Main Conference Day 2
Confidence and fundraising: why are some foreign investors retreating from China and is the risk exaggerated? Growth forecasts: can anyone truly compete when it comes to cost-efficiency? AI and biotechnology: a hotbed of innovation – what tech inventions and evolutions are stealing the show?
- Jeff Schlapinski - Managing Director, Research, Global Private Capital Association (GPCA)
- Ian Goh - Founding Partner, 01VC
- Dr Ola Brown - Founder & Managing Partner, HealthCap Africa
Future-proofing institutional portfolios is a tricky effort at the best of times. Given the present complexity in our political and economic climate, Professor Zeisberger uses her global perspective to offer a north star, anchored on the demographic realities; thereby offering a robust framework that will allow institutional investors to evolve their portfolios
How is the Southeast benefiting from Chinese politics and the redistribution of supply chains? Examining the 2024-2025 economic outlook for ASEAN. A hyperconnected world: what digital trends are investors most excited about? What political and economic challenges in the region facing and how is the private capital world overcoming them? What’s next for SE Asia’s green economy?
- Claudia Zeisberger - Founder, GPEI and Senior Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship & Family Enterprise, INSEAD
- Helen Wong - Managing Partner, AC Ventures
- David Do - Managing Director, Vietnam Investments Group
Evaluating the fundraising, portfolio diversification and exit trends across the continent. In what ways does Asia’s ageing population present investment challenges and opportunities? How is digital transformation coupled with government initiatives and infrastructure development boosting business for India and Indonesia? Reflections and realities: what is scaring the LPs and what’s piquing their interest?
- Dhruv Sharma - CEO, Marcena Capital
- Eddy Chan - Founding Partner, Intudo Ventures
- Diana Reeves - Director, Cabot Capital Partners
- Rahul Vohra - CEO & Executive Chairman, Millerhill Advisors
- Raj Pai - Managing Partner, GEF Capital Parnter
What’s drawing new players to the emerging markets private debt scene? What are the opportunities in middle market lending? In what ways is the Basel III accord and IFRS 9 opening a pathway for debt funds to enter? Easing the concerns of those reluctant to take the leap.
- Przemysław Głębocki - Managing Partner, Accession Capital Partners
- Nathaniel Mickelm - Co-Head of Emerging Market Alternative Credit, Ninety One
- Ashish Patel - Managing Partner, Credit, Aavishkaar Capital
- Jordy van der Drift - Head of Portfolio Management & Business Development, ILX
To what extent is Saudi Arabia set to become a global economic hub? Tech leaders on the rise: what’s hot on the VC scene in the GCC and South Asia? How are international investors navigating different jurisdictions and business etiquette? How is war reshaping sentiment?
- Thomas Tsao - Co-Founder & Chairperson, Gobi Partners
- Niklas Ponnert - Managing Director & Chief Strategy Officer, eWTP Arabia Capital
- Jeff Schlapinski - Managing Director, Research, Global Private Capital Association (GPCA)
By invitation only. Informative and invaluable networking for LPs.
Open to pre-registered development financial institutions, endowments, foundations, insurance companies, pension funds, single family offices and sovereign wealth funds, subject to qualification.
An informal session to come together with other emerging markets investors. Have your say, share your unpopular opinions and lay out your aspirations for the next wave of growth in emerging markets.
Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
For LPs: to join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
- Teddy Onserio - Africa Investment Advisor – East Africa, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
What are the best CEE countries to target for investment right now? What opportunities lie in the software industry? How are CEE investors and fund managers navigating an environment of ongoing conflict? What initiatives and strategies can be implemented to support female leaders in the CEE region?
- Viorel Scarlat - Founding Partner, SARMIS Capital
- Anthony Stalker - Partner, CEECAT Capital
- Dmytro Boroday - Partner, Horizon Capital
- Nadiia Kaznacheieva - Chief Investment Officer, umgi
- Pekka Mäki - Managing Partner, 3TS
Why are investors feeling optimism for the country’s economic future? To what extent is the current finance minister instilling confidence and reassurance? In what ways is the infrastructure industry presenting big opportunities for FDI? The Turkish lira: discussing currency risk and tackling volatile markets.
- Kerem Onursal - Partner, Turkven Private Equity
- Nicholas Vickery - Global Head, Private Equity Funds, IFC
- Özge Doğan - Founder, Karman Beyond
Where does nature sit in the value chain of different industries? How is natural capital financed? Sharing thought provoking ideas and innovative solutions to address challenges including climate change, biodiversity loss, water scarcity and urban vulnerability.
Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.
Open to all. Closed to Press.
For GP, Service Provider or other registrations please contact Munazzah Siddique at munazzah.siddique@informa.com
For LPs: to join, please contact Adrianna Moskal at adrianna.moskal@informa.com
- Hossam Allam - Managing Partner, Climate Resilient Africa Fund