Main Conference Day 1 - GT (Gulf Time, GMT+04:00)
Limited spaces for GPs only.
To register, please contact Munazzah Siddique at munazzah.siddique@informa.com
In the wake of escalating geopolitical tensions, from US–Iran conflict to shifting Gulf rivalries, is this a prolonged period of structural instability or familiar cyclical disruption? What does a truly multipolar world look like in practice, and how are shifting power centres reshaping global influence? With US policy becoming increasingly unpredictable, from trade to foreign intervention, how should investors interpret and navigate the ripple effects globally? In what ways are macro forces, volatile inflation, interest rates, currency movements, and a weakening dollar, being driven by politics rather than pure economics? In a world of rising fragmentation and deglobalisation, how are alliances, trade corridors, and regional blocs evolving, and what does that mean for global stability?
How is the Middle East positioning itself within global portfolios, and what is driving sustained investor conviction in the region? Which asset classes and sectors are emerging as the strongest engines of growth today? How are firms navigating deployment, valuations, and execution in such a fast-moving and competitive market, while adapting strategies to capture long-term opportunities amid shifting macro conditions, geopolitical dynamics, and evolving investor expectations? How are fund managers distinguishing between short-term “hot capital” and more durable, long-term institutional commitments, and what does that mean for market resilience?
How are GPs building stronger ecosystems around portfolio companies? How is technology, particularly AI, changing how portfolio companies are managed? How are fund managers scaling portfolio companies beyond their home markets? What are the methods to creating value when exit routes are still developing and timelines are less predictable?
As GP-led secondaries move firmly into the mainstream, what does best practice look like in reality, and what lessons have emerged from experienced experts in the field? As the market evolves, how are direct secondaries and complementary structures developing alongside CVs, and where are investors finding the most compelling opportunities today? In a world of extended hold periods and ongoing liquidity needs, how is the secondaries ecosystem reshaping the relationship between GPs, LPs, and capital providers, and what will define the next phase of growth?
- David Wachter - Founding Partner & CEO, W Capital Partners
- Edward Holdsworth - Managing Director, HarbourVest Partners
- Christoph Landolt - Investment Manager, Multiplicity Partners
A select number of GPs will present their fund to a group of LPs, individually, in a closed-door setting. Each GP will have 10 minutes to make their case, including time for audience Q&A.
These exclusive presentations are only open to pre-registered 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.
For GPs: to apply for pitching, please contact Marcia at marcia.brissett@informa.com
For LPs: to join, please contact Niyati at niyati.saini@informa.com
- Alexandre Alfonsi - Managing Partner, Alternal
How have geopolitical disruptions, particularly around key routes like the Strait of Hormuz, reshaped food supply chains, input costs such as fertilisers, and ultimately global food prices? What does true food security look like today for the Middle East, and how are countries balancing import dependence with building domestic resilience? Where are the most compelling investment opportunities emerging across the food value chain in a more turbulent environment?
As geopolitical tensions reshape global priorities, defence and strategic sectors are moving firmly into the investment mainstream.
From AI-powered autonomous systems to dual-use technologies with both military and commercial applications, private capital is increasingly playing a role in building the next generation of security infrastructure. How are LPs and GPs approaching a space that was once considered off-limits, and what is driving its rapid emergence as a high-growth investment theme?
Where are the most compelling opportunities across defence, cybersecurity, and advanced technologies, and how are investors balancing innovation, regulation, and ethical considerations?
As nations place greater emphasis on technological and defence sovereignty, how is this shaping priorities and capital allocation across both global and Middle Eastern markets?
Limited seating. Spaces are first-come, first-served. Run under the Chatham House Rule and closed to press.
To register, please contact munazzah.siddique@informa.com
As sustainability narratives evolve globally, what is the reality on the ground? In an environment where returns are back in sharp focus, how is private capital demonstrating that impact strategies can deliver both competitive financial performance and meaningful social and environmental outcomes? Where are the most compelling opportunities emerging today across climate, natural capital and water security, particularly in regions like the Middle East where structural needs are accelerating investment demand? As the market matures, what will define credibility and success in impact investing, and how are leading firms positioning themselves for the next phase of development?
- Amit Grover - Managing Partner, Grover & Company
Where are the most compelling opportunities emerging across the healthcare value chain today? As healthcare demand rises globally due to demographic shifts, how are investors building platforms that can scale across regions while navigating regulation and local market dynamics? How is AI reshaping healthcare investing, from drug discovery to diagnostics and delivery, and where is it creating real, scalable value? What does it take to successfully invest in healthcare, and how are partnerships with operators and specialists shaping outcomes in practice?
- Jonathan Dean - Deputy Head of Natural Capital & Impact, BNP Paribas Asset Management Alts
DEI is entering a new phase. High-profile policy shifts and changing internal strategies at major institutions are prompting a reassessment of how diversity, equity and inclusion factor into investment decisions.
For LPs and GPs, the question is no longer just commitment, but consistency, credibility and commercial relevance.
This closed-door discussion explores how DEI priorities are evolving across global markets and the Middle East, and what this means for capital allocation, manager selection and long-term value creation.
• Are recent shifts signalling a pullback, or a more pragmatic recalibration of DEI in investment strategies?
• How are LP expectations on DEI changing in practice - and how consistent are they across regions?
• What does credible DEI integration look like today when scrutiny is increasing and narratives are shifting?
• As policies evolve, how are GPs balancing commercial performance with maintaining meaningful progress on diversity?
Limited seating. Spaces are first-come, first-served. Run under the Chatham House Rule and closed to press.
To register, please contact munazzah.siddique@informa.com
How are geopolitical tensions and regional instability reshaping LP behaviour? As LPs become more deliberate and cautious, what has fundamentally changed in how capital is deployed, from commitment pacing to portfolio construction and diversification? With greater scrutiny on new commitments, how are LPs redefining manager selection, and what now separates those who secure capital from those who fall away? As capital becomes more strategic, how are LPs balancing financial returns with broader objectives, from reinforcing domestic markets to supporting long-term economic priorities?
- Awaiz Patni - CFO, Saudi Bugshan Company
What makes a GP truly stand out to family offices, and what are the common reasons they don’t proceed with an allocation? As single-family offices become more active and selective, what kind of access, flexibility and alignment do they expect from fund managers? With growing global ambition, where are single family offices deploying capital today, and how are regional priorities diverging?
- Alexandre Alfonsi - Managing Partner, Alternal