After ten years, the conference returned to the Big Apple, having previously held stops in cities such as Paris, London, Milan, Amsterdam, Munich, the Vatican City, and Rome. This initiative confirms both the global scope of the discussions and Deloitte's commitment to making an exclusive and highly specialized forum accessible to an international audience.
Organized by Deloitte Luxembourg e Deloitte US and sponsored by Citi, ART Generali, Art Recognition e Bonhams, the conference welcomed authoritative voices from Europe and the Americas, consolidating its role as a meeting point between art, wealth management and culture.
«Art and finance, once distant worlds, today share a common language made of value, trust and legacy", he has declared John Psaila, CEO and Managing Partner of Deloitte Luxembourg. «At Deloitte, we interpret this language with the same care as collectors: uniting reason and emotion, management and innovation, wealth and purpose. The New York conversations confirm that true progress arises when art and finance influence each other.»
The three central themes of the 2025 conference
Innovation between art and finance
With approximately $2,5 trillion invested in art and collectibles by ultra-high-net-worth individuals, the panels analyzed how artificial intelligence and digital technologies are revolutionizing the valuation, authentication, circulation, and fractional ownership of artworks. Special attention was also paid to innovative financing, such as art-backed loans, and the emerging theme of art as a financial asset.
The Great Transfer of Wealth and Impact Investing
Every year, approximately $100 billion in art and collectibles passes from one generation to the next. New investors are redefining philanthropy and wealth management, focusing on cultural investment strategies that also pursue ESG and social objectives, demonstrating how wealth can be a tool for generating tangible impact.
Art as an Asset Class: Diversity and Community Resilience
Art is increasingly emerging as a strategic element in modern portfolios. Discussions highlighted the role of art in supporting cultural institutions, education, and creative leadership, strengthening resilient cultural and community ecosystems through targeted investments and philanthropic initiatives.
Great participation and a report of over 500 pages
The annual, all-day hybrid event attracted over 700 attendees, including in-person and online registrations, and included four panels with more than 25 speakers. This exclusive edition of 2025 Deloitte Private and ArtTactic Art & Finance ReportThe highlight of the day was the launch of the 2025 Deloitte Private & ArtTactic Art & Finance Report, now in its ninth edition. The digital report, which exceeds 500 pages, offers an in-depth analysis of evolving attitudes among collectors, including next-generation collectors, family offices, private bankers, and art professionals. Based on nearly 500 surveys and 30 articles and contributions from industry experts, the report highlights the growing importance of art as a wealth-building asset and explains why wealth managers should pay attention to the collectibles market. The report also explores how art is increasingly being integrated into broader wealth management and impact investing strategies. Key insights include the growing influence of next-generation collectors, the expansion of art-backed lending, the ongoing debate about art as an investment, and the opportunities and challenges arising from digital innovation and AI in the art market—topics also addressed during the conference.
As collectors and institutions globally reconsider the meaning of wealth, art emerges as both an asset and a catalyst for social transformation. This year's conference brings together experts in finance, law, philanthropy, and the arts to explore the evolving language of value.Said Adriano Picinati of Torcello, Global Coordinator Art & Finance at Deloitte Luxembourg.
