Supernova Technology
Leadership Forum

Below is the high-level agenda for the 2026 Leadership Forum. Topics are subject to change as we finalize the program.

• The State of the Economy & AI's Impact
• Fireside Chat with Apollo
  
• Supernova Technology Client Panel
  
• The State of SBL
  
• The Supernova Roadmap
• Peer-to-Peer Breakout Discussions
  • Advisor Training & Education
  • Opportunities Beyond Traditional SBL 
  • AI in Financial Services and Use Cases
  • Tips & Lessons Learned from Successful Supernova Implementations

Sergio Rebelo
Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management

Sergio Rebelo is the MUFG Bank Distinguished Professor of International Finance at the Kellogg School of Management, where he has served as Chair of the Finance Department.

Professor Rebelo does research on macroeconomics and international finance. He has studied the causes of business cycles, the impact of economic policy on economic growth, and the sources of exchange rate fluctuations. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the World Bank, the Sloan Foundation, and the Olin Foundation.

He is a fellow of the Econometric Society, the National Bureau of Economic Research, and the Center for Economic Policy Research. He has been a member of the editorial board of various academic journals, including the American Economic Review, the European Economic Review, the Journal of Monetary Economics, and the Journal of Economic Growth.

He has won numerous teaching awards at the Kellogg School of Management, including the Executive Masters Program Outstanding Professor Award and the Professor of the Year Award.

Professor Rebelo has served as a consultant to the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the European Central Bank, the European Commission, the McKinsey Global Institute, the Global Markets Institute at Goldman Sachs, and other organizations. He received his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Rochester.

Jake Walker
Apollo Global Management, Inc.

Jake Walker is a Partner and Chief Operating Officer of the Client and Product Solutions group at Apollo, where he is responsible for supporting the strategic development and scaling of the Firm’s distribution, marketing, product and client service capabilities globally. Prior to joining in 2021, Jake served in several roles at T. Rowe Price including Head of Business Management and Head of Portfolio Construction Solutions from 2016-2021. Prior to T. Rowe Price, he was COO of Global Distribution for BNY Mellon Investment Management.
 
Jake received a degree in Finance from Trinity University and is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) charterholder.

Chicago is easily accessible from two major airports:

• O’Hare International Airport (ORD) – Approximately 45–60 minutes from downtown
• Midway International Airport (MDW) – Approximately 25–35 minutes from downtown

Both airports offer convenient transportation options including taxis, rideshares, and public transit.

Hotel Accommodations

Unfortunately, our room blocks have expired. If you are in need of a hotel recommendation near the event, feel free to reach out to Allie Leemputte.

1. When and where is the 2026 Supernova Leadership Forum?
   The 2026 event will be held on September 17th, 2026 at the Four Seasons Hotel Chicago. On Wednesday, September 16, Supernova has planned some daytime activities (optional) and a welcome dinner at Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse.
   
   
2. What time does the Leadership Forum start on September 17th?
   The 2026 event will begin at 8:00 AM and will end between 3:30-4:00 PM.
    
3. What is the dress code?
   Business casual
   
   
4. Can I invite more people from my team/company?
   As this is an invitation-only event, we are limited in space and invitations are issued individually and non-transferable. If you know a colleague who would benefit from attending, please contact Allie Leemputte at allie.leemputte@supernovacompanies.com for consideration.