Pre-conference summits
- Felix Zwart - Research and Policy Director, NVP (Dutch Private Equity Association)
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
- Helena Caan Mattsson - General Counsel, VEF
- Paul-Willem Van Gerwen - Head of the Asset Management Department at the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets, Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM)
- Felix Zwart - Research and Policy Director, NVP (Dutch Private Equity Association)
- Lionel Schreiber - Group CFO, Kharis Capital
Is technology meeting our expectations, or are we simply following a trend in fear of missing out? How are firms utilising current technology?
- Tomasz Ilasz - Senior Client Coverage Officer UK & USA, CACEIS
- Lionel Hill - Chief Technology Officer, Permira
- Alex Readings - Managing Director, Technology, Pantheon
- Mark Peacock - CTO, Nordic Capital
- Andrew Kotliar - Partner, MEP Capital
- Dmitri Sedov - Chief Data Officer, Allvue Systems
How can overcome the complexities of operating in multiple jurisdictions? Is operating funds across the US and Europe becoming easier or harder?
- Hrafnkell Ásgeirsson - General Counsel, Crowberry Capital
- Victoria Sherliker - Chief Compliance Officer, Stafford Capital Partners
- Tom McGinn - General Counsel, Northzone
- Fróði Steingrímsson - Partner & CLO, Frumtak Ventures
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
Technology adoption in private markets is accelerating, reshaping how funds are run and how finance leaders deliver value. For CFOs and COOs, the journey from manual spreadsheets to intelligent, adaptive systems is driving speed, accuracy, and sharper strategic insight. This session will explore how firms are modernising operations through automation, data-driven workflows, and early use cases of AI. Panellists will share real-world examples, from automated data extraction and smarter portfolio monitoring, to preparing for more frequent, regulator-ready valuations.
- Yann Magnan - CEO & Co-founder, 73 Strings
- Vijay Bharadia - CFO, Hg Capital
- Laurence Branthomme - CFO and Head of Operations, Eurazeo
- Meera Savjani - Fund CFO, Arrow Global Group
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
- Raisah Yusuf - Head of Client Services, 17Capital
- Danielle Candfield - Director, Hg Capital, Hg Capital
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
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?
- Diana Meyel - Managing Partner & CFO/COO, Cipio Partners
Do ESG and other responsible investing practices clash with practical investment needs?
- Hrafnkell Ásgeirsson - General Counsel, Crowberry Capital
- Inés Van Der Vors - General Counsel, ILX
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
- Lionel Schreiber - Group CFO, Kharis Capital