Main Conference Day OneTuesday, 17 March 2026

Insights from decades of experience: reflecting on how private equity has evolved and lessons learned from past turning points. How is the rise of new strategies and asset classes transforming liquidity solutions and reshaping the private equity ecosystem? How do private equity, VC and private credit intersect and diverge in today’s market? Institutional advocacy: how is the industry driving transparency and regulatory change?

How have private markets performed vis-a-vis the public markets? What factors are continuing to prevent distributions and exits from happening? What are the hard decisions GPs need to make to reignite deal flow? How is the exit environment expected to evolve in 2026, particularly with IPOs and non-traditional exits?

How are LPs balancing their appetite for private markets with concerns about over-allocation, low DPI and market saturation? What strategies are they using to build core allocations and diversify their portfolios? From over to underweight: how are LPs planning for future shifts in allocation?

How have continuation vehicles transformed the secondary market landscape over the past few years? What role do CVs play in portfolio management for LPs in a liquidity-constrained environment? Why are GPs increasingly opting for strategic holds over traditional exits? How do strategic holds enable GPs to unlock additional value for LPs while maintaining control of high-performing assets?

We are living in the fastest year in history, and every year to come will be faster still. Stability is no longer the norm as disruptions increase in frequency and impact. Ergo's Director of Analysis Alex Czarnecki will break down the geopolitical forces reshaping our world, from trade wars and real wars to AI and the trajectory of American democracy.

How are mid-market managers differentiating themselves in a competitive environment? What types of businesses are being sold in the mid-market, and how are sponsors identifying high-quality opportunities? What are the challenges and opportunities in achieving successful exits in the current environment? Who are the investors drawn to the middle market and how do mid-market investments align with their risk-return profiles? How are they allocating capital to new managers and innovative strategies in the middle market? What makes the lower middle market particularly attractive?

What is driving the surge in co-investment opportunities in the current fundraising and liquidity environment? How has the co-investment process evolved, and what are GPs expecting from LPs in terms of underwriting and due diligence? How do LPs evaluate co-investment opportunities, and what factors influence their decision-making process? How are fee structures evolving, and what standards are emerging? What differentiates co-investments from single-asset continuation vehicles, and how do LPs and GPs approach each?

How are GPs creating value in a challenging macroeconomic environment? What new roles and strategies are emerging to assess risks and enhance value creation? How are businesses adapting to tariff pressures, and which sectors are proving recession-resilient? Real estate, infrastructure, energy, technology, the creator economy: what sectors and strategies are poised for growth in the next decade?

How has the perception of sports investments evolved in recent years, and how do they compare to other alternative asset classes in terms of return potential and liquidity? Beyond major league teams, what are the emerging areas of opportunity? How are PE firms building multi-team conglomerates across youth sports and emerging leagues? What are the benefits of diversifying investments across multiple teams and platforms? How can PE firms position themselves as strategic partners to leagues, venues, and athletes? How are international markets influencing sports investments, and what opportunities exist for cross-border deals? What role will private markets play in the continued growth of the sports industry?

Followed by a 30-minute meet and greet with Dan Marino