CONFERENCE
Recent updates:
22nd Annual Value Investor Conference and 15th Annual Genius of Warren Buffett Course in Omaha
Genius of Warren Buffett Course - Sunday - Thursday: April 27 - May 1, 2025
Value Investor Conference - Thursday and Friday: May 1 - 2, 2025
University of Nebraska at Omaha
Mammel Hall and the Scott Conference Center
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Value Investor Conference
A Global Symposium for the Rational Investor representing all Six Continents and over 50 Countries since 2003.
Welcome 2025 attendees from all 6 continents and 27 countries to our events at the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Mammel Hall and Scott Conference Center.
The 2025 Value Investor Conference and Events: A Global Symposium for the Rational Investor representing Six Continents and 27 Countries including Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Denmark, Germany, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, South Africa. South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States. Welcome everyone.
6 Main Events
15th Annual Genius of Buffett Course
(GOB) - University of Nebraska at Omaha
April 27 - May 1, 2025
GENIUS OF BUFFETT (GOB) includes WELCOME DINNER, 34 hours of classroom instruction, case studies of actual stocks and businesses purchased by Warren Buffett, Q&A with Berkshire directors and subsidiary executives, subsidiary tours, WISDOM OF CHARLIE MUNGER (WOM), BERKSHIRE SYSTEM SUMMIT (BSS), Investment Challenge Contest and more.
Berkshire
System Summit
and
The Wisdom of
Charlie Munger
Seminar
(BSS + WOM)
May 1, 2024
BSS - A series of high-level conferences with guest speakers from Berkshire companies.
WOM - In honor of Charlie Munger, several presenters including authors and partners will highlight all of the contributions he has made to help us think, make better decisions and live a happier life.
2025 Genius of Warren Buffett Course
Genius of Buffett 2025 Class with Susie Buffett
2025 Speakers
Genius of Warren Buffeft (GOB), Wisdom of Charlie Munger (WOM),
Berkshire System Summit (BSS),
Value Investor Conference (VIC) and Dinners (OVD and OCD)
(Click Speaker Photo to Read BIO)
See Thursday VIC Agenda 2025
OVD Keynote Speaker
Himayani Puri
Partner, Portfolio Manager, Head of Research, First Manhattan
Topic: Déjà vu All Over Again: Harnessing the Power of the Long-Term Lens
Takeaways:1) First Manhattan’s history tied to Berkshire Hathaway
2) First Manhattan’s investment philosophy and approach—and why it remains relevant today
3) First Manhattan’s research process—and a case study
OVD - Benefiting UNO Dean Emeritus Louis Pol Student Scholarships
CIO Keynote Speaker
Bill Smead
Founder, CIO, Smead Capital Management
Topic: Don't Swim Naked
Takeaways: 1) Gratitude and education: Buffett and Munger
2) Respect for History
3) Don’t Swim Naked
Book Recommendations: Inside Money, Zachary Karabell; Short History of Financial Euphoria, John Kenneth Galbraith
GOB 2025
Adrienne Perry
Chief Revenue Officer
Borsheims
Topic: In-Store Q&A
GOB 2025
Mark O'Hare
Non Executive Director of Super Retail Group Ltd,
[Australia]
Topic: Corporate Governance, Berkshire System
BSS/WOM 2025
Robert Hagstrom
Author, CIO, Equity Compass & Global Leaders Fund
Topic: Business-Driven Investing: Who’s Afraid of a Sideways Market?
Takeaways: 1) The Berkshire system of investing is not widely copied. Why not? And what can we do about this.
2) How de-risking markets mispriced securities.
3) Navigating a sideways market. Understanding the difference between the trend of the system and trends in the system.
Book Recommendations: Expectations Investing: Reading Stock Prices for Better Returns, Michael Mauboussin & Alfred Rappaport; Competition Demystified: A Radically Simplified Approach to Business Strategy, Bruce Greenwald & Judd Kahn; Risk, Uncertainty, and Profit, Frank H. McKnight
Robert Hagstrom
Author, CIO, Equity Compass & Global Leaders Fund
Topic: Business-Driven Investing: Who’s Afraid of a Sideways Market?
Takeaways: 1) The Berkshire system of investing is not widely copied. Why not? And what can we do about this.
2) How de-risking markets mispriced securities.
3) Navigating a sideways market. Understanding the difference between the trend of the system and trends in the system.
Book Recommendations: Expectations Investing: Reading Stock Prices for Better Returns, Michael Mauboussin & Alfred Rappaport; Competition Demystified: A Radically Simplified Approach to Business Strategy, Bruce Greenwald & Judd Kahn; Risk, Uncertainty, and Profit, Frank H. McKnight
VIC
Charles Jennings
Chairman, CEO, Stonehouse Corp [Australia]
Topic: "30 Years as Munger’s Student and 3 as His Partner"
Takeaways:1) Munger’s approach to life; 2) What Charlie said I should talk about; 3) How we should soldier on.
Book Recommendations: The Life of Samuel Johnson (James Boswell); Benjamin Franklin (Benjamin Franklin); Deep Simplicity (John Gribbin)
VIC
François Rochon
Founder, CIO, Giverny Capital
[Canada]
Topic: Owning Outstanding Companies for the Long Term
Takeaways: 1) Lessons from the Barnes Foundation: stocks are the safest investment long term. 2) Having the right temperament is vital. 3) Act like an owner of businesses with a very long term view
Book Recommendations: Richer Wiser Happier, William Green; Paths to Wealth Through Common Stocks, Phil Fisher.
VIC
Rob Vinal
Founder, RV Capital Fund [Switzerland]
Topic: Business Owner Valuation
Book Recommendations: Lords of Finance,Liaquat Ahamed; The World for Sale, Javier Blas and Jack Farchy; The Battle for Bretton Woods, Benn Steil
VIC
Oliver Müller
CIO Accresco [Africa]
Topic: "Swans, Bulls, and Dodos: My Journey to Sustainable Value Investing"
Takeaways: Be confident! - Be bullish! - Be adaptive!
Books: On Buffett/Munger: (1) "The Warren Buffett Way" - Robert G. Hagstrom; (2) "The Essays of Warren Buffett" - Lawrence A. Cunningham; (3) "Buffett & Munger Unscripted" - Alex W. Morris On Investing: (1) "Stocks for the Long Run" - Jeremy J. Siegel; (2) "Investment Valuation" - Aswath Damodaran; (3) "Adaptive Markets" - Andrew W. Lo Bonus reading: (1) "Factfulness" - Hans Rosling; (2) "Net Positive" - Paul Polman & Andrew Winston; (3) "Take Command" - Joe Hart & Michael Crom
VIC
Omar Malik
Port Manager, Hosking Partners [UK]
Topic: Buffett: The Secret Capital Cyclist
Takeaways: 1) Focus on supply and ignore the earnings game
2) Find outlier managers that are the “.400 hitters”
3) Pursue the behavioural edge
Book Recommendations: The Warren Buffett Way, Robert G. Hagstrom; Capital Account, Edward Chancellor; Capital Returns, Edward Chancellor
VIC
Charles Slack
Independent business writer, editor and content creator
Topic: The Incomparable Hetty Green -- Pioneering Value Investor?
Takeaways: Three takeaways/lessons from Hetty: (1) Be thrifty, patient, and ready to act when opportunity strikes; (2) Be an investor, not a speculator; (3) Enjoy the journey!
Book Recommendations: The Warren Buffett Way, Robert G. Hagstrom, Jr.
Charlie Munger: The Complete Investor, Tren Griffin
The Warren Buffett CEO, Robert P. Miles
Hetty: The Genius and Madness of America's First Female Tycoon, Charles Slack
VIC
Brett Gardner
Author, Analyst,
Discerene Group
TOPIC: "Philadelphia and Reading: The Blueprint for Berkshire Hathaway."
(1) Transformation through strategic capital allocation; (2) Importance of control; (3) Parallels to Berkshire Hathaway's Evolution
VIC
Book Recommendations:
Buffett's Early Investments, Brett Gardner
Glen Arnold
PhD, Author, Investment Manage, Henry Spain Investment.
[United Kingdom]
Topic: Buffett, Bubbles and How to Think About Valuation
Takeaways: 1. The warning signs Warren Buffett highlighted in 1999 are apparent now.
2. Fundamentals to focus on to identify a bubble, the Buffett logic sequence.
3. You can get in a whole lot more trouble with a sound premise than with a false premise
Book Recommendations: The Deals of Warren Buffett, Volume 1: The First $100 Million, Glen Arnold
The Deals of Warren Buffett, Volume 2: The Making of a Billionaire, Glen Arnold
The Deals of Warren Buffett, Volume 3: Making America's Largest Company, Glen Arnold
VIC
Steven Check
Founder, CIO, Check Capital Management
Topic: Using Stock Options to Leverage Berkshire’s Performance
Takeaways: 1) Exceptional results over the last 15-year period
2) An attempt to exploit Berkshire’s diversification and stability
3) Choosing your own level of risk versus reward.
Book Recommendations: Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk, Peter Bernst
VIC
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Yefei Lu
CIO, Lyra Capital Management [EUROPE]
Topic: Warren Buffett’s Evolution as a Value Investor
Takeaways: (1) A differentiated investment approach is important depending on the market situation
(2) Consistency of growth is more important than valuation
(3) Long term investment horizons
Book Recommendations: Common Stocks and Uncommon Profits, Philip Fisher
VIC
Peter Gustafson
Private Investor
Topic: Finding Great Businesses with Excellent Management
Takeaways: 1) A great business with excellent management is not enough to secure an attractive investment
2) Understanding and implementing Warren Buffett’s investment hurdle rate
3) Using ‘The Stock Investor’s Toolbox’ – on a global mega cap
Book Recommendations: Biographies on Einstein, Mozart, Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs
VIC
Robert Miles
Author, Creator, Instructor, Genius of Warren Buffett Course
4:00 - 4:10 pm
Topic: Opening Remarks
Takeaways: (1) Welcome participants from 6 continents and 27 countries. (2) 22nd Annual Value Investor Conference
4:10 - 4:30 pm
Robert Miles
TOPIC: "Charlie Munger Tribute: In His Own Words."
(1) How to think; (2) How to make better decisions; (3) How to live a happier life.
Book Recommendations: Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Essential Wit & Wisdom of Charlie Munger, Peter Kaufman(2023)
VIC
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VIC25 Thursday Agenda
May 1, 2025
3:00 - 4:00 pm
Registration: Mammel Hall Atrium
4:00 - 4:10 pm
Robert Miles
Author, Creator, Instructor, Genius of Warren Buffett Course
TOPIC: Opening Remarks
(1) Welcome participants from 6 continents and 27 countries. (2) 22nd Annual Value Investor Conference
4:10 - 4:30 pm
Robert Miles
Author, Creator, Instructor, Genius of Warren Buffett Course
TOPIC: Charlie Munger Tribute: In His Own Words.
(1) How to think; (2) How to make better decisions; (3) How to live a happier life.
4:30 - 5:20 pm
Charles Jennings
Chairman, CEO, Stonehouse Corp [Australia]
TOPIC: 30 Years as Munger’s Student and 3 as His Partner
1) Munger’s approach to life; 2) What Charlie said I should talk about; 3) How we should soldier on.
5:20 - 6:00 pm
Brett Gardner
Discerne Group, Author, Buffett's Early Investments
TOPIC: Philadelphia and Reading: The Blueprint for Berkshire Hathaway.
(1) Transformation through strategic capital allocation; (2) Importance of control; (3) Parallels to Berkshire Hathaway's Evolution
6:00 - 6:05 pm
Robert Miles
Author, Creator, Instructor, Genius of Warren Buffett Course
TOPIC: Closing Remarks
6:00 - 8:30 pm
OMAHA VALUE DINNER
LOCATION: UNO Scott Conference Center (6450 Pine St, Omaha, NE 68106)
Benefiting UNO Dean Emeritus Louis Pol Student Scholarships
7:00 - 8:00 pm
Keynote: Himayani Puri
Partner, Portfolio Manager, Head of Research, First Manhattan
TOPIC: Déjà vu All Over Again: Harnessing the Power of the Long-Term Lens
Yefei Lu
CIO, Lyra Capital Management [EUROPE]
Topic: TBA
Takeaways: TBA
Book Recommendations: TBA
Testimonials
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About Robert P. Miles
Robert P. Miles is an internationally acclaimed keynote presenter, author and distinguished authority on Warren Buffett and Berkshire Hathaway. He is currently an Executive in Residence at the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Through his study and personal interactions with Buffett, journalists and media moguls often seek Miles’ commentary on Buffett’s investment moves and management strategies. Miles is a long-term shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway. One of Miles’ greatest honors comes from getting to know Warren Buffett, the man and the remarkable wealth-building strategist. The author of three books, Miles has created assorted audio and video programs, and has appeared on many radio and television programs on five continents.
Upcoming Events with Bob Miles
April 27 - May 2, 2025 - Genius of Warren Buffett Course and Value Investor Conference and Events
The Genius of Warren Buffett Course is Announced by UNO College of Business Administration Dean Louis Pol
Celebrating14 Years of GOB -
On November 24, 2010 - 14 years ago Robert Miles agreed to teach the Genius of Warren Buffett Executive MBA elective at the University of Nebraska at Omaha College of Business Administration.
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Recent Events with Bob Miles
April 9, 2024 - Vail Symposium, The Genius of Warren Buffett presented by Robert P. Miles
For tickets and more information - https://vailsymposium.org/events/the-genius-of-warren-buffett/
February 23, 2024
The Bangkok Club and Shareholders Thailand
6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m., Grand Hall
For more Information or reservations, call 0 2679 5550
5/27/23 - Robert P. Miles in Malaysia
Bob Miles presented at the InvestFair 2023 in Malaysia. https://my.invest-fair.com