Behind the politics scene: what’s going on right now between China and the US as both countries attempt to secure supply chains and worries over Taiwan intensify? What are the current and future implications for export tariffs, tech competition in advanced chip manufacturing and the overall ease of doing business in China? Since the country has opened up, how is the investment door widening once again, and how are LPs and GPs re-thinking their strategies? Discussing latest thoughts on TikTok and tech giants.

In what ways is Southeast Asia well-positioned to profit from both China and the Western world? How can LPs and GPs capitalise on the region’s thriving digital economy and tech start-up success? Microfinancing: exploring untapped investment and growth potential in the underbanked regions. Gender inequality, net-zero, and regulatory policy: how are South-eastern businesses tackling these key issues?

Home to some of the world’s fastest growing economies – regional experts discuss why today’s portfolios need Asian exposure to enhance their diversification strategy. Exploring the trends and challenges – which investment structures have proved to be most resilient in less favourable macro conditions? Looking into the increasing trend of family offices in Asia and where they are putting their money. How are LPs and GPs dealing with some of the social challenges arising on the continent?

How is private credit performing in emerging markets in tight macroeconomic environments and rising interest rates? Is there enough data to know? How is LP perception evolving and why are investors leaning towards private debt as an alternative or additional strategy? Analysing the different risk profiles for different regions – which markets are seeing the most potential and which ones are investors avoiding? What kind of bespoke, structured solutions are appealing to fund managers today?

Exploring how differing demographics, access discrepancies, and hybrid solutions are directly impacting healthcare trends and patterns across different emerging market countries. Trends to watch: how integrating healthtech systems with insurtech is revolutionising consumer experience and enhancing investment models. What are the governments doing to reduce the bureaucratic burdens and to facilitate market entry for private players and impact funds?

Evaluating the impacts of the 2023 Turkish presidential election on economic policy and investor sentiment. How is business and deal activity in CEE faring amidst fears of its proximity to the Russia-Ukraine crisis? An analysis into the rising interest for Islamic Financing opportunities in Türkiye and other emerging markets. What tech and VC trends are CEE investors optimistic about for the coming year?

Looking at soil health and quality control in farming – what breakthrough agritech solutions are driving responsible practices in this industry? Forestry in emerging markets – how are nature-based solutions opening more doors to development? As food prices rise globally due to environmental, economic, and geopolitical shocks, how are emerging markets investors thinking outside the box to combat food insecurity, supply chain gaps, and threats to FMCG firms?

The collapse of crypto? What deeper questions has the FTX scandal created, and how has it transformed the way people will do business? ChatGPT: genius, or madness, or both? What out of the box trends are emerging markets investors likely to see beyond 2023? In a world that has shown no market is immune to shock, and no progress is linear, what are like-minded investors doing to future-proof their businesses?

Run strictly under the Chatham House Rule. Encouraging participants to speak openly on the topics that really matter.

Open to all.

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