Pre-conference summits
What methods have we used to deal with the regulatory and operational challenges of 2025.
- Felix Zwart - Research and Policy Director, NVP (Dutch Private Equity Association)
- Martin Sjölund - General Counsel, Summa Equity
- Felix Zwart - Research and Policy Director, NVP (Dutch Private Equity Association)
Is technology meeting our expectations, or are we simply following a trend in fear of missing out? How are firms utilising current technology?
- Olivia Zitouni - Group Head PERES Coverage & Client Management, CACEIS
- Lionel Hill - Chief Technology Officer, Permira
- Alex Readings - Managing Director, Technology, Pantheon
- Mark Peacock - CTO, Nordic Capital
How do you establish data lakes and understand how to use them to maximise your firm's current ability?
How can overcome the complexities of operating in multiple jurisdictions? Is operating funds across US and Europe becoming easier or harder?
- Victoria Sherliker - Chief Compliance Officer, Stafford Capital Partners
What will be the result of tax reforms being implemented in UK, Germany and other nation-states? How do the US and other non-European players feel about Europe?
- Maria Rostock - General Counsel, Borromin Capital Management
AI is no longer a future concept-it's a current imperative. For CFOs and COOs, in private markets, the shift from manual spreadsheets to intelligent, adaptive systems is reshaping how funds are run. This session will explore how finance leaders are operationalising AI across valuation workflows, portfolio monitoring, forecasting, and fund operations to drive speed, accuracy, and strategic insight.
- Vijay Bharadia - CFO, Hg Capital
- Yann Magnan - CEO & Co-founder, 73 Strings
- Laurence Branthomme - CFO, Eurazeo
How can the investor experience be unified by moving from fragmentation to integration? How can firms meet the evolving expectations in investor reporting? What are the best practices and common pitfalls when integrating with existing technology and service providers?
- Piers Evans - Chief Commercial Officer, Atominvest
- Alan Chu - Partner, Finance & Operations Director, Beechbrook Capital
- Danielle Candfield - Director, Hg Capital, Hg Capital
Are we properly integrating technology into the AML process? Will we see a standardised approach for KYC packages in Europe?
- Patrick Daniel Squatriti - Managing Director and SVP Compliance, Avantia Law
- Adam Porter - General Counsel, Alchemy Partners
What challenges are we seeing in the compliance space?
How do we identify and address the most vulnerable areas? What are the best measures firms can use to protect themselves.
Will tax issues continue to make Luxembourg the number one location? What exactly does Ireland offer firms?
Do ESG and other responsible investing practices clash with practical investment needs?
- Yohan Hill - Principal & Director of ESG and Responsible Investing, Adams Street Partners
What solutions are available to large and small-cap firms that are looking to be more efficient at a lower cost?
Does the firm need to wholly adopt AI to effectively use it? How should GPs be using this technology?
- Youssef Ben Haj Ahmed - Chief Digital Officer, Africinvest