The Real Truth About... Collectibles

​A small group of successful entrepreneurs and investors will gather for an off-the-record evening focused on collectibles and the role they are beginning to play within private wealth.

​Collectibles are moving beyond passion purchases into a more considered component of portfolio construction. From contemporary art to watches, wine and other tangible assets, capital is increasingly being allocated to areas where scarcity, cultural relevance and global demand intersect. This shift is already underway, not theoretical.

​Our expert panel will explore where meaningful value is emerging across the collectibles landscape, with a particular focus on art in the lead-up to Frieze London. We’ll examine how the market functions in practice, including the role of private sales, dealer networks and auctions, where pricing power truly sits, and how experienced collectors and investors gain access to the most sought-after opportunities.

​We’ll ask the central questions shaping this space: Why collectibles? Why now? What is driving sustained demand across categories, where are the inefficiencies, and how can experienced entrepreneurs and investors engage with confidence in a market defined as much by relationships and judgement as by data?