Main Conference Day OneTuesday, 2 February 2027 - ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)

How has the operating partner role evolved from "fixer" to "value architect" when operations drive 50% or more of returns? With 6–8-year hold periods and DPI replacing IRR, how do operating partners balance older assets with new platform builds while moving from advice to execution ownership

What should your product and service roadmap look like today? How much have product development cycles changed and evolved due to the compression of timelines? How does accelerated development affect services companies?

What's the best approach to manage changing management teams? How do you successfully execute transformation and turnaround strategies within companies? How do you put change into practical action at the operational level?

Which verticals offer the most opportunity through AI, and which industries are most resilient to AI impact? Should we take a holistic data/AI approach or focus on solving specific niche problems?

How should PE firms react to longer-than-expected holding periods? How is private equity adapting to the structural shift from financial engineering to pure value creation? What does sustainable value creation look like over extended timeframes?

Is there a disconnect between management teams and their employees when it comes to AI? Are leaders simply implementing AI or using it strategically to manage their teams and operations? How can management teams bridge this gap?

How do you identify and strengthen your portfolio company's MOAT? Can you have an exit strategy without a defensible competitive advantage? What makes a MOAT sustainable in today's rapidly changing markets?

How much does talent management really matter in the value creation process and overall operations? How do you drive skill building in the organisation from the inside? What are the critical talent challenges facing portfolio companies today?