note On the Wednesday before the AGM, there are typically two dinners: A Fairfax-hosted, invite-only event The CoBF shareholder charity dinner (open, ticketed, usually sold out) Tickets: https://2026_COBF-FFH_Shareholder_Dinner.eventbrite.com Some years they’re held at the same hotel. Don’t mix them up. Summary: Why Attend? Fairfax’s AGM is not just a corporate event—it is an information ecosystem. For investors, it offers three clear advantages: Direct Access to Management Extended Q&A and repeated exposure build a deeper understanding of leadership, culture and strategy. Scuttlebutt and Qualitative Insight Informal interactions with executives provide valuable information. High-Quality Investor Network The shareholder base itself is a valuable asset—serious, intellectually engaged, long-term oriented, and collaborative. These benefits compound. The more you attend, the more valuable it becomes. Final Thoughts It has been another wonderful year for Fairfax and their shareholders. Being able to celebrate at the AGM with friends what has been unfolding at Fairfax these past couple of years has been priceless. And my view continues to be that Fairfax still has many good years in front of it - the company looks to me like it is just entering its prime. If you’re considering attending the AGM, go. Engage. Ask questions. Introduce yourself. The investment insight is valuable. The relationships are what bring you back. Looking back, deciding to attend was one of the better decisions I’ve made in recent years. Thanks again, @Viking! Wishing you and everyone from this forum a great experience! Hopefully I will make it someday!
mengan Posted April 16 Posted April 16 Same, it's unfortunately a bit too expensive to justify flying out to Canada as well as book accommodation when there is an online version.
Whensthepaintdry? Posted April 16 Posted April 16 Does anyone remember if you can listen to it on quarter?
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