Main Conference Day 2, Wednesday 25th June 2025 - CET/CEST (Cent Europe Summer, GMT+2)
How it works
- 50 minutes of small group fund buyer discussions taking place simultaneously
- 15 leading fund buyers/LPs, PB CIOs will host informal one-to-several roundtables
- Move freely between tables
- Unique opportunity to hear, meet and discuss with a wide range of
- buyers in an informal environment
- First come first served
- Rémi Lambert - Chief Investment Officer, AXA IM Select
Where is capital flowing, and which sectors and investment vehicles are gaining traction?
How are impact investing, biodiversity, and the energy transition shaping the future of sustainable finance?
Moderator and new research ( 5 mins) Laura Vitagliano, Head of Sustainable Finance Strategy Client Engagement, Securities Services, BNP Paribas
- Hortense Bioy - Global Director of Sustainability Research, Manager Research, Morningstar
- George Latham - CEO, WHEB Asset Management
- Laurent Majchrzak - Global Head of Digital Assets, Caceis
- David Durouchoux - Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Societe Generale Forge
- Xavier Gomez - Co-Founder, COO, INVYO
For senior distribution, sales & marketing leaders to enhance both organisational impact and professional influence.
Transform how you and your firm connect with clients in today's evolving market. This interactive workshop explores the powerful intersection of personal and corporate branding to drive measurable business results. Learn how leading firms are adapting their marketing strategies to changing demographics and digital behaviours, while developing your own authentic voice.
Craft differentiated messaging that resonates across platforms
Align personal expertise with corporate value proposition
Leverage thought leadership to build trust and engagement
Measure and optimise campaign effectiveness
- Elizabeth Lumley - Award winning journalist, podcaster and ambassador for UK Innovate Finance, Fintech Expert
- Diane MacFarlane - Head of Securities Services, EMEA, JP Morgan Securities Services
- James Rhodes - Chief Technology Officer, President of Data, Research, and Enterprise Solutions, Morningstar
- Mark O'Hare - Vice Chair, Blackrock
How are leading alternatives players forging relationships with banks, tech providers, and LPs to drive growth?
What has gone into design process to be attractive to partnerships?
What factors make a fund or platform attractive for long-term partnerships?
Where do industry leaders see the biggest opportunities for scaling alternative investments?
- Bhagesh Malde - General Manager and Global Head, SS&C GlobeOp
- Barry Fricke - Managing Director EMEA Head of Alternatives for Third Party Wealth, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
- Martina Sanow - Partner, Hg Capital
- Erwan Paugam - Head of Private Wealth Solutions & Senior Managing Director, Ardian
- Nishant Kumar - Chief Correspondent, Bloomberg
- Marcus Storr - Head of Alternative Investments, FERI
An informal audience with General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, Chief of the General Staff, Head of the British Army (2018 – 2022)
- Oliver Bilal - Head of EMEA Distribution, Invesco
- Viola Pattock - Managing Director, Head of Continental Europe, RBC BluerBay
- Agnès Lossi - Partner, Asset Management Practice, Indefi
- Julien Mechler - Head of Sub-advisory, BNPP AM
- Vanessa Bonjean - Head of Fund Selection, Societe Generale Private Banking
- Simon Weiler - Head of Research & Editor, e-fundresearch.com Data GmbH & investRFP.com
- Mikaël Safrana - Chief Investment Officer, Capital-Y
- Gerhard Beulig CFA - Senior Professional Fund Manager, Erste Asset Management GmbH
- Kenneth Lamont - Senior Research Analyst, Morningstar UK
New investment horizons from emerging to developed opportunities.
Hear 3 investment opportunities spanning across the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Europe in this rapid-fire showcase. Each presentation offers a 9 minute window into the latest prospects across diverse asset classes, providing a comprehensive overview of emerging market potential. Are you ready to explore the next frontier of global investments?
Fund 1
Fund 2
Fund 3
- Leveraging AI to detect anomalies in datasets
- Automating operational workflows and tasks
- Enhancing client reporting through AI-driven insights
- Arne Martin Moen - Chief Operating Officer, Storebrand
- Stuart Gunderson - Chief Operating Officer & Director, Seilern Investment Management
Following this, we’ll explore private banks’ and wealth managers’ views on the latest developments in the evergreen funds space, including whether they believe the market now offers strong options or if there is still room for innovation and new products from GPs. We’ll also discuss what changes in product design they would like to see and compare the demand for different evergreen fund structures and niche products.
- Justina Deveikyte - Co-Founder, Novantigo
- Federico Romoli - Private Markets, Sella SGR
- April Rudin - Founder and President, The Rudin Group
- Phil Watson - Former MD, Citi Global Investments Lab, CIO, Betteredge
What a better way to consolidate new and old friendships than at the final closing party
Venue, theme and location TBC