We held our 2025 RFK Compass Summer Investors Conference at Chatham Bars Inn, located on the coast of Cape Cod, convening a dynamic community of investors, policymakers, and human rights advocates for three powerful days of conversation and collaboration. RFK Human Rights President Kerry Kennedy opened the conference with a moving reminder that “RFK Compass Investors is about more than values. It’s about action,” framing the gathering as a call to action for those shaping capital markets and corporate governance.

Across panels, interactive workshops, and fireside chats, investors discussed emerging strategies in private markets, the long-term impacts of AI, and sector-specific investment opportunities in healthcare, real estate, and secondaries. From spotlight sessions on geopolitics and investing implications, to conversations about AI and the growing importance of transparency in public funds, the message was clear: courage, creativity, and commitment to equity are essential to navigating today’s challenges. 

Featured Speakers and Keynotes for the RFK Compass Summer Investors Conference

Throughout the three-day conference, speakers brought deep insight, urgency, and purpose to the conversation around investing with integrity. On Monday, June 9th, a fireside chat with California Controller Malia Cohen, New York Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, and Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell, followed by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Vermont Treasurer Mike Pieciak, emphasized the evolving responsibility of public finance leaders. Each spoke to the importance of fiduciary responsibility, transparency, and the growing expectation that capital stewards act in the public interest.

On Tuesday, Dr Mary E. Lovely, a leading economist whose work on global trade and China-U.S. relations sheds light on the shifting economic and regulatory landscape, presented on the economic reordering of global supply chains and called on investors to balance efficiency with ethics. Later, Professor Michael Posner of NYU Stern led an interactive session of private equity in the low-income housing market, challenging attendees to engage with profit-driven decisions that impact vulnerable communities.

On Wednesday morning, Retired U.S. Navy Admiral and Carlyle Group Vice Chair James Stavridis offered a sharp, global perspective on the intersection of geopolitics and investment, challenging attendees to use capital as a tool for long-term peace and justice. Across each session, speakers reinforced that navigating today’s risks requires not only financial awareness, but collaboration and a commitment to long-term value.