Summits Day
What are the key macroeconomic and geopolitical factors influencing the growth of secondaries, and how can investors adapt to these changes? How can secondary markets remain resilient in the face of market corrections or high-interest rate environments? What opportunities exist in emerging asset classes like private credit, infrastructure, and venture capital secondaries?
- Louise Boothby - Managing Partner, CVC Secondary Partners
- Ralph Keitel - CIO, SIFEM
- Philipp Patschkowski - Managing Director, Private Equity Secondaries, Neuberger
- Nick Miles - Managing Director, Lazard
- Cameron Joyce - Director - Global Head of Research Insights at Preqin, BlackRock
How can GPs ensure transparency and fairness in GP-led transactions to build trust with LPs? What strategies can GPs use to balance immediate liquidity needs with long-term value creation? What are the key risks and emerging trends in GP-led transactions, and how can they be effectively managed?
- Charles Aponso - Partner (Head of Europe, Primaries, Co-investments & Secondaries), Quilvest Capital Partners
- Philippe Ferneini - Partner, StepStone Group
- Drew Harmon - Partner, Simpson Thacher
What factors are driving secondaries towards becoming a distinct asset class, and how are market participants adapting to its growing complexity and normalisation? How does its growth compare to other private equity asset classes, and what innovations, such as AI and technology, are needed to scale the market and meet valuation projections? What challenges remain for secondaries to achieve full recognition, and how can technology support this evolution
- Benjamin Wilson - Senior Managing Director, Global Head of Secondaries, HQ Capital Private Equity
- Chris Tinsley - VP, Nasdaq Fund Secondaries
What strategies can LPs use to enhance portfolio liquidity in an unpredictable market? How can LPs leverage diversification to mitigate risks and optimize returns? What role does technology play in helping LPs analyse market trends and adjust portfolios effectively?
- Chris Sparenberg - Head of Private Markets Strategy, S&P Global Market Intelligence
- Ethan Levine - Managing Director, CF Private Equity
How can LP-led transactions address liquidity needs and optimize portfolio strategies in today's market? What are the key challenges in pricing and structuring LP-led deals amidst economic volatility? What emerging trends and innovations are shaping the future of LP-led transactions in the secondary market?
- Cate Ambrose - CEO, Global Private Capital Association (GPCA)
- Jerry Newman - President & Founder, Willowridge Partners
- Elena Laleh - Managing Director, Kline Hill Partners
- Cari Lodge - Partner, Aqualis Partners
How can mid-market GPs effectively address valuation challenges in GP-led transactions? What strategies can mid-market GPs use to attract capital and stand out in a competitive market? Which sectors within the mid-market offer the most promising opportunities for GP-led deals?
- Holcombe Green - Managing Director, Global Head of Private Capital Advisory, Lazard
- Derek Snyder - Partner & Co-head of PE, AltamarCAM Partners
- David Barbour - CIO, Pallant Capital Limited
- Matilde Horta e Costa - Director, Arcano Partners
How can private credit secondaries address liquidity challenges for institutional investors? What are the key factors driving the growth of private credit secondaries as an asset class? How do deal structures in private credit secondaries differ from other secondary markets?
- Greg Ciesielski - Managing Director (Secondary), HarbourVest
- Josh Bourone - Managing Director, Head of GP Solutions & Head of Private Equity, MSCI
- Olga Kosters - Managing Director, Head of Credit Secondaries, Antares Capital
What factors are driving the growth of single-asset continuation funds in the secondary market? What are the main challenges and risks associated with structuring single-asset secondary transactions? What innovative strategies can maximize value and ensure alignment in single-asset continuation funds?
- Patricia Volhard - Partner, Debevoise & Plimpton
- Thomas Hoffmann - Partner, Head of Investments, SFP Infrastructure Partners
- Andreas Bohn - Co-CEO & Managing Partner, SwanCap Partners
- Charlotte Morris - Partner, Pantheon
- Sunaina Sinha - Global Head, Managing Director, Raymond James
How do macroeconomic factors like interest rates, geopolitical events, and liquidity challenges impact valuation methodologies and signal opportunities or risks in evolving markets? What are the key challenges in ensuring fairness and alignment in pricing GP-led secondaries, and how can semi-liquid products reshape valuation dynamics? How are innovations like AI, evergreen vehicles, and sector specialization influencing valuation practices and creating growth opportunities in niche markets?
- Olav Ostin - Managing Partner, TempoCap
- Mike Hacker - Global Head of Portfolio Finance, Carlyle AlpInvest