Main Conference Day 2Wednesday, 18 June 2025

What is the case for VC in China today? What are the top 10 technology sectors in China? Data analysis on the distribution of funded deals across sectors – what does it reveal about private capital hotspots and shifting priorities? How is the country managing US tariffs and investor confidence challenges?

What sectors in Southeast Asia show the most promise for private capital growth over the next three years? Which countries are heating up? Emerging leaders: how can investors capitalise on the region’s growing AI ecosystem? What is the current state of the Southeast Asia VC market and what big changes and opportunities are on the horizon?

Where’s the next big IPO boom? How are Asian countries leveraging low inflation and manufacturing dominance to drive their economies? What role is Japan playing in fostering collaboration with Southeast Asia, India and beyond, and what opportunities are yet to come? Pakistan and the World Bank’s Country Partnership Framework: what does it entail and how will the ten-year plan boost sustainable private sector growth in the country?

As the private debt market continues to expand, how can it complement private equity in financing? What are the biggest lessons to learn from previous market shifts? Success stories: how have leading credit players forged their path? What different roles are digital platforms playing in sourcing and servicing private debt transactions in emerging markets?

In what ways is the Middle East leveraging giant real estate projects to attract global business and diversify its economies? What does it take for private capital players to unlock relationships and investments with Middle Eastern LPs? Unpacking the stats: what does the data reveal about private capital flows in the Middle East? Perspectives on partnerships with other emerging markets: how are Gulf nations shaping the narrative? Since the Gaza ceasefire: discussing the implications for regional stability and investor confidence.

This research presentation will delve into the results of a recent study conducted by the IFC and Dalberg Advisors, focusing on SME private equity investing in emerging markets, presenting data from the past 15 years. Key findings will be shared on financing, entrepreneurial investment and value creation strategy reshaping SME performance and profitability.

What CEE countries are currently experiencing significant shifts in deal flow? Discussing the 2025 Poland election results: implications for the country’s private capital landscape. Conflicts and confidence: how are CEE focused businesses overcoming geopolitical challenges and regional barriers? How can private capital investors make use of the region’s cost efficiency and skilled workforce to create competitive advantages in software and tech development?

How are private capital investors navigating Türkiye’s economic volatility and uncovering opportunities in SMEs? As the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem grows and regulatory reforms improve, how can international investors navigate entry barriers? Turkish delight: where are the investment sweet spots? What does it take to succeed in the Turkish market?

Summarising the most discussed themes in emerging markets private capital. What have been the biggest challenges? What best practices have emerged from success stories? What will shape the future of private markets in 2025 and beyond? Each panellist will provide one call to action for the audience as we conclude.