Main Conference Day 1Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Blurring lines between geopolitics, politics and economics: What does this mean for private markets?

How will deglobalisation and geopolitical risk affect capital allocation, deal structures, exit timings and portfolio construction?

Offering creative solutions to the need for liquidity and refinancing through cycles

Predicting the outcome of the rapid developments in AI: unlocking transformative value creation through turbulent markets

Will anticipated declining interest rates have a positive impact? How will this affect deal activity, deal valuations, refinancing and exit opportunities? What other factors might create a more constructive backdrop for growth and activity?

Taking advantage of fundraising tailwinds: is Europe the most appealing market? How are firms diversifying their investor base? How can GPs find creative ways to boost LP liquidity?

How are GPs using AI in their own operations? What does this mean for talent – what’s needed, what’s not? How could AI disrupt the private equity investing model and are new strategies opening up as firms adopt the technology in-house? How much do LPs look at the use of AI in GP operations – do they believe this could help future-proof firms? And how are LPs using it themselves?

What are the key indicators of proprietary dealflow, measures of strategic drift, the ability to truly add value and the solidity of NAV?

Meeting the challenges of a new investing era and creating innovative solutions for liquidity and refinancing