Pre-conference summits
- 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
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 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