Summits Day
How is AI transforming data analysis, operational efficiency, and customer experience in private equity? What steps can firms take to move beyond pilot projects and implement scalable, high impact AI use cases? What are the key barriers, such as lack of understanding and security concerns, preventing firms from unlocking AI's full potential?
What are the most common reasons for initiative failures, such as poor implementation and unrealistic business cases? How can firms prioritize initiatives ruthlessly and ensure full ownership and resourcing behind them? What strategies can be employed to build stakeholder buy-in and reduce resistance to improve execution success?
- Josko Grljevic - Chief Technology Officer, Mayfair Equity Partners
How can private equity firms balance the need for immediate expertise with the long-term benefits of upskilling their workforce? What factors should influence the decision between hiring external specialists and investing in internal talent development for digital transformation? Is a hybrid approach combining hiring and upskilling the most effective strategy for driving sustainable digital transformation in private equity?
How can private equity firms leverage high-quality data as a growth engine to enhance decision-making and value creation? What tools, strategies, and governance frameworks are essential for overcoming data integration challenges and improving analysis processes? In what ways can generative AI and advanced analytics drive efficiency, uncover unique insights, and accelerate growth in private equity?
- Tola Kibbey - Principal, Data Scientist, CVC Secondary Partners
- Helena Malikova - Intelligence Team, Foreign Subsidies Directorate, DG Competition, European Commission
- Adrian Camara - Chief Executive Officer, Athennian
What challenges do private equity firms face in assessing companies quickly and accurately during due diligence? How can automation improve the speed and accuracy of evaluations? What role does deep integration of technology play in enhancing outcomes throughout the investment lifecycle?
Quickfire presentations
How can private equity firms effectively drive generative AI adoption across portfolios? Top-down mandates with KPIs vs advisory-led approaches: Which strategy yields better results? What are the key success factors in implementing generative AI across portfolio companies?
- Shahbaz Alam - Head of EMEA Private Equity, Amazon Web Services
Explore best-in-class value creation in venture capital, drawing insights from a London Business School case study on Global Ventures and the role of emerging markets in shaping global practices. Understand what sustained performance entails, focusing on scale, capital efficiency, and follow-on growth. Gain actionable takeaways on institutionalising value creation, leveraging frameworks, and using constraints as a competitive advantage.
How are you re-assessing your take on segments most affected by AI such as professional services, insurance, education etc. How are you reassessing your take on assets with legacy infrastructure, given lower effort to transform IT with agentic AI tooling?
- Gurpreet Manku - CEO, Level 20
- Imogen Richards - Partner, Head of European Primaries, Pantheon
How are fund managers demonstrating differentiation and skill to enhance deal flow and fundraising?
- Rebecca Gibson - Partner, Oakley Capital
- Leslie Hill - Partner & COO of Global Capital Formation, Sagard
- Katrina Liao - Partner, Investment, Coller Capital
Are there “bubble-like" attributes for private credit? Do they pose potential systemic risks, particularly in an economic downturn, or does the industry have longevity by responding to the real capital needs of private enterprise?
- Becca Davis - Investment Managing Director, Cambridge Associates
- Natalia Tsitoura - Partner, Capital Solutions & Head of Europe Origination, Apollo
- Wee-kii Teh - Development Finance & Impact Credit, Allianz Global Investors
Where are the real solutions? How can LPs manage risk, and what is the current appetite for PE? Why are LPs focusing on Europe?
- Daniella Kranjac - Founding General Partner, Avant Bio
- Veera Somersalmi - Director Investor Relations Europe, Bpifrance
- Cyndi Mosquera - Director, MetLife Investment Management
Utilising talent and leaders to unlock sustainable growth
- Rehana Farrell - CEO, 100 Women in Finance
- Eleanor Mountain - Partner, Investor Relations, Cinven
Hosted roundtables Join one of 7 topic-focused roundtables. Spaces are first-come, first-served. 2 hosts per roundtable Opportunities with mid/lower mid market funds Expansion of GP interest in wealth/retail investors – how will this market segment disrupt PE? Leadership, confidence, and the human side of performance An LP’s view to value creation In today’s climate, where do ESG goals and returns coalesce? AI/Tech Value Creation: How much do LPs and GPs look at the use of AI in their operations – do they believe this could help future-proof firms? Private credit – what is the future?
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- Cecilie Søndergaard Nielsen - Managing Director, CN8 Leadership Confidence
- Julia Hanmer - Vice President, Investment Specialist - Evergreen Solutions, HarbourVest
- Nicole Runyan - Partner, Investment Funds, Kirkland & Ellis
- Maggie Arvedlund - CEO & Managing Partner, Turning Rock Partners
- Nicola Goll - Head of Private Equity Americas, Unified Global Alternatives Executive Director, UBS Asset Management
- Sarah Brereton - Partner & Co-Head of Investment, Keyhaven Capital Partners
Networking Drinks in the Summit Room, 17.45-18.30
End of Women in Private Markets Summit
Which sports areas are positioned for sustainable growth? What are the headwinds that investors should be most mindful of? What are the macro socioeconomic trends with potential for outsized impact on the sports industry?
- Jeevan Sagoo - Managing Director, U.S. Direct Lending, Ares Management
The business of sport is entering a new era: How will private equity be impactful withing sports?
- Gregory Scott - Partner, Mergers & Acquisitions, Private Equity, Kirkland & Ellis
- Chris Warren - Partner, Charterhouse Capital Partners
Focusing on fandom and engaged consumers from lifestyle products to recreational activities and innovative technologies to broaden momentum: How are industry leaders exploring new models aimed at driving growth, liquidity, and global reach in an era of escalating franchise valuations?
- Nicki Boyd - Managing Partner, Sphera Partners
How do LPs evaluate sports investments? Where does the asset class fit into their portfolio compared to others? What is the tangible perceived ROI in sports?
End of the Investing in Sports Summit
Location: Forum
What industries are set to benefit most from Germany's EUR 1 trillion infrastructure and defence programme, and how can private equity capitalise on these opportunities? How is the "Made for Germany" initiative influencing the sentiment and investment strategies of large-cap private equity firms? What role does the shifting sentiment in Germany play in attracting LPs and reallocating funds to European markets? How can private equity firms align their strategies with Germany's long-term growth agenda to maximise returns and impact?
- Giovanna Maag - Partner, Altor Equity Partners
- Lucas Fischer - Managing Director, Palladio Partners
Why are fundraising cycles extending, and what are the key factors driving this trend? How can GPs attract international capital and address LP concerns about German PE? What can smaller funds teach us about resilience in challenging fundraising environments?
- Carlos Sahuquillo - Principal, StepStone Group
- Joachim Masurek - Head of Investor Relations & Capital Formation, LEA Partners
How can LPs navigate prolonged holding periods and limited exit opportunities in the German PE market? Which sectors in Germany offer the most promising opportunities for LP investment, such as healthcare, defense, or infrastructure? Is ESG still a priority for LPs, or has fatigue shifted focus to other investment criteria?
- Dörte Höppner - Chief Sustainability Officer/ Managing Director, Fundraising & Investor Relations, The Riverside Company
- Verena Kempe - Head of Investment Management, KENFO
- Volker Wende - Partner, SwanCap Partners GmbH
What makes healthcare and medtech attractive sectors for long-term PE investment? How can PE funds support innovation and growth in these industries? What role does healthcare play in the German economy, and how can PE capitalize on it?
How can German PE navigate high corporate taxes and recessionary pressures effectively? What impact do government spending programs have on defence and infrastructure investments? What reforms are needed to make Germany more attractive for private equity investments?
- Philippe Roesch - Managing Partner , RIAM Alternative Investments
- Holger Rossbach - Partner, Vorsprung Partners
- Manuel Hertweck - Chairman of the IC, capiton AG
How can private equity support the next generation of Mittelstand leaders in driving growth, innovation, and succession planning? What are the key challenges private equity firms face when engaging with family-owned Mittelstand businesses, and how can they build trust and long-term partnerships? How can private equity help Mittelstand companies adopt digital transformation and ESG practices to remain competitive in a global market?
- Tom Alzin - Spokesman of the Board of Management, Deutsche Beteiligungs AG
- Michael Weber - Partner, Cinven GmbH
s ESG fatigue affecting the PE sector, and how can sustainability be made relevant again? How can PE funds balance returns with responsible investment practices? What is the future of ESG in German private equity, and how can it drive value creation?
- Helena Hausen - Senior Investment Manager, Head of ESG, Beyond Capital Partners
- Christian Schütz - Managing Director - Head of Sustainable Investing, Golding Capital Partners
- Graeme Ardus - Head of Sustainability, Triton Partners
- Anthony Fobel - CEO, Arcmont Asset Management
Larger deals and fiercer competition: what does this mean for the future of direct lending? Where are the opportunities in a growing market and which subsectors are gaining the most traction?
- Hans-Jörg Baumann - Founding Partner & Chairman, StepStone Private Debt
- Kevin Marchetti - Chief Investment Officer, Head of US Direct Lending, Man Group
- Rushin Shah - Managing Director, Credit, Veritas Capital
- Olga Kosters - Managing Director, Head of Credit Secondaries, Antares Capital
What differences are we seeing between the European and US markets? How is the growth of BDCs / mass affluent and wealth affecting private credit?
- Andrea Fernandez - Partner, Chief Operating Officer and Head of Capital Formation, European Direct Lending, Ares Management
- Mark Jochims - Head of European Private Credit, Morgan Stanley Investment Management
- Patrick Connors - Global Head of Private Credit, DWS
- Klaus Petersen - Founding Partner, Apera Asset Management
How has investor demand for private debt developed over the last 12 months? Which sectors do LPs currently see as the most attractive and why? Sharing examples of where we are seeing innovation in the industry to overcome the challenges facing investors
- Jeffrey Griffiths - Partner, Global Head of Private Credit, Campbell Lutyens
- You-Ha Hyun - Principal, Perpetual Investors GmbH
- John Quintanar - Managing Director, Beach Point Capital Management
- Shelley Morrison - Head of Fund Finance, Aberdeen
- Robin Doumar - Managing Partner, Park Square Capital
How to identify the best assets and sources of alpha. What type of strategies are different LPs demanding? Which loan structures and strategies ae performing best in the current market?
- Timothy Jackson - Founder & Partner, Stormfield Capital LLC
- Alexandra Tixier - Co-Head of European Private Credit, Managing Director, Allianz Global Investors
Understanding private credit’s rapid growth and predicting what the future holds for the industry
- Nizar Tarhuni - Executive Vice President, Research & Market Intelligence, PitchBook
- Jon Pruzan - Co-President, Pretium
- Hans-Jörg Baumann - Founding Partner & Chairman, StepStone Private Debt
- Olga Braun-Cangl - Investment Managing Director, Cambridge Associates
- Haseeb Malik - Partner and Head of Asia Credit, Värde Partners
- Mihai Florian - BlueBay Senior Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets, RBC BlueBay Asset Management
How has the growth of private credit and direct lending impacted investment opportunities within the mid market? Where do lenders see opportunity to unlock value and how do they view the value proposition of the upper versus core/lower middle market?
- Kamal Nazha - Managing Director – Co-Head Private Credit & Special Situations EMEA, Nomura International plc
- Tyler Gately - Head of North America Private Credit, Barings
End of the Private Debt Summit
This exclusive closed door session is only open to LPs from the following organisations: banks, corporate investors, development finance institutions, endowments, family offices, foundations, insurance companies, investment consultants, pension funds, RIAs, sovereign wealth funds and wealth managers subject to qualification.
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